The Philippines: The Hottest Party Zone

Unexplored Philippines

The Philippines, a group of over 7000 islands, is a jewel waiting to be discovered in South East Asia. Despite its relative isolation from the mainland, the country boasts of an incredibly vibrant night life. Most tourists prefer to do the Thailand-Singapore-Malaysia circuit to get a taste of Asian exotica. This has left the Philippines with less tourist traffic, and consequently, more affordable accommodations, cheaper transport, and fine dining options that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Night Life in the Philippines

The Filipinos are a fun loving, gregarious people who enjoy life with passion. Despite widespread religious devotion (Catholicism) they work hard and party even harder. The country has a wide variety of pubs and restaurants that make its night life experiences surprisingly varied. Filipino bands, which are hugely popular in nearby Thailand and Hong Kong, add local flavor to the evenings here. Jazz is another attraction of night life in the Philippines and there are numerous jazz clubs where one can sit back and relax with a martini while the saxophone plays in the background. For the hard core party animal, the Philippines has a great choice of bars, nightclubs, and pubs. The most popular spots are to be found in Manila, Makati, Boracay, and Cebu. If you are in the mood for wild fun by the surf, the beach towns are where you should be headed. The party scene at Cebu, a popular destination with locals and tourists alike, is legendary and will impress the most jaded partiers. While in Cebu, try and catch a Cebuano music recital which is accompanied by a Sinulog ritual, an ethnic dance form. Other beach towns have their own attractions, including the much hyped rave parties which continue till well past dawn. Visitors get a dose of Filipino hospitality and romance sitting on pristine white beaches under beautiful star spangled skies. Apart from the great music and dancing, what makes night life in the Philippines so popular is the affordable alcohol and cheap, but tasty food. The choice of cuisine ranges from the local, to South-East Asian, to international.