Notice how popular social networking sites such as Facebook.com and Friendster.com redirect users to click back "home" whenever things go wrong in their profiles. The word "home" has a universal definition of peace, happiness and being stress-free. And that is what Philippine travel promises to give its visitors, a home away from home.

Backpacking in the Philippines is easy and uncomplicated but rewarding. The country is second to India in terms of English skills so you are rest assured to find your way around even when in the most remote beaches. Its people are also known for being the most hospitable especially to tourists so you are assured of a stress-free travel. If you are a certified beach bum, the country boasts of its white sand beaches (Boracay and Pagudpud, among others). Not only that, it is also the home of near-extinct animals such as the monkey-eating eagle and the world's smallest mammal, the tarsier.

Travel to the Philippines will also include an introduction to a lot of exotic foods namely "tamales, dagang-bukid, buro," among the others waiting to titillate your taste buds. The Philippines is also the proud home of heavenly fruits like the green and yellow mangoes, "sweet lansones," and export quality bananas. You will surely end up having a full stomach and an even fuller heart.

During travels, it is comforting to have a native of the place posing as guide. Tour guide in the Philippines is cheap. You can hire just about anyone and all you have to do is inquire in a nearby "sari-sari store" On the other hand, WOW Philippines, a government-funded promotional agency, has trained tour guides and their services are offered in minimum fees. Examples of such services are found in the world famous Palawan's Underground River. At the cheap rate of $50, you can already avail of a 24 hour tour guide in the Philippines.

The Philippines is worth discovering. With its rich culture, smiling people and great food, you will surely enjoy every minute of your stay in a country comprised of more than 7 thousand islands. Travel to Philippines is like a travel to a world with endless possibilities.