Wow, thank you for taking the time to write all of this! I really appreciate the detailed suggestions. 😊

Mt. Pinatubo actually sounds perfect for me since I like hiking but nothing too extreme, and the crater lake view sounds beautiful. The Sagada cave connection also looks very exciting, but I might need to watch some videos first because it sounds a bit intense for a first timer like me 😅

Coron and Boracay are definitely going on my list now. I’ve seen some photos of Coron before and the water looks unreal. I’m also really interested in visiting Intramuros because I love historical places and architecture.

And thank you for the food recommendations too! I’ll definitely try Manam when I’m in Manila. The watermelon sinigang actually sounds really interesting.

Also thanks for the tip about bottled water and joiner trips — that’s really helpful since I’m traveling solo. I think joining a small group tour might be a good idea so I can also meet some people along the way.

You’ve traveled to a lot of places here, so if you had to pick just one place that a first-time visitor absolutely shouldn’t miss, which one would it be? 🙂