Whether you’re looking for luxury or searching for adventure, there’s a beautiful beach in the Philippines for you.

The culinary landscape of the Philippines, shaped by Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences over the centuries, blends with local traditions to create a unique gastronomic identity.

About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.