help the Philippines

It's a very sad time for the Philippines.  But I don't want to post pictures of the typhoon tragedy, dead people, houses drowning in mud and people walking in neck-deep water.  Yes, right now the capital and the provinces surrounding it look like a war zone.  But being a Filipino, I know that we will bounce back, this time with a vengeance and with more knowledge on how to take care of our country.  It will be beautiful again, probably even more than before.

For readers who are from other countries, you can help the typhoon victims now by donating to the Philippine National Red Cross.

But, in the future, help us by visiting our beautiful country.  By sunbathing in our pristine beaches.

Scuba diving in our seas.

Exploring our mountains.

Discovering our rich culture

And getting to know our people.

Our country is so beautiful, we need others to discover its beauty and, at the same time, help our economy through tourism.  For more information on how to visit the Philippines, please go to WOW Philippines.  The best time to visit is during the warm months of February to May.

This tragedy is temporary. I believe that it will strengthen our people and unite us in making our country a better place.

Thank you to Michel Letendresse, Bruno Di Giusto, destinationsaboutph.com and 101arabian.net for the photos.