'I came for two months, I stayed for eight': Australian traveller, falls in love with the Philippines

Sa kanyang travel content, hinihikayat ni Pertine, isang Congo-born Australian ang mas maraming dayuhan na piliin ang Pilipinas.

Many Aussie travellers are more familiar with Bali, Thailand and Vietnam as holiday destinations. But for Pertine Horopa, a Congo-born Queenslander, the Philippines became the most unforgettable trip of her life.

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Key Points

• 'Go to the Philippines. You will know when you get there', Pertine encourages fellow Aussies, urging them to visit the country.
• The warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people are what make the Philippines truly unique unlike any other destinations.
• From sinigang, chicken inasal, halo-halo and even balut, her love for Filipino cuisine became a bridge to a deeper connection with Filipino culture.

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