MTV VJS TELL IT ALL . . .
The making of an awesome holiday

When asked to describe their ideal holiday, MTV Asia’s VJs make known make without hesitation, these quintessential requirements . . .“A volcano, a mountain range and un underground river, a long stretch of powdery white beach, mummies inside hanging coffins, the world’s largest fish and a sunset that is too beautiful no to be imprinted in one’s memory . . . ” while it may sound like a tall order for one holiday destination, there is one location that can offer all this and more—The Philippines.
Recently, VJ Taya and VJ Teppei visited the country and much to their surprise, found more than enough interesting places where they where able to put up their feet to relax, as well as engage in supporting activities like wakeboarding.
“It was my first time in the Philippines and it was simply awesome!” were the exact words that came out of VJ Taya during one of her first visits to the island. Her Boracay sojourn was a more than needed reprieve from her hosting duties as MTV.
“The fine white sand of the beach in Boracay stretches for miles and caresses your toes like talcum powder. There’s also a wide array of beachside resorts, bars and restaurants to cater to your every gastronomic whims. And of course, the friendly people who are always quick to extend a warm smile make you feel like you are right here at home. It definitely has exceeded my expectations,” she enthuses.
While VJ Taya took in the majestic views that Boracay had to offer, VJ Teppei tried his hand at wakeboarding in a place where even most Filipinos may not know to be as one of the premiere spots for the sport in the region. He considers himself lucky to have found a wakeboarding complex here in Asia that’s comparable to those in countries like Germany and the United States.
Camarines Sur boasts to have world-class wakeboarding facilities. The popularity of wakeboarding started in 2005 and has caught on with many water sport enthusiasts, Vj Teppei being one of them.
Both Boracay and Camarines Sur are just examples of what’s in store for a tourist to the Philippines. It does not matter where they come from for there is bound to be an activity that will put a smile on their face.
There’s the famous Sagada Rice Terraces, the Hanging Coffins, Mount Pinatubo, whale shark encounters in Donsol, rides on Asia’s longest ZIP line in Davao, a boat ride under the subterranean river in Palawan, and this is just to name a few.
When asked to describe their respective trips to the Philippines, VJ Teppei shares, “I think the campaign’s name captures it all . . . awesome!”
“Awesome Philippines,” takes each VJ to a different locale where they get to experience the rich culture, savour the food, and get captivated by the local wonders that make up a unique holiday experience in the Philippines. The public get to see a summary of their journey’s as they capture these experience on film at www.awesomephilippines.com.