15 Crazy Things To Do In The Philippines Before You’re 30
If hiking up an active volcano doesn’t quite cut it for the thrill-seeker in you, opt to ride top-load (on its roof as opposed to inside) on the iconic Philippine jeepney. These ubiquitous commuter vehicles abound both in the city as well as the country’s more rural areas. Riding atop the jeepney is more commonly done in the latter, where long-haul trips are less frequent and some locals would rather sit on the vehicle’s roof than wait for the next one. This makes for an amazing experience, especially for trips around the mountainous areas of Northern Luzon, where views of the breathtaking rice terraces surround you.
Do this of course at your own risk and take precautions. Take the weather into consideration — if it’s cold and looks quite hazy, there might not be much of a view to enjoy; if it’s cloudy, consider the possibility of rain; if it’s a hot day, have something with which to cover yourself should the heat get too extreme. Remember that if you’ve chosen to ride atop a full jeepney, there won’t be space for you to move inside should riding top-load grow uncomfortable. If, after considering all this, you’re still willing to brave riding top-load, it’s going to be a crazy ride so buckle up–figuratively, of course — there aren’t any seatbelts up there either!
