The Great El Niño

Disclaimer: This article was written in 2006 for the 2007 weather, but the tips are still useful.

Normally in travel, we don’t pay attention to the weather and the climate as much as we should. Summer is summer, with occasional rain. December to February is cold. YTRIP suggests that to make better and more meaningful travel plans – check out the weather and the climate.

According to PAG-ASA’s November 6, 2006 advisory, El Niño has strengthened in October and it is expected to intensify during the next three months. This explains why the simoy ng pasko is not so cold and fuzzy-feeling. It will also likely to continue through April-June 2007.

So expect drier conditions and greater humidity the coming months this side of the world. Think about what to pack and where to go. Sunblock and the beach sound cool as well as the waterfalls. You can also try voluntourism and have an immersion with indigenous peoples in the mountains.