Taal Volcano Island

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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Life on Taal Volcano island remains mundane with limited resources and few opportunites for improving quality of living and well-being. After a long day of catering to tourists and thrillseekers, a father spends his evening with son bathing him on their family boat along the shore of the island.

Taal Volcano is a major attraction for tourists from around the world. As thrill seekers come to hike the volcano and walk its rim, many are offered photo services, horse rides, tours, as well as golf tee offs into the volcano crater. Tourism plays a major roll in stimulating local economy on Taal Island.

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Long after the last tourists have left the island and the sun has set, families gather at the one hut in their village powered by a single gas generator to enjoy a warm hot plate of food under bright lights while enjoying the moments with family, cousins, and relatives laughing about everything and almost anything.

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Taal Volcano Island

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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