Hi Steemians,
For this article, I would take my country as an example. The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7,641 islands situated in Southeast Asia. With that number of islands and our geographical feature, we are home to tens of thousands of tourist spots - explored or not; chartered or unchartered.
We have a wide array of spots in all corners of the country. This country offers pristine beaches, majestic waterfalls, long sandbars, virgin islands, colorful reefs, awe-inspiring sunrise and sunset spots, glorious mountains and cliffs, crystal-clear lagoons, enchanting rivers and pools, mysterious caves, magical forests and many more. I could really go on with the list.
The tourism industry in our country is really a booming one. Our weather pattern is a path to relaxation. We are known to the world as one of the most hospitable kind. Our products and services are cheap. We value customer relationship and interaction. Tourists from all over the world are really enticed to explore and enjoy the convenience our country has to offer.
This is Kalanggaman Island. This is becoming famous already not just to the local tourists but also foreign. Last time I was there, it was still magnificent. I hope this place will not be over-exploited due to its discovery and development.
With the discovery and exploration of these spots, come the consequences. This led to the exploitation of not just the resources but the place itself. Sometimes, we just wish that they were not discovered in the first place. Tourists flooding the area and destroying its natural wonder.
I can name many examples. We have Boracay Island and Siargao. They were all great places to visit. They still are but you wouldn't feel the complete island experience anymore. There is really the influence of convenience.
Hopefully, undiscovered spots are just to be enjoyed by a few and the natives as well. This is to preserve its beauty and prevent damage to that area.
