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Kumusta ka? I’m Claudia Rodríguez, the co-founder of this huge guide about the Philippines that is Travel Around th Philippines.
To cut a long story short, I’m from the “old school” of travel blogs and, in fact, when there wasn’t much on the internet about the country yet, back in 2010 I launched my first blog (Mabuhay Filipinas) where I shared my stories about living here. After a phase suited up in an office in a company in Madrid, where I put my degrees in Business Administration and Law to use, in 2014 I put my whole life on hold to throw myself into my passion: traveling. I bought a one-way ticket and that’s when I created another travel blog called Solo Ida, which led me to become who I am today.
I started traveling the world on my own and quickly realized that the one year I initially thought I would be away wasn’t going to be enough. So I looked for a way to make it sustainable by working online while I traveled. That’s how I became a professional travel blogger and SEO expert, working for big companies such as Skyscanner, LATAM Airlines and IATI Seguros.
Over all these years I’ve been lucky enough to travel independently through more than 70 countries, but, as you can imagine, the Philippines is my favorite. I’ve lived in one of the typical condominiums in Manila, I’ve explored the country from north to south on my own, with friends and with family, and it’s also where I met the man who is now my husband and the other half of Travel Around the Philippines.
The “crazy” idea of creating an independent, honest, easy-to-read and up-to-date website about the archipelago came to us shortly after our paths crossed and, today, after many seasons spent roaming around here, I can say I’m a Philippines travel specialist.
We work every day to offer you the best content about the Philippines, not only about places that are already very popular with tourists, but also about others we dare to explore on our own. We constantly update the information and we love helping you make your itineraries perfect, either by guiding you or by sharing contacts of people and companies we know are worth it.
I love diving (guess what, I started diving in the Philippines), I’m obsessed with Google Maps (always on the hunt for tasty food) and I’m able to travel with 3-4 kilos of clothes.
Experience: Philippines, Travel, SEO, Social Media.
Going snorkeling in Bohol and Panglao is probably one of the main reasons you came to this corner of the Philippines. With little more than a mask and a snorkel, you’ll be able to enjoy colorful reefs teeming with life. Both Bohol and its neighboring island, Panglao,...
Pamilacan is one of the islands near Bohol—one of the country's most popular with tourists—yet it still flies under the radar on many travelers' routes. Although it is similar to Balicasag in what it offers (good snorkeling or diving), the level of tourism is still...
We’ll never get tired of saying that Malapascua has a unique atmosphere, magical sunsets, gorgeous white-sand beaches, and that it’s a great base for trips like the sandbar excursion to Kalanggaman Island. There are many things to do in Malapascua! But if there’s one...
It’s rare for anyone to have heard of Dauin for anything other than diving. This little town south of Dumaguete, on Negros Island, has become popular thanks to its underwater world, home to rare species that have made it one of the top destinations for muck diving and...
We’ve already told you about the great things to do in Moalboal: snorkeling amid a huge sardine run, diving along rich coral walls, relaxing on beaches, or marveling at the gorgeous Kawasan Falls. If you’ve decided to include this corner in your trip to the...
Palawan’s capital is the arrival point for many travelers who decide to visit one of the most beautiful islands in the world. From here, planes, buses and vans depart to spectacular places such as El Nido and Port Barton, so many people only look for where to stay in...
Are you looking for how to get from Camiguin to Malapascua step by step? You’ve come to the right place! If you’ve been browsing our site for a while, you’ll have noticed that at Travel around the Philippines we try to make things easier for you when it comes to...
Visiting the small but beautiful village of Port Barton is one of the big reasons to consider a trip to the Philippines. In addition to very handy island hopping and its relaxed vibe, one of the reasons why it wins over so many travelers is its variety of nearby...
We already told you at length about all the things to do in Port Barton, where we highlighted how in love we are with its authenticity. Although until a few years ago there were few hotels in Port Barton, in recent times small hostels and the odd resort with more...