Things to do in Donsol
Donsol is one of the places where to swim with the whale shark in the Philippines. Until 1998, this was a small coastal town that went completely unnoticed by tourism. However, that year a group of divers filmed a video of a butanding (as these animals are known in...
The best beaches in El Nido (without island hopping)
As we already told you in Things to do in El Nido, coming to this corner of Palawan and not doing island hopping would be a real shame. However, around El Nido there are plenty of beaches to explore, and we encourage you to devote one or two days of your trip to the...
Where to stay in Manila: the best areas and hotels
Manila is the gateway to most trips around the Philippines, and the city can feel overwhelming if you need to pass through it at some point. Is Manila dangerous? What is the best area to stay in Manila? Should I stay near the airport? What are the best hotels in...
Best hotels in Manila near the airport
With our guide to what to do in Manila we always try to convince travelers to give the Philippine capital a chance and dive into all the historical heritage it offers. Whether you end up doing so or not, you might need a hotel in Manila near the airport for one of...
Hi! We’re Claudia and Jairo, two travelers who fell in love with the Philippines back in 2010. We’ve been traveling full-time for the past 16 years, and we spend much of our time exploring the more than 7,000 islands of the archipelago so we can share first-hand, reliable, and up-to-date information about its paradises with you.
