Cebu tends to pop up again and again in the many Philippines itineraries we put together each year. The country’s second-largest city sits in a strategic spot that works perfectly for us to use as a base to arrive and head out to another destination. Whether moving by...
What are the best beaches in Siquijor? As we tell you in Things to do in Siquijor, the mystical island of the Philippines may not stand out for having the most beautiful beaches, the most impressive waterfalls or the most spectacular island hopping, but it’s the mix...
Are you thinking of traveling to the Philippines at Christmas and not sure what you’re going to find? Don’t worry, below we’re going to tell you all about this celebration in our favorite Southeast Asian country, the one we’ve been exploring for more than 15 years....
More and more destinations now require proof of onward travel as part of their entry requirements. The Philippines, New Zealand, Egypt, Indonesia… The list is long and keeps growing. If you’re the kind of traveler who arrives without knowing exactly when you’ll leave...
As you’ve probably noticed, at Travel Around the Philippines we’re in love with Bohol. We’ve been traveling to this Philippine island since 2010, when we saw the tiny tarsiers for the first time. A lot has happened since then and we’ve had the chance to explore many...
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.