Balabac island hopping: epicness in the Philippines
The Philippines, with its more than 7,000 islands, holds countless corners that can make your trip an unforgettable adventure. Breathtaking beaches, monumental waterfalls, rice terraces thousands of years old, cities with beautiful colonial architecture… You’ll never...
Where to stay in Siargao: best hotels, hostels and resorts
where-to-stay-siargao-Siargao is one of our favourite islands and also one of the best-known in the Philippines. Lots of people want to enjoy its charms and, in recent years, it has experienced a tourist “boom” that has meant hotels in Siargao have multiplied, though...
Things to see and do in Manila: Complete guide
Is there anything to see in Manila? Many people, when traveling to the Philippines, decide to skip a visit to the city because they’ve read there isn’t much to do. However, while we acknowledge that what was once known as “the Pearl of Asia” can’t really be called...
IATI Travel Insurance Discount 30% + IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– Updated on October 28th 2025 – If the 5% IATI Seguros discount (or up to 30% if you meet the requirements we explain below) is what you came here for and you want to get straight to the point, we’re not going to waste your time. Simply click the button...
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.
