Best restaurants in Manila: where to eat & drink
While most travelers who go on a trip to the Philippines run out of Manila in search of beach paradises (we don’t blame them, it’s normal), you already know we have a special fondness for the capital of the Philippines. Not only did we live there for years, but every...
Backpacker’s Guide to the Philippines
Is it possible to take a backpacking trip in the Philippines? Without the slightest doubt, yes. And we’d add that it’s one of the best countries for a trip like this. But what is a backpacker? Although the dictionary only says that a backpacker is someone who carries...
The best hostels in El Nido: honest review
If you are looking for the best hostels in El Nido for your next adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Those of us who plan backpacking in the Philippines trips—especially when we go solo—like to find cool places where we feel comfortable, don’t spend a lot of...
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...
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.
