Travel tips for the Philippines 2026
At Travel around the Philippines we’ve set out to make you love this country as much as we do. To that end, the page is packed with recommendations and tips for traveling to the Philippines independently—those traveler-to-traveler tricks we would’ve loved to have the...
One-Month Philippines Itinerary: The Perfect 30-Day Route
The trickiest part when planning your trip to the Philippines is deciding which places to visit. With more than 7,600 islands to explore, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed—we’ve all found our heads spinning more than once. While the Philippines travel itinerary you...
Best travel debit cards: No international fees
One of the most common questions we get from travelers who are going to travel to the Philippines or visit any destination around the globe is what to do about money there. Should I bring cash and exchange it? Can I pay by card? Will I be charged for withdrawing money...
Exchange US dollars for Philippine pesos with Remitly: $10 free and the best exchange rate
When we start planning a trip to the Philippines, we sort out things like flights to the country, accommodation, travel insurance for the Philippines and, obviously, money matters in the country. Exchange before leaving home? Get a card that doesn’t charge fees...
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.
