How many days to spend in the Philippines
You’re starting to dream about a trip to the Philippines. You picture yourself on its paradise beaches, you’ve seen photos of the Chocolate Hills or, perhaps, you’re more drawn to waterfalls and want to check whether the Gatorade color of Kawasan Falls is real. Maybe...
Travel to the Philippines or Thailand? Which to choose?
Philippines or Thailand? Which to choose? Which is better? It’s not unusual for us to get these questions every week, or others that compare the archipelago we’re passionate about with other corners of Southeast Asia. As the saying goes, “comparisons are odious,” and...
Best waterfalls in the Philippines: Map + tips
On a trip through the Philippines the beaches are usually the main attraction, but with such lush nature there’s much more to explore. If you’re more of a freshwater person, take your adventure to the next level and discover the beauty of the best waterfalls in the...
Food in the Philippines: what to eat
Beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes… But food is an important part of any trip to the Philippines, which is why many travelers ask us: what can you eat in the Philippines? What is Filipino cuisine like? What are the typical drinks? To answer all these questions, here we...
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.
