Cebu is, after Manila, the country’s second most important city. Although it isn’t very attractive for tourism, its strategic position means you’ll likely pass through it if you’re going to travel to the Philippines and move around islands such as Bohol, Malapascua,...
The trickiest part when planning your trip to the Philippines is deciding which places to visit. With more than 7,000 islands to explore, it’s normal—and all of us have had our heads spin more than once. While the choice of the travel itinerary for the Philippines you...
If you are going to travel to the Philippines and want to be able to connect to the internet from your own mobile phone at “all times”, you’re in luck. In this guide we’ll explain which companies you can choose from, where and how to buy a Philippine SIM card, and...
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...
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.