30+ Best Things to Do in the Philippines After 15 Years of Exploring
Looking for the best things to do in the Philippines? Or maybe the real question is: what can’t you do in this archipelago? For us, the Philippines is the magic word: the key to endless possibilities that make life feel a little more exciting. A country made up...
Is it safe to travel to the Philippines?
Is it safe to travel to the Philippines? Many travelers ask themselves this question after seeing or hearing news about the situation on the islands. Even some Filipinos living abroad recommend travelers exercise caution when visiting their country soon. However, how...
Things to Do in Bohol: 11 Essential Experiences and Hidden Gems
Thanks to its ease of access and the wide variety of things to do, Bohol is included in many Philippines travel itineraries. The country’s tenth-largest island awaits you with beautiful beaches, areas with lively nightlife, spectacular waterfalls, native wildlife and...
Island Hopping in Dinagat: Complete Guide
We are sure that, in a few years, island hopping in Dinagat will become as well known as the tours in the increasingly popular Balabac area or nearby Siargao—or perhaps, much further down the line, even those in Coron or El Nido. There are plenty of reasons for this:...
Best Things to Do in Siquijor, Philippines: 2026 Guide + Map
Looking for the best things to do in Siquijor, Philippines? This small island in the Visayas is one of the most complete stops you can add to a Philippines itinerary: waterfalls, beaches, snorkeling spots, caves, sunsets, traditional healers, historic churches and...
Best Things to Do in El Nido: The Ultimate 2026 Guide
One of the best-known destinations in the Philippines lies north of the beautiful island of Palawan. El Nido isn’t exactly a town you’d call pretty or charming, but when it comes to things to do in El Nido, its secret is only revealed by boat or kayak: the Bacuit...
El Nido Island Hopping: Tours A, B, C & D (Which is Best?)
Going island hopping in El Nido is a dream for countless travelers who want to visit the Philippines. Cruising on traditional Filipino boats, the bangkas, around the islands of the Bacuit Archipelago is a spectacular show of color. The turquoise water contrasts...
How to get to Dinagat
If this little-known corner of the Philippine archipelago has piqued your curiosity, the first thing you need to do is find out how to get to Dinagat. Spoiler: it’s much easier than you might think and, in fact, while we were there, we kept asking ourselves how it’s...
Best Time to Travel to the Philippines
If you’ve landed here, it’s because you’re worried about the weather you might get on your trip to the Philippines. What are the best dates, when is the best time to travel to the Philippines, what weather-related problems might I run into, and which...
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.
