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: 10 best plans for your visit
Bohol, thanks to how easy it is to get there and to the huge variety of things to do in Bohol that it offers, usually features in many itineraries for a trip around the Philippines. The country’s tenth-largest island is waiting for you with beautiful beaches, lively...
Island Hopping at Dinagat
We are sure that taking island hopping tours in Dinagat, one of the best things to do in Dinagat, will in a few years become as well known as those of the increasingly renowned Balabac area, the neighboring Siargao or, if we push it for quite some time, Coron or El...
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 made it this far, it’s because you’re worried about the weather you might get on your trip around the Philippines. Which dates are best, when the best time to travel to the Philippines would be, what issues you might run into due to the...
Island Hopping in Coron: The Complete 2026 Guide
Looking to do island hopping in Coron? We don’t blame you. This destination earns its place on many Philippines itineraries for good reason. The massive black limestone walls contrasting with the turquoise waters of its lakes, lagoons and the sea create a landscape...
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.
