Best Hostels in Manila: best backpacking options
What are the best hostels in Manila? If you’re thinking of traveling backpacking in the Philippines, this type of accommodation will probably suit you better. Here we’ll give you recommendations if you’re looking for budget places, well located, and where you can meet...
Where to stay in La Union
If on your trip around the Philippines you’re thinking of surfing somewhere less frequented than Siargao or, simply, spending a few quiet beach days, you might want to head up to northern Luzon. That’s why we’ve put together a selection of the best hotels to stay in...
How to get to La Union
How to get to La Unión? As we tell you in Things to do in La Union, this is one of the surf meccas in the Philippines. This province located north of Manila, on the island of Luzon, is one of the typical weekend getaways for Manila residents, as it is accessible by...
Things to do in La Union: Top plans + Map
Things to do in La Union? That’s exactly what we asked ourselves when we found this little spot on the archipelago’s map. La Unión wasn’t the goal in many of our first trips around the Philippines. However, when we saw more and more intrepid travelers heading to this...
How to get from Manila airport to the city center
Many trips to the Philippines start at Manila airport. It has plenty of international flights at good prices, so most travelers pass through at some point. On arrival, you’ll likely be a bit tired and have some jet lag, so it won’t be unusual to want to get to the...
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.
