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...
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...
October in the Philippines: weather and travel tips
Traveling to the Philippines in October? What is it like? Will it rain every day, or will a typhoon come and ruin my trip? These are some of the questions we frequently receive. It’s totally understandable: as it’s a country with a tropical climate, many travelers...
Domestic airlines in the Philippines: tricks and tips
In a country made up of more than 7,700 islands, it’s practically impossible not to take a domestic flight in the Philippines during your trip. Whether it’s your only option, the most comfortable, the fastest or even the cheapest, using one of the Philippine airlines...
Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines
Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines is one of many travelers’ dreams. Some even plan to travel to the Philippines just to see them. Imagining yourself next to the largest fish in the world (did you know it can reach 12 meters in length?) is enough to send a...
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.
