Best hostels in the Philippines
As we explain in Backpacking the Philippines, the archipelago is an ideal country for backpacking. Proof of this is that you see more and more hostels in the Philippines that are perfect for spending a few days exploring and meeting people. From cool hostels with...
IATI Backpacker: Discount and details. Is it worth it?
The IATI Mochilero has won the hearts of thousands of travelers (us included) who are looking for a policy that, besides offering great medical coverage, also includes other benefits that make it an all‑terrain insurance capable of providing assistance in any kind of...
The best travel insurance for Southeast Asia in 2026
Although we are specialists in Traveling Around the Philippines, we have spent more than 15 years travelling around Southeast Asia and falling in love with its different countries. That is why we know that one of the pillars when starting this great adventure is...![Long Stay travel insurance + DISCOUNT [Comparison]](https://travelaroundthephilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/long-stay-travel-insurance-1-1080x630.jpg)
Long Stay travel insurance + DISCOUNT [Comparison]
Annual travel insurance: is it worth buying in 2025? Whether it’s to the Philippines, Mexico, South Africa, Japan or any place where you ask us for help to plan your trip, there’s always one piece of advice that repeats itself regardless of the destination chosen:...
Best Travel Insurance for the Philippines in 2026: Our Experience
Traveling around the Philippines independently will give you the chance to discover a beautiful country that will win you over with its white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, remote islands where you can feel like a castaway, spectacular volcanoes, endless rice...
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.
