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...
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...
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...
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:...
Travel independently in the Philippines will give you the chance to discover a beautiful country that will win your heart with white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, remote islands where you can feel like a castaway, spectacular volcanoes, endless rice fields and,...
Renting a motorbike in the Philippines and riding its roads is, without a doubt, the most popular way to move around its different islands in search of all their treasures. Its low price and the ease of finding rental bikes practically anywhere in the country make...
¡Hola! We are Claudia and Jairo, 2 travelers who fell in love with the Philippines back in 2010. We have been traveling full-time for 8 years and we dedicate a great part of our time to discovering the more than 7,000 islands of the archipelago so that you have close, truthful and updated information about this paradise.