Curiosities and fun facts about The Philippines
Besides studying the Philippines Guide, creating an itinerary with the places you want to see, booking accommodation, flights, travel insurance, or making a list of the must‑do things you want to try, one of the most fun and entertaining parts of preparing an...
Surfing in the Philippines: the best areas and waves
Surfing in the Philippines? Anywhere and anytime! The archipelago is washed by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the South China Sea to the west, making the possibilities of practicing this sport almost endless. The islands are affected by monsoon winds and typhoons,...
Island hopping in the Philippines: Definitive Guide
Island hopping and the Philippines? It’s impossible to think of a trip to the Philippines without these boat routes visiting different islands. These excursions are the hallmark of a country made up of more than 7,000 islands, with no shortage of white-sand beaches,...
Food in the Philippines: what to eat
Beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes… But food is an important part of any trip to the Philippines, which is why many travelers ask us: what can you eat in the Philippines? What is Filipino cuisine like? What are the typical drinks? To answer all these questions, here we...
Festivals in the Philippines: top celebrations + calendar
While it’s true that many travelers plan their trip to the Philippines by choosing the best beaches, the archipelago has so much to offer that you could also explore its mountains, waterfalls, cities and, of course, its cultural side. Focusing on the latter, in this...
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.
