Tourist scams in the Philippines: how to avoid them
What are the possible scams in the Philippines? Traveling in the Philippines is safe, and we, who have been to more than 70 countries, can tell you with total certainty that it is one of the calmest places we have traveled. However, as happens in any corner of the...
The most Instagrammable places in the Philippines
Instagram is a powerful tool for planning and sharing the best moments of a trip. Thanks to this social network, it gives us the itch to include in our trips to the Philippines certain places we might not have known, and if we also like photography, we feel like...
The Philippines Packing List: What to bring
You’re in the thick of trip prep and the—for many—dreaded moment arrives of defining your luggage. What to take as luggage for the Philippines? Suitcase or backpack? What’s the best backpack to travel to the Philippines? Is there anything essential I should take to...
Volcanoes in the Philippines: 6 must-sees
If you have seen a couple of photos, you already know the Philippines has overwhelming nature. And, although its beaches are famously spectacular, if there is something that mesmerizes many travelers (us included), it is the volcanoes in the Philippines. Located on...
Traveling to the Philippines during Holy Week/Easter: What’s it like?
Are you thinking about traveling to the Philippines during Holy Week and not sure what it’s like? You’ve come to the right place. If you have time off on those dates and want to escape to this wonderful archipelago, it’s a brilliant idea. As we’ll tell you, you’ll...
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.
