Biliran off Leyte’s north coast is a nice island to explore for a couple of days. You’ll get a taste of the real rural Philippines without many tourists and even less foreign tourists. Biliran has a lot of natural wonders to offer, the rice terraces are reminiscent of a smaller Banaue, several waterfalls make it […]
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Dumaguete to Apo Island – How to get there + best things to do
Tiny volcanic Apo Island near Dumaguete is famous amongst divers. Home to the Philippines’ first and most successful marine reserve, the reefs can be counted as some of the most beautiful reefs in the country. Rich in corals and marine species, Apo’s underwater world is amazing. Diving in Apo Island really is a treat for […]
Samar tourist spots: Must-see places and itinerary
Samar is truly a unique island, the landscape is just breath-taking. Samar island is different from the rest of the Philippines, facing the Pacific, the scenery changes from one place to another and is beautiful . There are a lot of places to visit on Samar Island, each one more beautiful than the other. If […]
What to do in Taytay, Palawan’s hidden gem
Taytay, the ancient capital of Palawan during the Spanish occupation, now called the Star of the North, must be on your bucket list. Even if Palawan is full of tourists, few passes by Taytay and they’re missing something great. There are a lot of activities to do here and spending a few days in Taytay […]
Cebu Province tourist spots + Itinerary
Located right in the heart of the Visayas, Cebu is Philippines’ biggest island and home to the country’s second-largest city: Cebu City. If you enjoy being suffocated by fumes I advise taking a jeepney there during rush hour, if not, you might want to skip the city and head directly to the interesting spots. There […]
Oslob: Whale sharks watching Review + Tourist spots
Oslob has become famous for its whale-sharks watching, only a couple of meters away from the shore. These mammals are impressive, their mouth can be as large as one meter, but don’t worry they only eat plankton and small fishes. Seeing these beautiful animals swimming around is just a wonderful experience. Oslob whale sharks watching […]
Catanduanes tourist spots and best things to do
Catanduanes used to be called the Land of the Howling Winds because typhoons tend to happen quite often here. Now the island has rebranded itself and became the Happy Island to represent its inhabitants and the warm welcome you’ll get there. Most of Catanduanes tourist spots are still pretty wild and left untouched, perfect if […]
7 tourist spots in Legazpi you cannot miss
Albay district is famous for being home to the Mayon volcano, easily recognizable by its almost conical shape. Legazpi (or Legaspi) is the gateway to the province and a good base-camp to explore the surroundings. The 2460-meters high Mayon volcano is the Philippines’ most active volcano, it often erupts, so if you’re planning to climb […]
Marinduque best tourist spots – Complete travel guide
Marinduque Island is often overlooked by foreign tourists which makes it the perfect place if you don’t like touristy destinations. Some local tourists visit the island on weekends and holidays, well aware of the island’s many treasures. Marinduque has a lot to offer, the vegetation is lush and the beaches white-sanded. It will please everyone’s […]
Best Negros tourist spots
Negros is one of the biggest islands in the Philippines and is known to be the country’s Sugar Capital, aka Sugarlandia. Covered by sugar cane plantations, the island grows two-thirds of the nation’s production. The Island is split diagonally in two (Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental) by the lush vegetation and high mountains you’ll find […]