21 Phenomenal Facts About the Philippines You Might Not Know!
Did you know, the Philippines’ national bird is a monkey-eating eagle?! This article is full of facts about the Philippines you may not know…
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The Best Quarantine Hotels in Clark, Pampanga – Philippines
Looking for a good quarantine hotel in Pampanga, Philippines, close to Clark International Airport? We look at your best options!
Balut Eggs: Introducing The Philippines’ Strangest Snack
Balut is a fertilised duck egg regularly eaten as a snack in the Philippines and other countries across Southeast Asia. Here, we unpick the history and the cultural importance of this controversial delicacy.
The Best Quarantine Hotels in Manila, Philippines
“Quarantine. It’s more fun in the Philippines!” Or is it? We check out the 10 most recommended budget quarantine hotels in Manila.
The 20 Best Filipino Street Food & Snacks
These Filipino snacks will keep your belly from grumbling on those jeepney journeys. Most of them are delicious but there are some choices for only the bravest of travellers!
30-Day Philippines Itinerary – Explore the Best Bits!
Explore the best bits with this Philippines itinerary! Cebu, Bohol, El Nido, Coron… There is something for every kind of traveller in this 30 day itinerary!
Which is the best El Nido Island Hopping tour for you?!
El Nido Island Hooping is the ultimate activity for any backpacker bucket list. With so many tours, it can be hard to know which one to pick. A, B, C or D? We help you decide with our comprehensive guide!
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour Vs Going It Alone
If you are considering visiting the beautiful Puerto Princesa Underground River in the Philippines and are not sure whether to go for a group tour or DIY it, read on!
CLOSED TO TOURISTS! Koh Phi Phi & Boracay. Where Next?
For 4 months this summer starting June 1st, Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi will close to tourists. Authorities in the Philippines are discussing a 6-month closure for Boracay Island. Is a closure necessary to protect these natural beauty spots and where should be next?
10 Unmissable Places To Visit on Palawan Island, The Philippines
With over 2,000 kilometres of coastline, 1,700 islands containing thousands of pristine beaches, towering limestone karsts, tropical rainforest, amazing wildlife and a chilled out burgeoning backpacker scene – Palawan is a paradisiacal adventure playground waiting to be discovered!
Plastic Free Philippines: A 2000km Bicycle Tour With a Cause!
Anna Dawson is no stranger to the Philippines coastline having lived and worked in the country since 2008, however her next challenge will be one of her biggest yet. From September until December she will be cycling 2000km along the coasts of the Visayas and Luzon advocating for a reduction in ocean plastic, cleaning up beaches and talking to school groups…
Why I Fell in Love With Boracay Island in The Philippines
“Up until now if you asked me what my idea of a backpacker paradise was, I would have not even hesitated to answer Koh Rong Island in Cambodia. Now however, I may have found something that has pushed Koh Rong off of the top spot. I proudly present you with… Drum roll please… Boracay Island in the Philippines.” Travel blogger Sally Munt tells us why she is totally in love!
The Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, The Philippines – How Can You Help?
Relief work and international aid is pouring into the Philippines as the country continues with its recovery from the strongest typhoon ever recorded on the planet. With wind gusts that hit up to 270 km per hour at its peak, parts of the low-lying islands were completely flattened, and thousands of people were rendered homeless. No strangers to natural disasters, the Filipino people continue to build and rebuild their lives with admiration. We discover worthwhile organisations to volunteer with and how you can help!
Surviving on a Deserted Island Paradise in the Philippines!
Could you survive on a deserted paradise island? Make your own shelter? Find your own fresh water and fish for your own dinner? In today’s society we have become so comfortable that we have forgotten about the basic skills needed to exist in a sustainable way. But what if you could go back to this simple way of life? Would you be happier? Feel more freedom? Travel writer and blogger, Martin decided to find out!
Meet the Dancing Inmates of Cebu, Philippines: Where Getting Locked Up Abroad Is a Laughing Matter
If you’ve been to prison abroad, chances are you don’t consider that experience the highlight of your trip. However, a short stint in Cebu’s Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center has emerged as the exception to the rule thanks to the dancing inmates of CPDRC…
Top 10 Things to do in the Philippines
So how do you sum up the Philippines? Here is our guide to the top 10 things to do in the Philippines that we reckon backpackers just can’t miss!
Why The 7,107 Islands of The Philippines Should Not Be Overlooked!
New Zealand-born Anna Cleal is the Director of a brand new, pioneering company ‘Flip Flop Tours,’ which aims to give backpackers their first taste of the Philippines! She talks about how some backpackers may be put off visiting the 7,107 islands due to fears of safety, lack of travel information or general laziness to leave the landlocked circular South East Asian trail of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia! Here she tells us about the amazing travel opportunities for backpackers in the Philippines and dispels any doubts people may have about visiting the country…