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High in the South Cotabato mountains, Lake Sebu is the cultural and natural heart of the T'boli people — misty…

Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte blends deep Philippine history — it's where national hero Jose Rizal was exiled…

Just 3-4 hours from Manila, Laiya in San Juan, Batangas offers long white-sand beaches and resort comfort with…

Bukidnon in northern Mindanao is the Philippines few picture — cool pine-clad highlands, pineapple plantations…

Iligan in northern Mindanao is nicknamed the 'City of Majestic Waterfalls' — and with over 20 falls including …

A tiny province north of Leyte, Biliran is a lush volcanic island packed with waterfalls, hot springs, rice te…

Just a few hours from Manila, Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves offer a rare Philippine experience — camping on a wi…

Hidden in Surigao del Sur, the Britania Islands are a cluster of 24 tiny islets with white sandbars, clear wat…

A short ferry from Cebu, the Camotes Islands are a slow, uncrowded escape of white beaches, a freshwater lake,…

Off the coast of Iloilo, the Gigantes Islands serve up powdery sandbars, hidden lagoons, a famous lighthouse a…

Off the eastern edge of Bicol, Catanduanes is one of the Philippines' last genuinely uncrowded islands — world…

Just a few hours north of Manila, La Union ('Elyu') is the country's easiest surf-and-coffee weekend break — b…

Three weeks is the sweet spot for the Philippines — long enough to see the icons without rushing. A complete d…

The Philippines is friendly and safe for travellers — but a handful of predictable scams catch the unprepared.…

The Philippines is one of the cheapest, most beautiful places on Earth to get your diving licence. Where to do…

El Nido or Coron — or both? The two stars of Palawan look similar on Instagram but feel completely different o…

Can you actually work remotely from the Philippines? The honest rundown: real internet speeds island by island…

Travelling the Philippines with children is easier than it looks — if you pick the right islands and pace. Fam…

Is the Philippines safe for women travelling alone? The honest answer, from real conditions: where to go, how …

On some routes the ferry beats the plane on time AND cost. On others it's a 12-hour mistake. Here's exactly wh…

Most travellers get 30 days visa-free — but the details (extensions, eTravel, onward tickets, overstay fines) …

Typhoon season scares more travellers than it should — and catches unprepared ones every year. When it runs, w…

Manila's NAIA airport confuses every first-timer: four terminals, no airside connections, and traffic in betwe…

Every major domestic flight route in the Philippines — realistic prices, flight times, which airport to use, a…