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The Hidden Philippines Bucket List: Wild, Weird, and Wonderfully Untouched

Picture this: Boracay at sunset. Gorgeous, yes—but also full of sunburnt tourists taking selfies with the same mango shake you ordered 20 minutes ago. Meanwhile, somewhere in the Philippines, there’s an island where the only crowd is a group of goats, the beer is cheaper than bottled water, and your hammock view is better than […]

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Aerial view of a secluded tropical island in the Philippines with a pristine white sandbar and turquoise waters.

Don’t Tell Anyone: The Philippines’ 10 Best Hidden Gems

With the rise of Instagram and the inspiration it brings, more people are flocking to popular travel destinations, eager to discover new places. Boracay and Palawan, they say, are so yesterday. These two dominate the stage like overachievers at a family reunion. But here’s the reality: The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000

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The Ultimate List of Philippine Festivals: What They Really Celebrate

Get ready, as this article covers over 20 different festivals and fiestas. You’ve seen the photos. Feathers. Sequins. Smiles that could power a small city. Nice. They’re all really cool. Now let’s talk about what really happens at Philippine Festivals and Philippine Fiestas—the devotion, the food marathons, the dance lines that never end, and the

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Breathtaking view of El Nido, Palawan with turquoise lagoons and limestone cliffs at sunset.

Warning: These 10 Reasons Will Make You Want to Travel the Philippines Immediately

So, you’re scrolling through Google Flights again, daydreaming of escaping your gray cubicle for something… bluer. Maybe with a coconut drink in hand, feet buried in warm sand, and the sound of waves massaging your soul. Well, spoiler alert: the Philippines is your dream destination, and it’s not even trying that hard. Let’s dive into

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