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Traveler on a boat watching sunrise over limestone cliffs in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

New to the Philippines? Your First-Timer’s Guide to Getting Lost (and Loving It)

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If you’ve just booked your first trip to the Philippines, congratulations — you’re about to step into one of the most charmingly chaotic, sun-drenched, and unexpectedly heartwarming places on Earth. Consider this your First-Timer’s Travel Guide to the Philippines. Picture 7,641 islands (give or take, depending on the tide), jeepneys painted like rainbows, and a […]

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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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Tourists walking along a Visayan beach at sunset with a coconut, palm trees, and banca boat in the background.

You, a Hammock, and 20 Reasons to Fall in Love with the Visayas – A Travel Guide

Why Visiting the Visayan Islands Is the Best Decision You’ll Make All Year Welcome to the Visayan Islands, the Philippines’ tropical middle child—strategically sandwiched between Luzon’s hustle and Mindanao’s drama. If you’re googling “best places to visit in Visayas” or “things to do in Visayan Islands,” congratulations. You’re already smarter than 90% of vacation planners

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Sunset at Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City, Philippines.

Dumaguete City Travel Guide – How to Make the Most of Your Visit to the City of Gentle People

Dumaguete – The City of Gentle People If cities had dating profiles, Dumaguete’s would read: “Loves sunsets, coffee by the sea, and making strangers feel at home. Will never ghost you.” This charming coastal city on Negros has earned the nickname “City of Gentle People” — and unlike your ex’s sweet talk, this one’s legit. The goal

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Valugan Boulder Beach, Contra Costa Road, Basco, Batanes, Philippines.

Where to Take the Best Travel Photos in the Philippines: A Totally Extra Guide

Pack your bags, charge your phone, and prepare for a serious glow-up on your feed. Welcome to the Philippines, where the backdrop is always flattering, the light is always golden, and every corner screams, “Snap me!” From volcanoes to vintage cities, this tropical paradise is loaded with the most Instagrammable places in the Philippines. This

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Adventure Awaits: Thrilling Activities in the Philippine Islands

You’ve seen the glossy Instagram posts, the travel vlogs with unnaturally perfect lighting, and the travel influencers who seem never to sweat. But guess what? The real adventure in the Philippine Islands isn’t in those carefully curated reels. Nope. It’s in the slip, the trip, the “Is this thing supposed to explode?” moments that make

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