Travel The Philippines

Philippines Travel opens the door to one of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and rewarding destinations, 7,600 islands, a unique culture, and a warmth of welcome that keeps people coming back. These guides cover every dimension of Philippine travel, from first trips to long stays.

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Best Island Trips in the Philippines: A Guide to the Top Destinations

The Philippines contains more than 7,000 islands. Most visitors reach three or four on a single trip, which means the first decision is not where to stay but where to begin. The wrong starting point is trying to cover everything. The right one is understanding what each major destination actually offers and matching that against […]

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Hidden Beaches in the Philippines Most Travelers Never Find

The first time I found Cagbalete Island, I wasn’t looking for it. I was on a bus outside Mauban in Quezon Province, talking to a man named Rolando who sold dried fish at the market. He mentioned, almost as an afterthought, that there was an island an hour offshore. At low tide, the sand went

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Visayan Islands Tourism: Six Hidden Beaches in Cebu and Bohol

The last time I crossed from Hagnaya to Bantayan Island, the ferry was full of locals coming back from the market in San Remigio. I was the only foreigner on board. The crossing costs less than fifty pesos and takes about an hour. I spent most of it talking to a woman named Alicia who

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