Travel guides
Where to stay, how to get there, which island to pick and how long to stay: guides and itineraries for your Philippines trip, written by a Filipino who travels here.
Getting there · 9 min read
How to Get to Boracay from Manila: Flights, Caticlan & Kalibo (2026)
The two airports, the jetty-port chain, the fees and the overnight ferry — every way from Manila to Boracay in 2026, with the mistakes that cost first-timers half a day.
Where to stay · 9 min read
Overwater Villas in the Philippines: Every Real Option (2026)
The Philippines has far fewer overwater villas than the brochures suggest. Here is every resort that genuinely puts you over the water in 2026 — and which famous names are closed, unverified or simply beachfront.
Getting there · 8 min read
Cebu to Bohol Ferry: Schedules, Fares & How to Book (2026)
Every way to cross from Cebu to Bohol by ferry — OceanJet and SuperCat to Tagbilaran, the cheaper boats to Tubigon — with 2026 sailing times, fares, which pier to use, and the onward van to Panglao.
Where to stay · 10 min read
Where to Stay in Cebu: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
Cebu City, Mactan, Moalboal, Malapascua or Bantayan? The best areas to stay in Cebu and the hotels travellers rate in each — with how long it really takes to get there from the airport.
Where to stay · 8 min read
Where to Stay in Puerto Galera: White Beach vs Sabang (2026)
The best areas and hotels in Puerto Galera — White Beach, Sabang, the La Laguna coves and quiet Aninuan — with picks for divers, families and budget travellers.
Where to stay · 6 min read
Where to Stay in Boracay: Station 1, 2, 3 & Bulabog (2026)
The best areas to stay in Boracay — Station 1, 2, 3 and Bulabog Beach — with specific hotel picks for couples, families, budget travellers and kitesurfers.
Getting there · 5 min read
How to Get to Moalboal from Cebu: Bus, Van & Transfers (2026)
Every way to get from Cebu to Moalboal — the Ceres bus, shared van, Grab and private transfer — with 2026 fares, the terminal to use, and the one bus mistake to avoid.
Where to stay · 5 min read
Where to Stay in Moalboal: Panagsama vs White Beach (2026)
The best areas and hotels in Moalboal, Cebu — Panagsama for the sardine run and dive scene, Basdaku's White Beach for quiet — with picks for every budget.
Comparisons · 5 min read
El Nido vs Coron: Which Palawan Base Should You Choose? (2026)
El Nido vs Coron compared — beaches, lagoons, diving, nightlife, cost and getting there — so you can pick the right Palawan base, or do both.
Getting there · 6 min read
How to Get to Coron from Manila: Flights & Ferries (2026)
Every way to get from Manila to Coron — the fast flight to Busuanga, the overnight ferry, the 2026 routing changes via Clark and Cebu, costs and which to pick.
Where to stay · 7 min read
Where to Stay in Coron, Palawan: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
The best areas and hotels in Coron — town proper, the hillside resorts just outside, and secluded island resorts — with picks for every budget and how to choose.
Where to stay · 8 min read
Where to Stay in Siargao: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
The best areas and hotels in Siargao — General Luna, Cloud 9, Malinao and Pacifico — with specific places to stay for surfers, couples, families and budget travellers.
News · 5 min read
AMORAP: The 'Maldives of Mindanao' Just Opened — What to Know (2026)
AMORAP in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental — the 'Maldives of Mindanao' — has opened. What's there now, prices, how to get there and how to book.
Getting there · 8 min read
How to Get to El Nido from Manila: Flights, Vans & Ferries (2026)
Every realistic way to get from Manila to El Nido — the direct AirSWIFT flight, the cheaper Puerto Princesa van route, costs, times, and which to pick.
Where to stay · 8 min read
Where to Stay in El Nido: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
The best hotels in El Nido by area — town, Corong-Corong, Las Cabanas and Lio Beach — plus budget and beachfront picks, and how to choose where to stay.
Getting there · 4 min read
How to Get to Siargao from Manila: A 2026 Guide
Every way to get from Manila to Siargao — flights, ferries, costs, and which option is best for your trip.
Planning · 4 min read
7-Day Philippines Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2026)
A tested 7-day route covering Manila, Cebu, and either Boracay or El Nido — with where to stay, what to skip, and realistic costs.
Planning · 4 min read
The Best Time to Visit the Philippines: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to go (and when to avoid) the Philippines based on weather, crowds, and prices. Includes typhoon season warnings and shoulder-season tips.
Comparisons · 4 min read
Boracay vs El Nido: Which Should You Visit in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of the Philippines' two most famous beach destinations — beaches, cost, vibe, and who each one is for.