If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines, you might be struggling with where to go. The Philippines is home to over 7,000 islands and each one offers something different and exciting! So how do you choose? Are you looking for a beach getaway and want nothing more than to enjoy the sand and the …

There are so many places and islands to visit in the Philippines it’s hard to know which ones to visit! It’s also hard to plan a trip around the Philippines as most places are hard to get to and involve flying, buses and boats. Plus most of the most popular places to visit in the …

You’re planning your trip to the Philippines and you want to visit both El Nido AND Boracay and after all, why wouldn’t you, Palawan island where El Nido is, has been named the best island in the world and Boracay has been voted Asia’s best beach on more than one occasion. However, when you look at …

Boracay has voted the best beach in Asia twice the 7th best beach in the world and included in the top 100 best beaches in the world, and that’s to just name a few of its awards so of course, when planning my backpacking trip to the Philippines, one week in Boracay was a must! I loved my …

Port Barton is the perfect place to stop on your way to or from Puerto Princesa Airport and El Nido. It’s a small beachside village with dusty streets and a local, non commercialised vibe. I went a few years back but even in 2020 I have had people tell me it’s still as quiet and …