26 Best Things to Do in Davao (the Philippines)

Isla Reta

There is something in Davao city that you won’t experience often in other areas of the Philippines, and that is a local experience. As Davao isn’t the #1 rated tourist spot in the Philippines, you won’t bump into as many resorts, western restaurants, or high-priced tours, but what you will get is real Filipino food, …

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15 Best Things to Do in Taguig (the Philippines)

The Fort

The official slogan of Taguig is “Think Big, Dream Big, I love Taguig”. It seems fitting considering that Taguiug has seen a boom in growth over the past few decades in their economy and infrastructure. What used to be a sleepy fishing town that made most of their money from produce, Taguig is now a …

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25 Best Things to Do in Bohol (the Philippines)

Loboc River Cruise

You go to Manilla for city life; Boracay for beach life; and Bohol…that’s for jungle life. Expect a vacation filled with picturesque jungle adventures that will get your heart pounding and endorphins flowing! As the 10th largest island in the Philippines, you can imagine that there is a lot of ground to cover! In the …

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15 Best Things to Do in Pagudpud (the Philippines)

Hannah's Zipline

Travel back in time to a more peaceful period where nature is king and locals are simply happy spending their days catching fish and chatting with their families. The rural, quiet farm town that is Pagudpud is a gem unlike any other destination in the Philippines. Located in Ilocos Norte, on the northern tip of …

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25 Best Beaches in the Philippines

Oslob Beach, Cebu

If you’re chasing that postcard image you’ve dreamt of visiting a thousand times, come to the Philippines. The dream is here with hundreds of pure white sand beaches that feel like walking on powder next to turquoise water that is as warm as it is clear. Palm trees stretch over the beach as if posing …

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15 Best Things to Do in El Nido (the Philippines)

Big Lagoon, El Nido

Get ready to cross one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, astonishing, inspiring places in the world off your bucket list. El Nido is ready for you. From budget to badass, you can find all sorts of accommodation here in the form of hostels, tree houses, glamping, and cozy resorts. El Nido is quite popular on …

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25 Best Islands to Visit in the Philippines

Palawan

With over 7,100 islands, it might seem like an impossible task to narrow it down to the best 25 islands- but we like a challenge. Here are the islands that have the most to offer. You’ll find easily accessible islands with airports and well-oiled public transportation systems and then you’ll find islands where there are …

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25 Best Things to Do in Boracay (the Philippines)

Crystal Cove

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Visayas, 350 kilometers south of Manila, is the paradise island of Boracay. This island is a picturesque getaway for honeymooners, a bucket list destination for kite surfers, and dream come true for everyone in-between. Only 7 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, it won’t take long …

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25 Best Things to Do in Cebu City (the Philippines)

Taoist Temple Cebu

The energy, the people, the architecture, the food…if Cebu isn’t already in your travel plans, then you might want to make some adjustments. As the center of trade, commerce, and tourism in the Philippines, you can only imagine that there is a lot to be seen and done in Cebu. From historic sites where Spanish …

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15 Best Things to Do in Mactan Island (the Philippines)

Nalusuan Island

Flying into Cebu International Airport will put you down on the ground in Mactan City. While many tourists book it out of the airport and head straight to the beaches of Cebu, the ones who slow down to look around Mactan are the real winners. There are so many hidden gems on Mactan Island in …

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