Female solo travel: the best places to visit in Asia
7 min read • Sep 10, 2019
In all of Sofia Levin's travels, she often feels safest in Asia. Here are six destinations in Asia that Sofia recommends for solo female travellers, as well as…
Travel Stories
Philippines
- The Philippines for beginners: 7 first-timer fails to avoid on your trip
5 min read • Aug 2, 2019
The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't…
- Where to have an epic adventure in two weeks or less
5 min read • Jul 18, 2019
The best adventures are experiences travelers hold dear for a lifetime and recount with reverence. They are trips you never forget and that become the…
- How to swim with millions of sardines in Moalboal, Philippines
5 min read • Jul 12, 2019
Ever fancied donning your fins and swimming with millions of fish? I discovered a teeming tropical reef only metres from the beach in Moalboal, the…
- Five adventurous getaways from Manila
5 min read • Dec 6, 2018
Manila’s fast pace and heavy traffic can try anybody’s patience, but there are ways to escape the madness. Whether you prefer sea-based or land-based…
- Chasing paradise: five alternatives to Boracay
5 min read • Oct 30, 2018
The Philippines' famed island, Boracay, was closed to the public in April 2018 in an attempt to try and restore the incredible location to its former…
- Top Filipino dishes everyone should try
6 min read • Aug 19, 2016
Filipino food has traditionally received a pretty bad rap on the global culinary scene, but with many trend forecasters predicting Filipino cuisine the…
- Durian 101: everything you need to know about Southeast Asia's ‘King of Fruits’
5 min read • Dec 7, 2015
In Southeast Asia, you don’t need to go looking for durian. The powerful odour of this boulder-like fruit will find you. Many travellers lose their…
- Island adventures: top activities in the Philippines
5 min read • Aug 3, 2015
The Philippines is justifiably known for its beaches, but the country isn't just about finding an isolated patch of sand and sinking into a sun-kissed…
- 10 reasons to visit Manila
6 min read • Oct 13, 2014
Despite being one of Southeast Asia's best capital cities for sightseeing and culture, Manila continues to (unfairly) get a bad rap. Crime, pollution,…
- Why Manila is fast becoming one of Asia's coolest cities
5 min read • Oct 13, 2014
The heydays of the 1920s and 1930s saw Manila abuzz with theatres, cabaret, jazz clubs and ritzy boulevards, making it one of the most glamourous cities…
- Getting the best out of Boracay
5 min read • Oct 13, 2014
So you've heard about Boracay. You’re not alone. In the past few years this small island in the Philippines has ridden a global wave of media attention to…
- TTuk-tuk tips: hold on tight in Asia's three-wheeled taxis
4 min read • Dec 8, 2011
Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in Thailand, where this…
- The Philippines – beyond the beaches
3 min read • Mar 23, 2010
Think of the Philippines and images of gorgeous beaches and crystal blue seas are sure to spring to mind. Islands such as Boracay and Palawan easily…