Philippines Travel Stories

Feb 12, 2021 • 4 min read

For serious beach bums, the Philippines is paradise. Here are some of the best stretches of sand the country has to offer.

Sep 10, 2019 • 7 min read

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…

Aug 2, 2019 • 5 min read

The Philippines is a relatively easy travel destination by Southeast Asian standards. English is widely spoken, and the country has an endearing don't…

Jul 18, 2019 • 5 min read

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…

Jul 12, 2019 • 5 min read

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…

Dec 6, 2018 • 5 min read

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…

Oct 30, 2018 • 5 min read

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…

Aug 19, 2016 • 6 min read

Filipino food has traditionally received a pretty bad rap on the global culinary scene, but with many trend forecasters predicting Filipino cuisine the…

Dec 7, 2015 • 5 min read

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…

Aug 3, 2015 • 5 min read

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…

Oct 13, 2014 • 6 min read

Despite being one of Southeast Asia's best capital cities for sightseeing and culture, Manila continues to (unfairly) get a bad rap. Crime, pollution,…

Oct 13, 2014 • 5 min read

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…

Oct 13, 2014 • 5 min read

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…

Dec 8, 2011 • 4 min read

Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in Thailand, where this…

Mar 23, 2010 • 3 min read

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…