Philippines

Best Beaches in Boracay

The sun, white-sand beaches, crystal blue waters and palm trees - this is to Boracay, Philippines! This tiny piece of land is only 7 km long and 1km wide, but it packs in all the activities you...

Why Nacpan Beach, Philippines, is Every Young Backpacker's Dream

A pure white sand beach, an open bar and island hopping. Sound perfect? I stayed at the infamous Mad Monkey Hostel on Nacpan Beach in the Philippines, near El Nido, and had the most amazing...

How to Spend 2 Days in Manila- Top 7 Things to Do

The capital of the Philippines, Manila, doesn't always make the headlines as a top destination spot in the Philippines. Despite the low interest in tourism, in recent years Manila has grown to...

How to Spend a Weekend in Batangas and Anilao-3 Day Guide

The Philippines is a beautiful country, and Batangas is just one of its many hotspots for travel enthusiasts. From scenic scuba diving, swimming with sea creatures, relaxing on sandy beaches, to...

Cebu City to Oslob: A Backpacker’s Aficionado

The airport reeks of leaking gasoline. I was warned about the various olfactory stimulants in this town, but wasn’t expecting them immediately after disembarking from the plane. The morning has...