Guides, itineraries, and hotel picks across the Philippines.
By Scott Taylor · August 25, 2026
The best areas and hotels in Puerto Galera — White Beach, Sabang, the La Laguna coves and quiet Aninuan — with picks for divers, families and budget travellers.
By Scott Taylor · August 14, 2026
The best areas to stay in Boracay — Station 1, 2, 3 and Bulabog Beach — with specific hotel picks for couples, families, budget travellers and kitesurfers.
By Scott Taylor · July 21, 2026
Every way to get from Cebu to Moalboal — the Ceres bus, shared van, Grab and private transfer — with 2026 fares, the terminal to use, and the one bus mistake to avoid.
By Scott Taylor · July 14, 2026
The best areas and hotels in Moalboal, Cebu — Panagsama for the sardine run and dive scene, Basdaku's White Beach for quiet — with picks for every budget.
By Scott Taylor · July 6, 2026
El Nido vs Coron compared — beaches, lagoons, diving, nightlife, cost and getting there — so you can pick the right Palawan base, or do both.
By Scott Taylor · June 30, 2026
Every way to get from Manila to Coron — the fast flight to Busuanga, the overnight ferry, the 2026 routing changes via Clark and Cebu, costs and which to pick.
By Scott Taylor · June 25, 2026
The best areas and hotels in Coron — town proper, the hillside resorts just outside, and secluded island resorts — with picks for every budget and how to choose.
By Scott Taylor · June 18, 2026
The best areas and hotels in Siargao — General Luna, Cloud 9, Malinao and Pacifico — with specific places to stay for surfers, couples, families and budget travellers.
By Scott Taylor · June 12, 2026
AMORAP in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental — the 'Maldives of Mindanao' — has opened. What's there now, prices, how to get there and how to book.
By Scott Taylor · June 9, 2026
Every realistic way to get from Manila to El Nido — the direct AirSWIFT flight, the cheaper Puerto Princesa van route, costs, times, and which to pick.
By Scott Taylor · June 5, 2026
The best hotels in El Nido by area — town, Corong-Corong, Las Cabanas and Lio Beach — plus budget and beachfront picks, and how to choose where to stay.
By Scott Taylor · May 22, 2026
Every way to get from Manila to Siargao — flights, ferries, costs, and which option is best for your trip.
By Scott Taylor · May 15, 2026
A tested 7-day route covering Manila, Cebu, and either Boracay or El Nido — with where to stay, what to skip, and realistic costs.
By Scott Taylor · May 8, 2026
When to go (and when to avoid) the Philippines based on weather, crowds, and prices. Includes typhoon season warnings and shoulder-season tips.
By Scott Taylor · May 1, 2026
A side-by-side comparison of the Philippines' two most famous beach destinations — beaches, cost, vibe, and who each one is for.