Is the Philippines Safe for Tourists? What to Know in 2026
Is the Philippines safe for tourists? See what official travel advisories say, which areas they cover, and practical safety tips for your trip.
Manila or Cebu: Where Should You Start Your Philippine Trip?
Manila or Cebu? Compare airports, flights, attractions and tours to decide where to start your first trip to the Philippines.
El Nido vs Coron: Which Palawan Destination Should You Choose?
Choose El Nido for lagoons, kayaking, and beach time. Choose Coron for crystal-clear lakes and WWII shipwreck snorkeling and diving. Coron is also easier to reach from Manila, with direct flights under an hour. If you have 6 days or more, you can visit both: the ferry between them takes about 3–4 hours. El Nido…
Best Time to Visit the Philippines: Month-by-Month Guide for International Travelers
The best time to visit the Philippines is December to May, the dry season. December to February is cooler and more comfortable. March to May is hot, sunny, and best for beaches. June to November is the rainy season, and July to October is peak typhoon season. You can still travel then, and it’s cheaper…
Philippines Travel Requirements 2026: Visa-Free Entry & eTravel Guide for US, UK, EU, Australian & Korean Tourists
Good news if you’re planning a Philippine holiday from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany (or elsewhere in the EU), Australia, or South Korea: you do not need a visa for short tourist visits. Here’s exactly what you need to prepare before you fly. Do You Need a Visa to Visit the Philippines? No —…
Ilocos Travel Guide 2026
Quick answer Ilocos (Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, Northern Luzon) combines Spanish-colonial heritage in Vigan with the windswept coast of Ilocos Norte — windmills, sand dunes, lighthouses, and Pagudpud’s beaches. Most visitors cover it as part of a multi-day Northern Luzon heritage trip. Why visit Ilocos Vigan’s Calle Crisologo and its Spanish-Mexican-Chinese-Filipino colonial houses are…
Coron Travel Guide 2026
Quick answer Coron, on Busuanga Island in northern Palawan, is known for turquoise crater lakes, WWII Japanese shipwrecks you can snorkel or dive, and dramatic limestone islands. Most visitors join a full-day island-hopping tour plus a shipwreck snorkeling or diving trip. Why visit Coron Coron pairs two things few destinations combine: postcard lakes like Kayangan…
El Nido Travel Guide 2026
Quick answer El Nido is the gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago in northern Palawan, famous for limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and island-hopping tours labeled A, B, C, and D. Most travelers spend 3-4 days here, combining at least one island-hopping tour with time in El Nido town. Why visit El Nido El Nido’s Bacuit Bay…
Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour Guide 2026: Shooting the Rapids from Manila
Only 2-3 hours from Manila, Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna is one of the most accessible day-trip adventures near the metro — famous for its dugout canoe ride upriver and the adrenaline of “shooting the rapids” back down. Best Time to Visit Pagsanjan Falls The best months to visit are January to June and November to…
Puerto Princesa Travel Guide 2026: Underground River, Honda Bay & More
Most Palawan trips rush through Puerto Princesa on the way to El Nido or Coron — but the city and its surrounding countryside have enough on their own to fill a satisfying 3-day trip, headlined by one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Best Time to Visit Puerto Princesa The dry season from November to May…
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