An archipelago of over 7,000 islands, sitting to the east of South East Asia, tourism to the Philippines is increasing. But it still doesn’t get quite the same amount of tourist attention as Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam. This is going to change though. People are starting to realise how wonderful the Phillippines is, and how […]
Category Archives: The Philippines
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The archipelago of the Philippines is a corner of South East Asia that’s strikingly different from anywhere else on the continent. The unique fusion of Spanish, Chinese, American and Native cultures make it really a place of its own. Despite travelling around a lot of South East Asia over the last three years, I’d never […]
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Boracay is one of the most famous islands in the Philippines. Its beaches and sunsets are legendary, and it’s this that attracted a range of tourists, from backpackers to luxury travellers, over the years. It’s a stellar example of being a victim of its own success, however, as more and more travellers sadly meant more […]
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What You Need to Know When Planning a Trip to the Philippines
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Are you planning a trip to the Philippines? I spent a month in the country at the end of last year (2019) and I’d love to share all of my Philippines travel tips with you! It was my first time in the Philippines – despite spending a lot of time in South East Asia over […]
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With more than 7,000 islands – and they’re finding new ones all the time – the Philippines is certainly not short of tropical beaches. And where there are tropical beaches, there’s often amazing diving. The Philippines is no exception to this. There are plenty of amazing places to dive in the Philippines – and the […]