Calaguas Island: Visit a Stunning Island Paradise

Calaguas Island Travel Guide

The Philippines is blessed with thousands of stunning islands and beaches. Unfortunately, many of them have been overrun by commercialism and the natural beauty is a shadow of its former self.  Calaguas Island remains relatively untouched and close to its original natural state. It also has the most stunning water and beachfront that I have … Read more

12 Bohol Activities and Attractions: Must See Tourist Spots

The island of Bohol is a must visit, yet under-appreciated part of the Philippines compared the better known destinations of Cebu and Boracay.  You will find a long list of activities that will suit every kind of holiday you could imagine when visiting this mid-sized island in the central Visayas region.  There are numerous beaches … Read more

Complete Guide to Boracay Island: Hotels, Activities, and Nightlife

Boracay Island is an unusual mix of tropical paradise and Filipino commercialism. In a country where so many getaways are difficult to access, the relatively advanced infrastructure (I use the term loosely) makes it an accessible weekend destination. But it is also somewhere you could happily stay for a week enjoying all the activities on … Read more

Donsol – The Best Place in the Philippines to Swim with the Whale Sharks

If you are after the whale shark experience you have two options in the Philippines. Oslob (Cebu) or Donsol (Sorsogon). I have done both and Donsol is the clear winner, and is without a doubt my favorite activity in the Philippines. You get a much more authentic experience in the Donsol whale shark interaction, and … Read more