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
The best thing about Boracay Island is that you can do as much or as little as you want. You will have a great time doing little more than swimming, eating, sleeping and drinking. But, there is so much more on offer for those who want to be a bit more active. We have put … Read more
No trip to Boracay is complete without a night on the famous Boracay Pub Crawl. While the island was known for its nightlife, outside of the former big party weekends like Laboracay and Holy Week most of the venues can be very hit and miss. Some nights they are full, others completely empty. If you … Read more
The archipelago of the Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands. So finding the best of them all is a lifelong quest that may never be finished. Every island you can visit has a unique blend of culture, language, food and natural beauty. Whether you are chasing the tropical party life of Boracay, or … Read more
Best known as the host of the Survivor Philippines series, Caramoan Island is a great destination for a long weekend getaway. You have a good variety of activities at your disposal that is a little different to the usual Philippines getaways. You will find some awesome food, and some of the most beautiful scenery you … Read more
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
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
The Mt Pulag trek was high on the to do list, but was one of those things that kept getting pushed back. So i had to take the opportunity over the extended Christmas break to get up there into those mountains and get it done. While the trek itself is not the biggest physical test … Read more
We came across the Mayon Volcano ATV Tour after a trip to Donsol. We had a flight at 12pm back to Manila from Legazpi and this didn’t leave us enough time for another chance with the Whale Sharks, and the drive back to the airport. Rather than waste the half day we were looking for … Read more
When I first traveled to Oslob to swim with the whale sharks I was excited for the experience. But as I learned more about the place and why there are so many of these enormous creatures in the area, it is an experience that I have grown to regret. The feeding of the Butanding has … Read more