Travelogues Philippines
Vacation in Philippines : Highlights & Travel Tips
The Philippines is a tropical archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, making it an exceptional destination for travelers who want a mix of white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, dramatic landscapes, and warm local hospitality. What sets it apart is its diversity: you can go island-hopping in Palawan, surf in Siargao, dive among vibrant coral reefs in Cebu or Apo Reef, explore the rice terraces of Banaue, and experience the energy of Manila and Cebu City. The country’s blend of indigenous heritage, Spanish colonial history, and lively food and festival culture gives every region its own personality.
Key highlights include cruising through El Nido’s limestone lagoons, relaxing on Boracay’s famous beaches, swimming with marine life in world-class dive spots, and chasing waterfalls and jungle scenery on islands like Bohol and Camiguin. For practical travel, plan extra time between islands since ferries and domestic flights can be affected by weather, carry cash for smaller towns and remote islands, and pack light breathable clothing along with reef-safe sun protection. Booking flights and popular beach stays early is wise during peak periods, and checking local weather conditions is especially important during the wetter typhoon season.
Best time to travel Philippines
The best time to visit the Philippines is from January to April, with April being the most popular month and January and February also strong choices based on the travel data. These months generally offer the best combination of sunny weather, calmer seas, and ideal conditions for beaches, island-hopping, and diving.
Latest travel reports from Philippines
The Adventures of Laxiye (in the Philippines)
03.01.-12.01. Hello 2026! For the first time since the beginning of the journey, we traveled separately for about 10 days. I visited my friend and fellow musician Laurenz in...
Manila – A Journey Through Chaos, Culture, and Paradise
Manila is not a city that reveals itself easily. At first glance, it can be overwhelming—the traffic, the noise, the sheer energy of millions of people moving at once. But once...
Easter in the Philippines
Hallihallo or how not to say in the Philippines: Aloha. Laura has Easter holidays. Normally we would go to our families, look for Easter nests, eat together and spend time...
Day 61 to 63 - Welcome to the Philippines - the land of a thousand islands
On March 31st We have now left Indonesia again and drove 4.5 hours by boat from Gili T. to Sanur in one day. Then we picked up our luggage at the hotel and were even allowed to...
Subic Bay/Philippines
3/25/2024 Subic Bay This time it took some time before we could leave the ship. Our group of 40 people left the port area and got into four minibuses that were waiting. They...
Cebu / Malapascua
The cab I share with Lys arrived at Archerys on time at 12 noon.Like me, Lys used Cebu City as a stopover; she flies to Manila the next morning and from there back to Australia,...
Cebu / Moalboal
Hello again! uiuiui, it was cold on the plane - brrrrrr. When I arrived at Cebu airport, my driver was already waiting for me (yes, no bus, van, tricycle or anything like that...
Daraga
After just under an hour's drive, I was in Daraga. My landlay drove me directly to my Airbnb - I really appreciated that. We said goodbye with a hug - I loved being her...
Donsol
So here I am, in Donsol; at least for the first few days. It wasn't quite as easy to get here from Legazpi airport as I thought. There are about 100 Filipinos at the airport and...
6. Moalboal - oder "there is screaming everywhere"
Once again it was a matter of getting up early, finding people to hand over the room, driving to the “port”, and then of course waiting. The ferries here tend to be financed by...
Arrival
Day 1 crazy two days; I actually left for the airport in Munich far too early - for whatever reason - but that was probably my luck. When I arrived at the airport, I wanted to...
Back in Asia: Philippines
After freezing temperatures in Korea, we were really looking forward to the sun in the Philippines after a week. Here we had already planned a lot in advance, but...
5. Malapascua - Mega starry sky and thresher sharks
The alarm clock rings at 3:20 a.m. Off we go again towards Tagbilaran to the ferry. Our guesthouse father drives us in his car. Very carefully and very slowly. Shortly before...
Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum
Colorful Christmas trees in the sea
From Malapascua to Palau
Last days in Malapascua and onward journey towards Palau via Cebu and Manila
Travis in Malapascua (Logon)
The first days in Malapascua (Logon) are already over. Travis reports...
Malapascua…first dives
Lots of seahorses on the first day of diving in Malapascua, after a very bumpy arrival
Travis talks about Dauin in Negros, Philippines
Travis has experienced a lot with his adults in Dauin in the last few days.
Travis reaches Dauin, Philippines
Travis' first impressions of the Philippines. And what happens next with the “hiding”...
Muck-Diving vor Dauin
In the Philippines near Dauin, the smallest creatures are successfully stealing and showing how we could overcome the energy crisis
Batulong with the new team
Our new social worker's first day at work is a bit chaotic and unsatisfactory. We all meet in town to go to the diabetes doctor with the caretaker Diana. We had some difficulty...
Feedings
Distributing food to street children in the slums of Cebu City
Start of the IMS
First week of the IMS - it's turbulent
Settling in
Settling in - finding your way around
Sirao Garden
First real trip - Sirao Garden
Arrive
The flight - the first impression
Manila
Nighttime skyline
Bye Bye Palawan, thank you Roberto
'It is the encounters with people that make life so valuable.' After extending our stay at the Sunset Beach Resort twice, yesterday was finally the day - we had to say...
Taytay and El Nido
Today we borrowed a car from Roberto and went on a day trip. Our first destination was Taytay. Here we visited the fortress. The fortress was built by the Spaniards and served...
Malagnang Festival
As we extended our stay with Roberto, we had the luck to witness something very special - the Malagnang Festival. 'The most important event in San Vincente is the Malagnang...