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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.
Best travel reports from Philippines
Beauty, Kitsch, and Misery in Cebu
After a chaotic arrival in Cebu City at the end of May 2025, I explored the exciting, very vibrant city for several days.
Davao – A city break of a special kind
The Philippines, with its 7,641 islands, is a dream destination for beach holidays. But you only truly get to know a country if you also visit its cities, such as the rugged Davao.
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...
Travis talks about Dauin in Negros, Philippines
Travis has experienced a lot with his adults in Dauin in the last few days.
Philippinen mit nem Pärchen!?
04.04.-12.04.2018 schönes Reise-Motto Bevor meine Zeit in Australien so richtig losgeht, verbringe ich meine neu gewonnene Freizeit auf den Philippinen. Der direkte Flug...
Swimming in Bohol
At the end of May 2025, I am traveling with many mixed impressions from Davao to Cebu, from the third largest to the second largest city in the Philippines. As mentioned, I have...
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Boracay will remain an island
On September 23, 2026, as the conclusion of my month-long journey across the Philippines, I have chosen an island that evokes a range of feelings: Boracay.
Iloilo cherishes the past and builds the future
On September 19, 2026, I travelled from Bacolod on the island of Negros to Iloilo on Panay. Of all the Philippine cities, Iloilo could become my favorite.
Bacolod and the Sugar Barons
After Dumaguete in the southeast of the Philippine island of Negros, I visited its larger rival Bacolod in the southwest in mid-September 2026.
Siquijor, my Philippine longing place
In mid-September, I spent five days on Siquijor Island, an hour's boat ride from Dumaguete City on Negros Island. I would have liked to stay much longer.
Christmas begins in Dumaguete in September
Dumaguete in the southeast of the Philippine island of Negros calls itself 'City of Gentle People'. Whether rightly so, I want to find out in September 2026.
Surfing in Siargao (but not for me)
In my hostel, they laughed at me when I said I was going out with a 73-year-old,
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Travis reaches Dauin, Philippines
Travis' first impressions of the Philippines. And what happens next with the “hiding”...
Philipp in the Philippines
Manila from the 29th floor
Philippines: paradise beaches and hammock time
We spent a lot of time in the hammock on Palawan...
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...
Taiwan and the Philippines
Taiwan is a good country to get to know Chinese culture or experience Asian vibes for the first time, but you won't find many surprises here. The food is perhaps an exception,...
Boracay will remain an island
On September 23, 2026, as the conclusion of my month-long journey across the Philippines, I have chosen an island that evokes a range of feelings: Boracay.
Iloilo cherishes the past and builds the future
On September 19, 2026, I travelled from Bacolod on the island of Negros to Iloilo on Panay. Of all the Philippine cities, Iloilo could become my favorite.
Bacolod and the Sugar Barons
After Dumaguete in the southeast of the Philippine island of Negros, I visited its larger rival Bacolod in the southwest in mid-September 2026.
Christmas begins in Dumaguete in September
Dumaguete in the southeast of the Philippine island of Negros calls itself 'City of Gentle People'. Whether rightly so, I want to find out in September 2026.
Angeles City – a provincial den of vice
I belong to that gradually fading generation that still remembers the Vietnam War, the traumatic images from the jungle, the shameless lies of Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, and...
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...
From Malapascua to Palau
Last days in Malapascua and onward journey towards Palau via Cebu and Manila
Delfine und die Sandbank mitten im Meer :O (Tag 144 der Weltreise)
Manjuyod Sand Bar
Siquijor, my Philippine longing place
In mid-September, I spent five days on Siquijor Island, an hour's boat ride from Dumaguete City on Negros Island. I would have liked to stay much longer.
Surfing in Siargao (but not for me)
In my hostel, they laughed at me when I said I was going out with a 73-year-old,
Travis in Malapascua (Logon)
The first days in Malapascua (Logon) are already over. Travis reports...
First week in Calaanan
Batulong lunch
#33 Our first time: Asia
Our time in Australia came to an end after about 8 months. Cairns was our last stop. We didn't want to drive all the way to Darwin because it's almost 2900 km between the two...
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...
Malapascua…first dives
Lots of seahorses on the first day of diving in Malapascua, after a very bumpy arrival
Sirao Garden
First real trip - Sirao Garden
„Straße“ ist eine Frage der Interpretation :D :D (Tag 148 der Weltreise)
Dap Dap - Siquijor Island
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