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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
Flight to Siargao
On February 25th, we continued our journey to Siargao. Our flight was at 10:00. As we took off, we saw Manila from above, which was very impressive and beautiful. The small...
Bohol and the Chocolate Mountains
Unfortunately, I only had 2 days as a stopover on the beautiful island of Bohol. But of course, I didn't want to miss the main attraction here: the Chocolate Mountains. I took a...
Tag 5 nach Puerto Galera
Woke up at five in the morning so that we would be on time at Manila Bay. The streets are always congested and it's chaotic. That's why even relatively short distances of about...
Coron
I took the Proppeler plane to Coron again. Even from the plane I could see that the landscape was breathtaking. Like the airport in Daraga, the airport in Coron is pleasantly...
Travel plans and preparations
This is expected to be our longest stay in the Philippines so far! We plan to extend a few weeks to the 59-day visa, as there is a lot to do and we also want to spend as much...
--- Planning ---
Planning a journey around the world requires a lot of preparation. A thought that has probably occurred to everyone at some point, including me. However, turning this fleeting...
Day 10+11: Tagaytay and Batangas
On Sunday, we checked in at Hillcreek Garden Hotel and celebrated the wedding of Princess (daughter of Uncle Abe) and Eugene there on Monday (4.2.). The extensive hotel grounds...
Tag 1 in Manila
At 13:00 we landed in Manila, with pleasant temperatures around 25 degrees. 🤣 Uncle Abe picked us up and after checking in, we went with Uncle Abe and Uncle Ellio to the...
16.10.18 - 19.10.18 Manila
The only way to get from Legazpi to Manila directly is by the good old night bus, a companion we actually wanted to separate from as long as possible. The seats on this...
06.10.18 - 09.10.18 Bohol
The next destination of our trip was another island, the island of Bohol. In the morning, we took a tricycle to the city of Larena. From here, we took the slightly more...
#34 Siargao - a coconut palm-lined island in the east of the Philippines
And for Meykel as an experienced surfer, the surfing mecca :-) Siargao boasts one of the best surf spots worldwide, the famous Cloud 9. Conveniently, we stayed just a few...
The journey starts :-)
We started on the morning of February 23rd at 10:00 at our house. The flight from Zurich to Manila lasted 12 hours and was very tiring because we flew overnight. At Bangkok...
Tag 191 - Still storming
Hello everyone Today it continued to storm all day. We decided to have a really cozy day in the room :). Not that we had much of a choice, but it was really okay for us :). We...
Tag 189 - Another day at the beach ☺️
Hi guys! Today was another relaxed day. We sat on the terrace until we got hungry. Since most restaurants are located on the "white beach", we went there. We chose a Chinese...
Day 2 in Manila
Today we met Thea's brother Joe and went to a church service. In the evening, we met friends of both of them at a restaurant with authentic Filipino dishes and great cocktails.
Day 72 to 76 - Boracay sun, sea and beach 🏝️
Boracay is a beautiful little island that is a very popular holiday destination, especially among Filipinos and Koreans. The island does not have its own airport. After a short...
Tag 190 - It's storming in Boracay
Hello everyone, There's nothing much to report today. When we woke up, it was already storming heavily. We went out briefly to grab something to eat, but then quickly returned...
Save the best for last: Siargao 💜💜💜
I had never heard of Siargao Island in the eastern Philippines. But all the travelers I met in Asia were totally excited about this island and highly recommended it: you have to...
Day 6 + 7 in Puerto Galera
... a few impressions from Beach Encenada, White Beach, Sabang, and the View Point Bar. 😊👍
Manila/Philippines
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