Latest from the Philippines
Start here for my newest Philippines itineraries, island guides, practical travel tips, and honest stories from exploring Palawan and Cebu. These posts will help you plan realistic routes, handle the transfers, and get a genuine feel for what island travel in the Philippines is actually like.
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Honda Bay Island Hopping Guide: Best Islands, Tips & What to Expect
If you’re visiting Puerto Princesa and want an easy beach day without traveling all the way to El Nido or Coron, Honda Bay island hopping is one of the most popular day trips to add to your Palawan itinerary. Honda Bay is known for calm turquoise water, small tropical islands, snorkeling spots, sandbars, and that…
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Moalboal Travel Guide: Sardine Run, Diving, Where to Stay & 2-Day Itinerary
I had planned to go from Cebu to Malapascua to dive with thresher sharks, but the wind shut down the ferries. Instead of wasting time trying to force a route that clearly was not happening, I changed direction and headed to Moalboal instead. That last-minute pivot ended up being one of the easiest travel decisions…
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Philippines 3-Week Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A realistic route for island lovers, divers, and travelers who don’t want to spend half their trip in transit Planning a Philippines 3-week itinerary sounds dreamy at first — until you open the map and realize just how many islands, routes, flights, ferries, and travel decisions are involved. Every island seems to promise something different,…
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