Philippines
Philippines backpacking guides, route planning, and travel advice.
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Where to Stay in Coron 2026: Town, Island Resorts or Busuanga?
Where to stay in Coron, comparing Coron Town, island resorts and Busuanga with budget, mid-range and higher-end examples for Palawan travellers.
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15 Best Things to Do in Coron 2026: Lakes, Lagoons, Island Hopping and Diving
The best things to do in Coron, including Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, island hopping, wreck diving, Mount Tapyas, hot springs and practical booking tips.
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Coron Travel Guide 2026: Island Hopping, Diving, Where to Stay and How Many Days
A practical Coron travel guide covering island hopping, diving, where to stay, how many days, El Nido ferries, costs, eSIMs and booking tips.
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Where to Stay in El Nido 2026: Town, Corong-Corong, Las Cabanas or Nacpan?
Where to stay in El Nido, comparing El Nido Town, Corong-Corong, Las Cabanas, Lio Beach and Nacpan with budget, mid-range and luxury examples.
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El Nido to Coron 2026: Ferry, Flight or Expedition Boat?
How to get from El Nido to Coron by ferry, flight or multi-day expedition boat, with route times, booking tips, seasickness advice and Palawan links.
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El Nido Travel Guide 2026: Island Hopping, Where to Stay and How Many Days
A practical El Nido travel guide covering island hopping, Tour A vs Tour C, where to stay, how many days, transport from Puerto Princesa or Coron and costs.
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2-Week Philippines Itinerary 2026: Palawan, Bohol, Cebu and Island Hopping
Spend two weeks in the Philippines with Palawan, Coron, El Nido, Bohol and Cebu, plus realistic ferry, flight and island-hopping tips.
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Best Travel Insurance for the Philippines 2026: Islands, Ferries, Medical and Backpacker Cover
Best travel insurance for the Philippines: SafetyWing, island hopping, ferries, scooters, diving, medical cover and exclusions.
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Best eSIM for the Philippines 2026: Saily vs Airalo vs Yesim
The Philippines is one of those trips where mobile data matters fast. This guide compares the best Philippines eSIMs for island hopping, city breaks, and easy arrival-day setup.
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Best Travel Debit Card for the Philippines for Australians (2026): ATMs, Cash & Fees Compared
The Philippines is the kind of trip where the right card setup still matters. This guide compares Up Bank, YouTrip, Wise, and Revolut for ATM use, cash access, and foreign-fee damage.
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Philippines Travel Guide 2026: Complete Backpacker’s Handbook
Philippines Travel Guide 2026: Complete Backpacker’s Handbook Everything you need to know to backpack the Philippines on a budget – from someone who’s actually done it The Philippines is the kind of place that ruins other beach destinations for you. Once you’ve swum through the crystal lagoons of El Nido, watched the sun rise over…