Tag: Island & Beach Guides

Best islands and beaches in the Philippines—hidden coves, family-friendly shores, and traveler-tested tips.

Filipino friends enjoying Boracay’s White Beach sunset on a budget 2025 trip.
Travel Destinations

Boracay on a Budget 2025: DIY Travel Guide, Cheap Itinerary & Tipid Tips

Boracay may have the reputation of being pricey, but here’s the truth:…

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Filipino-Chinese family with children enjoying the sand and sea at Panglao Beach, Bohol.
Travel Destinations

Bohol vs. Cebu for Families: A Complete Guide to Your Next Visayan Getaway

Every Filipino family dreams of that perfect Visayan getaway—pero here’s the problem:…

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Beginner Filipino divers with an instructor practicing hand signals underwater with corals and reef fish in the background.
Outdoor Adventures

How to Get Your Open Water Diving Certification in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide

✨ Why Learn Diving in the Philippines? The Philippines is one of…

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Barkada of Filipino beginners learning to surf on the beach, with surfboards and palm trees in the background
Travel Destinations

Siargao vs. La Union: The Ultimate Showdown for the Best Surfing Spot for Beginners

🌊 The Barkada’s Dilemma: Where to Catch Your First Wave If your…

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Filipino barkada enjoying a scenic boat ride in Palawan with cliffs and turquoise water in the background
Travel Destinations

Coron vs El Nido: Which Palawan Destination Is Best for a Barkada Trip?

🏝️ Two Worlds in One Province: Coron vs El Nido for the…

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A Filipino backpacker boarding a jeepney with a small bag, symbolizing budget travel.
Travel Tips & Hacks

How to Travel in the Philippines on a Tight Budget

The Philippines is a dream destination — white sand beaches, bustling cities,…

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A side-by-side comparison of a highly-filtered tourist spot and its crowded, real-life version, highlighting the difference between expectations and reality.
Travel & Leisure

Overrated Tourist Spots in the Philippines

The Instagram vs. The Reality Check: When Your Travel Dreams Go Bust…

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A remote worker on a beach, symbolizing the digital nomad lifestyle in the Philippines.
Career Growth & Productivity

Work from Paradise: Can You Be a Digital Nomad in the Philippines? 🌴

🌴 The Modern Wanderer: A New Way to Live and Work The…

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A pristine, uncrowded white sand beach with turquoise waters, symbolizing the hidden beach paradises of the Philippines.
Travel Destinations

Discover the Hidden Beaches Better Than Boracay: Travel Guide 🏖️

The Siren Song of the Unseen: Beyond the Famous Shores Imagine a…

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