PracticalWhen to Go to the Philippines: The Right Month Depends on the Island
The right month for the Philippines depends on the island, not on the country. PAGASA, the national weather agency, splits the archipelago…
The Philippines guide that checks its numbers at the source
Which month suits which island, what a day on the ground really costs, which ferry actually keeps to its timetable. Every fare published here is checked at the source and dated.
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Where to Stay in the Philippines: Picking Your Base Island by Island
In an archipelago of 7 641 islands, where you sleep decides your trip more than which hotel you book. Every change of…
Islands & DestinationsMoalboal: The Sardine Run, Kawasan Canyoneering and What It Costs
Moalboal is the cheapest big-name marine encounter in the Philippines. The sardine ball sits about twenty metres off Panagsama beach, in water shallow enough to snorkel, and reaching it costs an environmental fee rather…
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