destinations in the philippines

Discover lesser-known islands, cultural towns, and natural wonders.

These are the places we’ve explored, documented, and fallen in love with.

Click any destination below to dive into detailed guides, tips, and stories.

Check out our previous Philippines explorations:

Balabac

Iloilo

Cebu City & Bantayan Island

Latest Posts

Prosciutto Truffle | Barrio Cafe

A plate of perfectly cooked pasta, coated in a luscious and creamy truffle sauce that is simply irresistible

Five Spice Chicken | O Moon Laksa

Chicken cutlets in their Macanese five-spice flavor.

Red Velvet Crinkles | Micha’s Kitchen

This crinkle flavor features two red velvet crinkles with cream cheese jammed between them.

Korean Garlic Cream Cheese | Micha’s Bakery

These Korean Garlic and Cream Cheese Bread are filled with sweetened cream cheese, then dipped in a savory-sweet garlic butter sauce.

Hummus Sourdough Toast | Liwayway Corner

Sourdough bread toast topped with hummus, roasted tomato, eggplant, za’atar spice, pesto oil, and vinaigrette

Dark Chocolate Cookies | Drip and Bites

Made with a special blend of cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips.

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What to Know Before You Go

Seasons in the Philippines

Timing Can Make or Break Your Trip — Here’s What We’ve Learned

☀️ Dry Season (Dec–May): Best for beaches, island hopping, and festivals

🌧️ Wet Season (June–Nov): Great for waterfalls, greenery, fewer crowds

🌀 Typhoon Season: August–October can be hit or miss — check the region!

👫 Our Favorite Months?

March for perfect beach days, and
December for cooler nights and Christmas energy

We love supporting local brands and businesses!

While on our adventures, we’ve learned that local treasures are truly valuable when given the chance. We have a soft spot for those hidden culinary gems that locals can’t resist, and we keep an eye out for promising small businesses that are both promising and worth every penny.

While we’re not picky with what we eat, we pay close attention to the food that we feature. Most of the time, we pick those that truly stood out and has good value for money

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