The Philippines isn’t well known for its cuisine offerings, but after visiting Coron and Boracay on a previous trip to this beautiful island nation, we were pleasantly surprised by some of the great food we were able to eat. The good places in Siargao were a bit harder to find, and the old adage of […]
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What to do in Siargao – The chill paradise that few know about
Siargao ia stunning island in the Philippines covered with coconut trees, with a pretty good-looking surf break. We’ve got so much good stuff to say about this place. Here’s about Siargao and what to do while you’re there.
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How to spend three days in Boracay
There’s two trains of thought on Boracay. To the adventure traveler who seeks out the unknown and the less-touristed life – you might not love Boracay, but for the ’embrace the situation’ travelers like us, you’ll want to come back. Here’s the bit about getting there and choosing where to stay. Plus, a little why we love this place, just to get you in the mood.
The thing about the Philippines
It seems that lots of people skip Philippines during their Southeast Asia trip, just because it’s that little bit further away and flights might be a bit more expenny. The sad thing is that the place has had a bad rap too and we ourselves were warned to ‘stay safe’ while we were there. Truth is, we loved this island nation and all the people we met. Here’s why.
Getting around in Asia – all the modes of transport
Figuring out how to get from A to B and anywhere in between can be a bit of a mine field. Each place has it’s own rules, modes of transport and pricing structures. Here’s how we did it and a few things we learned along the way, hopefully making getting around in Asia a bit easier for you.
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5 Reasons why everyone should visit Coron
Coron isn’t as well known as the other Palawan destination of El Nido that all the travelers hit up, but I’m glad we picked it. You’ll find somewhere to stay in Coron Town and take day trips from there to the incredible outlying islands, lagoons and coral gardens. The scenery is incredible and the food […]
5 places we ate and drank $1 beers in Boracay
So, the $1 beers were from the supermarket or roadside convenience shacks (like the one below found behind Diniwid beach), but drinks in restaurants are pretty cheap too. We would recommend eating or drinking at the following places while you’re on this beautiful island.