It’s been rumored that the Philippines have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I can tell you that the rumor is true. From secret lagoons that are accessed only by battling crashing waves and swimming through a small opening in a rock, to pristine white sand beaches without another soul in sight, this country will steal your heart and reveal a new adventure around every corner.…
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When we first arrived in El Nido, Philippines we thought it would be just like Thailand and that we would be able to book a hotel room once we arrived. We were wrong. There was no cell service for most of the 6-hour van ride from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, so looking up a place to stay during the ride was not an option. When those bars finally popped up on our phone screen about 5 miles before arrival,…
You’re booking your flight and you have 3 options: Shortest layover possible for the cheapest price, but… it lands in Hong Kong at 10pm and departs at 11am. Too late to go out and grab dinner and see the city but it is a shorter layover… Longer layover for the same price as Option 1. It lands at 5pm and departs at 11am. You’ll have time to grab some dinner, explore the city, grab a hotel room, and get a great…
The Philippines are still a bit of a wildcard for most travelers, as tourism has not fully set in there. This was our second trip to Southeast Asia now and we have been able to really dial down on what to bring and what ended up being just a waste of space. Use our list as a starting point for your own list or download our PRINTABLE PACKING LIST to use. This list is specific for a 2.5 week trip…