Ambitious plans are underway to make the Philippines more accessible for disabled travellers. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said they were committed to creating a ‘barrier-free’ tourism industry. DOT, …
Read more: The hanging coffins of Sagada The town of Sagada has reopened the Cave of Balangagan. Located just a few kilometers from one of the most famous attractions in Sagada – Sumaguing Cave – the …
Two of the most famous reefs in the world are found in the same hemisphere. The Great Barrier Reef, in the Coral Sea off Queensland, Australia, and the Tubbataha Reef National …
Baguio City – the City of Pines and Summer Capital of the Philippines – is a cool place to visit… in both senses of the word. Governor-General William Taft (later …
As soon as you enter the Pinto Art Museum, you can’t help but be inspired. Located in Antipolo, Rizal – the Pinto Art Museum is a haven for those who love modern art. …
Marikina is considered the shoe capital of the Philippines so it’s only fitting it is home to the Marikina shoe museum. Today the museum houses the largest pair of shoes …
Talicud Island is a trip off the main path of those heading to Samal. Although Talicud is considered part of the Island Garden City of Samal, the definition of the …
Sarangani Highlands Resort is nothing short of amazing in so many ways. Not only did I personally discover this stunning resort by accident, I visited it long ago in the …
Balut Island is just one of the Sarangani chain, which were created by volcanic eruptions. Balut Island is also known to many as Sanguil and can be found 13 kilometers off the main …
The Ifugao rice terraces were carved into the Cordillera Mountain Ranges of Northern Luzon during the time of Jesus Christ. The mountains are home to various indigenous tribes which are collectively known …
Governor Generoso is found in Davao Oriental province and consists of the peninsula that juts out into Davao Bay. Many who travel this region do so by taking a trip …
The Monfort Bat Cave Sanctuary is home to the largest colony of Rousette fruit bats in the world. The pit holds more than million bats at any given time, covering 80 …
‘The beauty of ruins lies in the eye of the beholder’. That statement seems to fall so true for the Ruins of Talisay, a stunning shell – the remains of …
First things first: The cheapest, but lengthy, way to reach the Banaue rice terraces is to take a bus out of Manila or Angeles City. The first thing you should …
A more relaxed and simpler visa process will allow many in the Philippines to visit Japan. The process is a new step in mutual relations to attract more Filipinos to …
The New7Wonders status related to inclusions of the 7 Wonders of the World has given the Philippines two great additions recently. Puerto Princesa Underground River is already on the list …
It may be one of the most famous white-sand resorts in the world, but Boracay Island is not beyond the pockets of budget travellers. Getting to Boracay is easy; the …
Antique Province is situated in the western regions of the Visayas on the island of Panay, and well worth a visit. Historically, Antique was called Hantik – the name of …
Zambales province is about 100 miles northwest of Manila on the island of Luzon. It is just an hour from Clark Airport and easy to get to. Zambales is known best …
Resting in the beauty of a lush atmosphere, Tawsuvan Falls is a perfect place to get away from it all while visiting the region of North Cotabato. Among the favorite …
For numerous travellers, the window seat gives you the optimal pleasure of seeing the world far below. That experience could be a thing of the past as the future of aircraft …
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has suspended flights in and out of Tacloban Airport – the main gateway to the island of Leyte – due to “pavement erosion”. …
Maragusan is a small region, high in the mountains of Compostela Valley on the Island of Mindanao. This area is known not only for its beauty, but also for the …