Travel blog
The knowledge base I wish existed before I moved here.
Everything I learn on the ground, published as searchable articles instead of disappearing into a social feed.
The 7 biggest mistakes on a first trip to the Philippines
Almost every itinerary I am asked to fix contains the same seven errors. Here is how to avoid paying for them.
18 July 2026 · 7 min readWeatherWhen to visit the Philippines: a month-by-month reality check
There is no single best season. There is a best season per region, and it moves. Here is the honest calendar.
2 July 2026 · 9 min readIslandsPalawan or the Visayas? How to choose for your first trip
Both are extraordinary and they are not interchangeable. The right answer depends on how much moving you tolerate.
21 June 2026 · 6 min readBudgetA realistic budget for two weeks in the Philippines
Three honest budget levels with real numbers I check every month, from guesthouse to private boat.
5 June 2026 · 8 min readHotelsHow to choose a hotel in El Nido (and what the photos hide)
I sleep in these hotels myself. Here is what booking sites will not tell you about noise, tides and generators.
24 May 2026 · 7 min readTransportDomestic flights and ferries: how to move without losing days
Airlines, ferry operators, baggage rules and the connections I refuse to book.
10 May 2026 · 6 min readHidden PlacesSix places in the Philippines that are still genuinely empty
Not secret, just inconvenient. Which is exactly why they are still beautiful.
28 April 2026 · 5 min readImmigration & Living in the PhilippinesVisas and living in the Philippines: what actually works in 2026
Tourist visa extensions, the ACR I-Card, SRRV and the practical details of settling here.
12 April 2026 · 10 min readTravel TipsThe island hopping packing list I give every client
Twelve items that make boat days comfortable, and three that ruin the reef.
30 March 2026 · 4 min read