Philippines travel advice
The field advice I wish existed before I moved here.
An editorial section fed by what I see on the ground: itineraries, seasons, hotels, transport and the mistakes that cost the most. Searchable and sorted, instead of lost in a Facebook feed.
12 articles
Philippines Weather: When to Go, Climate and Rain Island by Island
Philippines weather explained: monsoons, rainy season, a month-by-month guide, rainfall island by island, typhoons and live conditions before you book.
13 September 2026 · 14 min read
Why Did Tourist Arrivals in Bohol Drop 59% in 2026? What the Numbers Really Tell Us
170,016 arrivals in the first quarter of 2026 against 417,142 a year earlier: here is what these partial figures say, and do not say, about tourism in Bohol.
13 September 2026 · 11 min read
Philippines itinerary for 15 days: how many islands should you really visit?
Planning a 15-day Philippines itinerary? Here is how many islands to actually visit, how many nights to plan per stop, and how to avoid losing your holiday to transfers.
2 September 2026 · 8 min read
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 readWhen 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 read
Palawan 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 read
A 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 read
How 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 read
Domestic 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 read