Philippines Traveler Advice

LeeLovesPesto

Starfish Island, Pandan and Snake Island are the major drawer of a visit Honda bay from Puerto Princessa. You can hop from one island to the other, feed the fish, snorkel or swim in the vastness of the...Read full tip...

LeeLovesPesto

In addition to your trip to the Underground River, find time to visit the panoramic Mitra Ranch set atop of a knoll in Puerto Princesa. Getting at the top of the house is like a being in Baguio and Tagaytay...Read full tip...

LeeLovesPesto

For the best hopia and crinckles, head to Baker's Hill. Other than the wide-array of food choices for pasalubong, Baker's Hill has a theme park where in you can take some snapshots to upload in your Facebook...Read full tip...

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I recently visited Vigan and I was please to see Baluarte,  the haven of the former Governor Chavit Singson. Other than the imposing palace which is really conspicuous from a distance, the menagerie...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

Since I went there to learn surfing years ago, the place become so dear to me though my surfing has not vastly improved I keep coming back. Though San Juan doesn't have the immaculate sand beaches of...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

I've been going to Pagudpud every year since the early 90's. We've always stayed at the Saud Beach Area, but this year, my brother in law who happens to visit the north told me about Kapuluan Vista which...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

I definitely suggest surfers who just love a different setting for another wrestle with the waves should pay a  visit to the province of Pangasinan.  I myself experience mingling with its unexploited...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

Last weekend, I and my best bud Armand went to Sagana Resort to test the unsurfassed  waves that is commnly describes as "reaching the Cloud 9" by some magazines. And true to form we really...Read full tip...

SilverSurf

I had fun surfing last weekend in Siargao. To those of you planning to get there you have to wear rubber surfing boots because you will need to walk in some rocky reefs. It pays to bring a first aid kit...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

Aside from swimming and sunbathing, you can also dive, snorkel, skimboard, kite surf, parasail, jet ski, and go on a sunset cruise in Boracay. There are many shops catering to these activities from Stations...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

There are numerous dive shops in Stations 2 and 3 if you want to dive, although marine life in Boracay is not as good as in Puerto Galera, Cebu, Bohol or Davao. You would only see little colorful fish...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

Generally, snorkeling in Boracay is a waste of time and money as there is not much to see underneath. You would have to go very far from the shore to snorkel. The snorkeling site is usually 10 to 20 feet...Read full tip...

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The Flower Festival is a month-long affair held every February. Its highlight, usually held in the last week of the month, is the street dancing and parade of floats. Tourists come to the city in droves...Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

Skimboarding in Boracay is a safe activity for young children since the sport is only done on the shores. It's an activity both you and your children may enjoy. You can rent a rubber skimboard for P100...Read full tip...