Travel to Philippines
- A Backpacker Gem

Welcome to the Philippines!

I'm happy to share my experiences from my native country with you. This is going to be so much fun!! :-D

But first, did you know that…

• ... the Philippines comprises of over 7100 islands? Maybe there's a chance for you to find a secluded island… ;-)

• … the official religion in the country is Roman Catholism?

• … the Philippines is one of the world's most populous countries? There are approximately 92 million people living in the country… Yes, you read right…!

So why should you travel
to the Philippines?

• Backpacking in the Philippines is cheap. The accommodation is cheap. Food is cheap. Transportation is cheap. It's the perfect place to be for a backpacker!

• Some of the world's most beautiful beaches are located in Southern Philippines
  

Forget touristy Boracay. The islands of Bohol and Palawan are still untouched (but not for long, so hurry!) Beautiful beaches means access to excellent diving and snorkeling, and you get to experience a unique marine life, like tons of rays and the whale sharks!

• Excellent cuisine
  

Filipino food is nothing like the cuisine in Thailand, India or Malaysia, but damn, it tastes good! Sinigang and adobo are my favorites, and I'm sure you'll love them too!

Did I mention the street food is really cheap? ;-) You can get food for as low as 1 peso!

• The atmosphere… …is so laid-back. The people of the Philippines are friendly, open and generous - you will certainly feel welcome!

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Cheap Flights to the Philippines

Looking for cheap flights to the Philippines?

The international airport in Manila is called: Ninoy Acquino International airport. This is the main international gateway to the Philippines!

Where: Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located along the border between Pasay City and Parañaque City in Metro Manila. It is about 7 km south of the country's capital Manila, and southwest of Makati City.

For more information on how to get to Manila Philippines, click here.

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Travel to Philippines Articles

About the Philippines

Philippines weather

Culture of Philippines

Maps of the Philippines

Review of Dos Palmas Palawan

Review of trip to Mount Pinatubo

Manila articles

Introduction to Manila

Review of hotels in Manila

Review of Manila Ocean Park

Review of Hooters restaurant

Bohol articles

Getting to Bohol island and review of Alona Kew

Review of tarsiers in Bohol island

Review of Chocolate Hills

Review of Butterfly Garden

Review of the boat trip on Loboc river

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