Siargao is a small island in the Philippines that from first glance may seem to have no cliff jumping opportunities. In fact, when I first arrived I thought there would be no jumping for my next 30 days on the island. Throughout our adventures, during the month we found quite a few spots ranging from …
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Tayangban Cave Pool was one of the highlights of my many adventures throughout Siargao. It was one of the best caving experiences I have had in Asia. For 15 minutes you swim and float in darkness, only aided by torches. Bats fly around you until you finally emerge to the open cave pool where you …
General Luna is the popular tourist area of Siargao, which has surfing and a beautiful coastline. However, it can get quite busy and the reef along the coastline of the local beaches in General Luna make it hard for a relaxed day of swimming. If you are up for a scenic drive to the north, …
One of my favorite days while staying on Siargao was our overnight trip to Sohoton Cove National Park in Bucas Grande Island. It is the El Nido of the south! What to pack for the Philippines?: After four trips to the Philippines, there are some items you NEED to pack. You can Click Here to view …
Sugba Lagoon is one of the most popular things to do on Siargao. It’s a short day trip from General Luna, Siargao to a spectacular lagoon surrounded by epic mountains. The day trip costs around 1500 pesos (30 USD) per person or more if you book it in the tourist are of General Luna. However, …
Sibuyan Island is a tough place to reach by boat but once you are there it’s time to enjoy some magnificent natural wonders. Mt. Guiting Guiting is the headline act of this island with its arduous trek. Cresta de Gallo is the other main drawcard, one of the most spectacular white sandbars in the Philippines. …
I spent a month on the island of Siargao, the Philippines with some of my best friends. We rented out on Airbnb for the whole month, which cost us only $230 each. Each day we went on an adventure and tried to see as much of the island as we could. These are my favorite …
Heading up to TakTak waterfall in Santa Monica is a full-day adventure to the north part of the island. From General Luna the waterfall is 1.5-hour drive but is well worth the effort. We enjoyed the waterfall to ourselves. Cliff jumping, tree jumping, and exploration to the top of the falls were the highlights of …
In the south of the Philippines is an island entirely covered with palm trees. It boasts the best waves in the country and attracts surfers from all over the world. It also happened to be my home for the last month of 2017. Siargao was my island home for 35 days. I adventured on land …
El Nido is a small region in the north of the island of Palawan, Philippines. It is most commonly accessed either by ferry from Coron or by van from Puerto Princesa as there is only a tiny airport with minimal flight options. These 20 photos in the El Nido photo gallery will hopefully inspire you to …
Chocolate Hills is a 1-2 hour drive from Alona Beach, the popular tourist region of Bohol, Philippines. Hundreds of brown hills create an interesting landscape from atop the Chocolate Hills lookout. BOOK A TOUR One of the best ways to visit Chocolate Hills is with a Bohol Countryside Tour. This tour is great because you …
The Philippines is one of the most amazing tropical locations to travel around. From beaches to waterfalls to hikes you are going to enjoy non-stop adventures. There are literally hundreds of amazing islands to visit but for this itinerary, I have chosen the most popular spots such as. Cebu, Bohol, El Nido, and Coron. This …