The Perfect 3-Week Philippines Itinerary: Siquijor, Bohol, Palawan, El Nido & Coron
We thought we'd researched everything, then stood on a dock in Dumaguete watching the departure board change three times. Once we stopped fighting the unpredictability, this became one of the best trips we've ever taken. Our full 3.5 week route through Siquijor, Bohol, Palawan, El Nido and Coron.
3 Days in Siquijor: Waterfalls, Beaches & Where to Stay
We didn't know much about Siquijor before this trip, just its reputation as the mystical island. What we found instead was rope swings over jungle waterfalls, cliff jumping at Salagdoon and some of the best food of the entire Philippines trip. Our honest 3 day itinerary.
3 Days in Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & a Secret Viewpoint
We found an unofficial viewpoint on Google Maps, got guided the last 300 metres by a local who knew exactly what we wanted, and ended up with an entire Chocolate Hill to ourselves. Plus tarsiers, river kayaking and a firefly tour we didn't expect to love this much. Our honest 3 day Bohol itinerary.
4 Days in Balabac: Onok Island, Sea Turtles & Palawan's Most Remote Corner
We almost cancelled this tour because of the reviews. Three days later we'd seen more sea turtles than anywhere else, had entire islands to ourselves and lost a drone to the sea. Why Balabac became our Philippines highlight next to Siquijor, and what the journey really takes.
5 Days in El Nido: Big Lagoon, Zip Lining & a Sunset Beach to Ourselves
After three days of empty islands in Balabac, we arrived at the most photographed place in Palawan wondering if it could still impress us. Then one small surcharge gave us Seven Commando Beach entirely to ourselves at sunset. Our honest 5 day El Nido guide, including the private tour setup that made the difference.
3 Days in Coron: Kayangan Lake, the Best Snorkelling of Our Trip & the Ferry from El Nido
Our last island saved the best snorkelling of the entire Philippines for the final tour day. Plus a ferry from El Nido that beat flying, a private tour that served garlic prawns on request, and two travel warnings for your journey home that we learned the hard way. Our honest 3 day Coron guide.
Philippines Ferry & Transport Guide: How to get Between Islands Without the Stress
We assumed the ferries would be the easy part. They weren't, until we understood the rhythm. Here's how to actually get between the Philippine islands: which boat to book, the port fees nobody warns you about, when to fly instead, and the airport trap that catches travellers on the way home. Every connection from our own 3.5-week trip.