Travel destinations in the Philippines! Here you will find inspiration on the best travel destinations in the Philippines. Do you like beautiful beaches, wonderful boat trips, thousands of islands and good Asian food? Here are our top tips for travelling to the Philippines!
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Why travel to the Philippines?
The Philippines is a great holiday destination in Asia with a wonderful climate for sunbathing and swimming. There are almost 7,000 islands to discover and lots of great beaches. You can boat between the islands, sail and try all kinds of water sports.
People in the Philippines are friendly and accommodating, and often speak very good English. The price level in the country is also low, so you get a lot for your money. Here you will find inspiration and tips for your trip to the Philippines.
Travel destinations in the Philippines - inspirational reading
Things to do in the Philippines - 30 sights and experiences
What to see and do in the Philippines? This Asian country offers everything from exotic...
What to do in El Nido, Palawan - 12 tips for travelling in the Philippines
What to see and do in El Nido, Palawan Province, Philippines? This Filipino...
Things to do in Bohol in the Philippines - 15 tips
What to see and do in Bohol, Philippines? Bohol is both an island and...
What do you eat in the Philippines? - 15 Filipino specialities
What to eat in the Philippines? We spent three months on 30 different islands in the Philippines....
Islands in the Philippines - these 30 we've visited
There are many, many islands in the Philippines. The whole country is made up of larger and smaller islands and...
Things to do in Boracay, Philippines - 15 tips
What to see and do in Boracay, Philippines? Boracay is a small Philippine island,...
Journey from Coron to Boracay in the Philippines - 3 boats and 1 bus.
Travelling from Coron to Boracay in the Philippines! Today we are not going to tell you about all the beautiful...
Things to do in Coron, Philippines - our top 11 tips
What to see and do in Coron, Philippines? These islands are located in Palawan in the...
Boat trips in El Nido - fabulous islands in Palawan, Philippines
When visiting Palawan in the Philippines, you don't want to miss out on boat trips in El Nido....
Underground river in Puerto Princesa - Unesco heritage in the Philippines
One of the main attractions on the island of Palawan in the Philippines is an underground river in Puerto...
Atremaru Jungle Retreat - eco-resort on Palawan in the Philippines
Atremaru Jungle Retreat is an eco-resort on Palawan Island in the Philippines. Here you live in the centre of...
Things to do in Panglao, Philippines - 11 tips
What to see and do in Panglao, Philippines? Panglao is a popular Philippine holiday island, which...
River cruise on the Loboc River in Bohol, Philippines
River cruise on the Loboc River! This is one of the activities you can enjoy on the...
Restaurants in Panglao in the Philippines - 9 tips
Restaurants in Panglao are what we're going to talk about today. We have eaten at a number of restaurants...
Marina Point Bay Resort in Panglao, Philippines
Marina Point Bay Resort, on the island of Panglao in the Philippines, is a really nice place that offers...
Sikatuna's Mirror of the World in Bohol, Philippines
Sikatuna's Mirror of the World and Botanical Garden is a theme park located on the island of Bohol,...
Philippine ghost animal - 2 places to see them on Bohol Island
The Philippine ghost animal, or tarsier as they are called in English, is a tiny animal with enormous...
The chocolate hills of Bohol in the Philippines
The chocolate hills, or Chocolate Hills as they are called in English, are an odd geological phenomenon on the island of...
Pandanon Island in the Philippines - village and dreamy beaches
The island of Pandanon in the Philippines is a small island with a village at one end and a...
Himokilan Island in the Philippines - cave and encounters with the locals
The island of Himokilan, or Himoquitan as it is sometimes spelled, is one of four Philippine islands that together...
Digyo Island in the Philippines - in the Cuatro Islas archipelago
The island of Digyo is one of four Philippine islands collectively known as "Cuatro Islas" (Four Islands)....
Apid Island in the Philippines - a small island where few tourists find it
The island of Apid is one of four Philippine islands known collectively as the "Cuatro Islas", i.e....
Things to do in Malapascua, Philippines - 12 tips
What to see and do in Malapascua, Philippines? Malapascua is a small and stunning...
Pacijan Island in the Philippines - beautiful Camotes Islands
Pacijan Island is a beautiful island in the Camotes Islands in the Philippines. Here you will find among...
Tulang Diot in the Philippines - a cosy little island
Tulang Diot is a cosy little island in the Philippines, located in the municipality of...
Kalanggaman in the Philippines - an island paradise
Kalanggaman is an island paradise in the Philippines, with white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and swaying palm trees. This is...
Tabango on Leyte Island - island hopping in the Philippines
Tabango is a small town in the Philippines located on the island of Leyte. This was our first...
Departure with Dotche - now the boat trip in the Philippines begins
It's finally time for the departure of the boat Dotche, which means that we start our...
Some observations and reflections from the Philippines
Today we wanted to share some observations and reflections from the Philippines. We have told you about...
Restaurants in Malapascua in the Philippines - 7 tips
Restaurants in Malapascua are what we can tell you about today. We have eaten at some of the finer places...
Snorkelling at Malapascua in the Philippines - a wonderful trip
Now that we've tried snorkelling on Malapascua in the Philippines, we understand why this island...
Bogo on Cebu Island in the Philippines - a shopping trip
Bogo is a city located on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. This is the nearest major...
Fishing in the Philippines - with a Filipino family
Now we have tried fishing in the Philippines, together with the Filipino family we got to know....
Preparing for a boat trip - an adventure in the Philippines
We are currently preparing, as some of you know, for a boat trip among the islands of...
Party at the home of a Filipino actress - with Filipino folk dancing
How did we end up at a Filipino actress's party - with Filipino folk dancing? We figured it out...
Bounty Beach in Malapascua - lovely beach in the Philippines
Bounty Beach is a beautiful beach on the island of Malapascua in the Philippines, and also the most...
Sinulog festival in Malapascua, Philippines
The Sinulog Festival, or Santo Niño Festival as it is also known, is an intense and colourful festival...
Inauguration of Philippine boat with whole roasted pigs
On our second day on the island of Malapascua in the Philippines, we experienced a real...
From Cebu City to Malapascua Island in the Philippines
Although it was interesting to experience Cebu City, it is the quieter life...
Cebu City in the Philippines - our top tips
Cebu City is a lively Filipino city on the eastern side of the island of Cebu. The city is suitable...
Facts about the Philippines - 30 things you (maybe) didn't know
Facts about the Philippines! More than 8 million tourists visit this beautiful country every year, and we are one of...
Our trip to the Philippines - from Stockholm to Cebu
Let's tell you about the start of our trip to the Philippines! We have left...
Manila in the Philippines - exciting city despite bad reputation
Manila in the Philippines is a capital city where many people land by plane, only to travel on...
Boracay in the Philippines - tourist paradise
Boracay in the Philippines is an island paradise with a long, beautiful sandy beach and plenty of hotels, restaurants and...
Sabang and Puerto Galera in Mindoro, Philippines
Have you visited Sabang and Puerto Galera in the Philippines? These two resorts are located on the northeastern...
Guest of the Week: Katarina Söderberg, passionate about school projects in the Philippines
Katarina Söderberg currently lives in Norrland, but has spent many years on the island of Bohol in the Philippines....
Boat trip to Manila in the Philippines - from Boracay
Today it was a boat trip to Manila from Boracay. We started with a small boat from Boracay...
10-hour journey - from Mindoro to Boracay
We have now travelled from Mindoro to Boracay in the Philippines. We were picked up by car...
Films from the Philippines 2023
Video from the Philippines No 1 - Malapascua
Video from the Philippines no.2 - Malapascua
Video from the Philippines no.3 - Sailing around Cebu
Video from the Philippines no.4 - Sailing around Cebu
Video from the Philippines no.5 - Bohol
Video from the Philippines no.6 - Palawan
Video from the Philippines #7 - Palawan - Boracay
Info and facts about the Philippines
- Capital city: Manila
- Language: Filipino and English
- Residents: 104.9 million (2017)
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Religion: Christianity (Catholicism)
- Flag: The flag of the Philippines is blue and red, with a white triangle with three gold-coloured stars and a sun.
- National anthem: Lupang Hinirang
Good to know about the Philippines
- Price mode: Cheap (cheaper than Sweden)
- Time difference: +7 hours
- Emergency number: 911
- El: Adapter needed for many sockets
- Water: Choose bottled water
- Watch out: UD has long advised against travelling to Mindanao and the Philippines is also affected by typhoons every year. Check the current situation on Sweden Abroad before departure.
- Think about: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you enter the country.
Travelling to the Philippines
- Flight: Several airlines fly from Stockholm to Manila (Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airlines, Turkish Airlines and others). A stopover can be in, for example, Istanbul, Dubai or Doha.
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