Money in the Philippines: Currency, ATMs and Daily Costs
How to handle money in the Philippines: the peso, exchange, ATMs and fees, cards and e-wallets, tipping, island cash warnings and budget tiers.
Travel Information
Comparisons
Philippines vs Vietnam: Which Trip Is Right for You?
Philippines vs Vietnam compared on beaches versus culture, cost, visas, seasons, food and getting around, with advice on which suits your trip.
Comparisons
Philippines vs Thailand: Which Should You Choose?
A balanced comparison of beaches, cost, ease of travel, visas, season, food and infrastructure to help you choose between the Philippines and Thailand.
Comparisons
Philippines vs Indonesia: Which Should You Choose?
A balanced comparison of beaches, diving, surf, culture, food, getting around, visas and best months to help you pick between the Philippines and Indonesia, or combine both.
Comparisons
Cebu vs Bohol: Which Should You Choose?
Cebu vs Bohol compared on culture, beaches, diving, nature, food, access and crowds, with clear advice on who should pick which and how to combine both.
Comparisons
El Nido vs Coron: Which Palawan Destination Is Better?
A practical comparison of El Nido and Coron covering scenery, island hopping, beaches, diving, access, crowds and who each suits, plus how to combine both.
Itineraries
Siargao 5-Day Itinerary for Surfers: Lessons, Tide Pools and Islands
A practical Siargao 5-day itinerary for surfers: arrival, Cloud 9 lessons, Magpupungko tide pools, island hopping, rain-day backups and where to stay.
Itineraries
La Union 3-Day Itinerary: A Surf Weekend Plan
A practical Friday-to-Sunday surf weekend in La Union, with lessons, cafés, Tangadan Falls, sunsets, traffic planning and rainy-day backups.
Comparisons
Boracay vs Palawan: Which Should You Choose?
Boracay is compact, social and easy; Palawan is wilder and more scenic. Compare beaches, nightlife, access, costs and best months, and learn how to combine both.
Transport
Manila to La Union: Bus and Travel Time Guide
How to get from Manila to La Union by bus, van or car: the NLEX, SCTEX and TPLEX route, rough travel times, where to get off and what to do with surfboards.