Comments on: A Backpacker’s Travel Guide to the Philippines

By: Carl Gutierrez

Carl Gutierrez — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:10:09 +0000

Beginner hiking spots near Metro Manila if you wanna go treks and trails. https://www.wkadventures.com/outdoor/treks-and-trails-the-top-seven-beginning-hiking-spots-near-metro-manila/

By: Angel Concepcion

Angel Concepcion — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:17:27 +0000

El Nido, in Palawan, is probably my next destination only after the pandemic. Still want to go there even it’s so expensive, however, safety first. I hope that vaccine will be in-market soon so I can start traveling for the first time in my life.
By the way, I live in Manila, and I still enjoy places here as every tourist did.
Thumbs up for the article…

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 03:11:44 +0000

Would really love to check out the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. The family have been to Boracay and we definitely fell in love! I’m sure Bohol is no exception. Booking a trip next year! Thanks for this!

By: Franchesca Washington

Franchesca Washington — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:45:26 +0000

Hi author, your blog is great as always. You give me another sign to go in PH hahaha lol thanks to you. I have read a blog also about surfing luzon it mention three surfing towns in luzon. I think I gonna go to Baler this time after pandemic. Looking forward for your surfing blog Philippines. Thanks in advance ! - Franchesca

By: Chris Murrell

Chris Murrell — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:22:33 +0000

Thanks for this info, we are going to the Philippines for 5 weeks starting mid December. Priority is top snorkelling and local food.

By: Julian

Julian — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 02:23:23 +0000

In reply to Laszlo. How was it? What were your favorite parts?

By: Marek

Marek — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:41:40 +0000

In reply to Laszlo. Hey Laszlo, I wouldn't worry about the weather too much. Jan/Feb is smack in the middle of the dry season with lots of sun. Most of the photos were actually taken around April/May. 'Colder' is relative, it'll still often probably reach 30 degrees C.

By: Laszlo

Laszlo — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:01:03 +0000

Thanks Marek!
I am ahead of a 2 months trip to these beautiful islands. My plan was to start in January but I read it is colder in the first months. In photos, it looks like it is always cloudy. Is it true? Is it also too cold to enjoy tropical-beach life? Thanks for anyone’s answer.

By: Marek

Marek — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:08:01 +0000

In reply to Tyler.

Hey Tyler – sorry for the slow reply. Palawan is good for solo travelers as it’s the most popular bit, so there’s always some other travelers around. Personally I didn’t like the whale shark experience in Donsol so much… it was 20 boats chasing after 1 poor whale shark, and none of the boats observed the rules about keeping distance and not harassing the animals. 1 week is a perfect time to island hop around Palawan… maybe you can do that and have some amazing snorkeling around the islands.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:51:14 +0000

Hi Marek! I will be in Manila after Christmas, spend some time with Family, then have roughly 1 week to island hop as much as I can before hgeading back to Manila. Things I want to do are to swim with the whale sharks in Oslob or Donsol and island-hop through Palawan (Puerto Princesa and El Nido). Any recommendations of other sights to see around that are in that area? How much would a budget traveler spend to be “comfy,” and since I’m single, where’s the best places to meet or hang with other single travelers?