A practical, trip-type packing guide for the Philippines: base essentials, mountain layers, island waterproofing, city day-bag musts, seasonal add-ons, and a printer-friendly checklist.
Browsing: island hopping
Masbate is where cattle-country grit meets underrated island calm. This Masbate travel guide maps out routes, rhythms, rodeo etiquette, beaches, and realistic itineraries.
This beginner-first guide to adventure travel Philippines breaks down easy water and land adventures, safety baselines, reputable-operator checks, weather skip rules, packing, budgets, and realistic 2–5 day itineraries.
Guimaras is the kind of island that feels like an exhale—short ferry hop, gentle roads, sweet mango moments, and quiet beaches you can actually linger on. Here’s how to do it slowly and well.
Zamboanga City is more than a checklist of attractions; it’s a living color story written in Chavacano phrases, vinta sails, canals glowing at dusk, and seafood markets by the sea. This guide follows the Zamboanga city colors from sunrise in the palengke to sunset at Paseo del Mar and island-hopping days on pink and emerald shores.
Hundred Islands National Park is often seen as a busy playground of zip lines and banana boats—but it can also be one of Luzon’s most peaceful getaways. This guide to Hundred Islands escapes focuses on quieter islands, unhurried swims, boatmen insights, sustainable island etiquette, and soft day and overnight itineraries so you can savor the park at a calmer, more human pace.
This El Nido travel guide follows my own island-hopping journey through lagoons, beaches, and quiet corners where magic hides in plain sight.
A warm and vivid Coron travel guide filled with wreck dives, emerald lakes, island-hopping bliss, and sustainable ways to explore Palawan’s crown jewel.
Discover the best of Palawan with Mika Santos in this Palawan travel guide — from El Nido’s island-hopping tours and Coron’s coral gardens to Puerto Princesa’s world-famous Underground River.
Discover the most unforgettable things to do in Boracay with travel writer Mika Santos — from peaceful sunrise walks and hidden coves to lively beach bars and water adventures. Experience both sides of this island paradise in one immersive travel story.