Philippines Travel Diary

Journey through the islands of the Philippines with personal travel diaries full of first impressions, local culture, and island-hopping adventures. These stories capture the charm, chaos and beauty of travelling solo across this tropical nation.

Cancalanog Falls Cebu Philippines
Philippines

Road to Algeria and Cancalanog Falls (Philippines Diary #3)

    I checked-in for three nights at Nirvana Bamboo Houses & Dive Resort in Moalboal. My accommodation was in a bamboo bungalow, which I loved! The place has a bit of a hostel-vibe with a communal area, hammocks, pool, tables tennis, board games, and even a mini putt-putt course! There was

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    Small Cabin in the South Barili
    Philippines

    A Cabin in the Woods in Barili (Philippines Diary #2)

      There are two major tourist spots on the island of Cebu: Moalboal and Oslob, both in the south. There be Whale Sharks that roam! Diving with a Whale Shark is a bucket-list item for me. I decided to make a stop halfway down the island by bus, in a little

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      Port Barton
      Philippines

      Port Barton and Phinal Thoughts (Philippines Diary #10)

        A well-travelled local suggested a visit to Port Barton on the Island of Palawan while we were waiting to get trendy trims at a popular barber shop. With no expectations, I signed up to spend two of my remaining nights there while still in the Philippines. Port Barton is a

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