Philippines
travel book
Your Philippines trip, ready to go: from the must-sees to the lesser-known islands
Even if you only have two weeks off.
- ⚡ Instant access
- 📱 Clickable e-book made for mobile
- 🔄 Free updates
- 🤝 Money-back guarantee
The problem with the Philippines isn't a shortage of beautiful islands. It's that there are too many, and a badly planned route can cost you two days of transfers... only to land on a beach packed with tour groups in life jackets 🫠
After 3.5 months exploring the country, we built the guide we wish we'd had. The must-sees, the best day trips far from the crowded beaches, and above all the islands nobody knows about yet 👀
No research left to do. Here's what's inside the guide:
Optimized itineraries for 15 days, 2 or 3 weeks, and 1 month
5 itineraries with all the information you need to travel from one island to another and the recommended time to spend on each.
13 stops, in detail
We tested everything so you can choose: private or group tours, the El Nido to Coron cruise, whale sharks (ethical), snorkeling, beaches... What's worth it, and what it costs.
Our trusted contacts
No hidden commission, just wonderful people we met while traveling, for the excursions & tours.
The right place to stay, first try
We tested several places at every stop, from homestays to more comfortable hotels, to suit every budget (plus the ones we scouted on the ground).
No nasty surprises
Preparation, visas, money, what to pack, how to get between islands, where to withdraw cash...
Your exact budget, item by item
Know exactly how much to set aside before you go: accommodation, transport, activities, dining... Everything is broken down by itinerary.
150 Google Maps points
So you can see what's around you at any time.
Bonus
Exclusive discounts
Discounts that will directly pay back the cost of the e-book:
- -10% on the 3-day trip to Balabac, -10% on the guided tour in Banaue, -10% on the most amazing hotel in Coron, in a lagoon.
Handy phrasebook
A sheet with the basic words to know in Tagalog so you can chat with the locals
The traveler's checklist
A handy tick-box sheet to be 100% sure you don't forget anything before you leave.
This could be your trip:
💡 We no longer share exact locations on Instagram. It's a deliberate choice: we keep them for the guide, so they don't get overrun. Better for those places, and better for you 🙌
They travelled with the guide. Here's how it went:
PS: your trip will cost you around €2,000. The guide is less than 1% of that budget. Are you really going to risk the best trip of your life over that?
Want a preview of the Philippines Travel Book?
Here's a short look at my Philippines travel guide
Questions?
When to go?
March to May is the best time to travel to the Philippines. Keep in mind that each island has its own climate, so it’s hard to get perfect weather everywhere at the same time. You’ll often read on blogs that the season already starts in December or January, but we don’t recommend it. We were there in early January and because of the strong winds, many tours were canceled and the days were less enjoyable.
February is also high season: it’s much more crowded than in March or May, and hotels are often fully booked, especially in Palawan (El Nido, Coron and the Balabac tours).
What budget?
In the Philippines, excursions and boat trips are usually the biggest part of the budget. You can find simple accommodation for a minimum of €25 per night and meals for €3/4, and nice places for 40-60€/night with pools.
Here’s an estimated 14-day budget for 2 people:
- Accommodation: €300
- Excursions: €1200 (including some nights, for example Balabac trip + El Nido-Coron cruise)
- Transport: €550
- Food & extras: €300
Total for 2 people: €2 350
So, isn’t €25 more worth it to have zero research to do and be sure you’ll get off the beaten path?
What are the refund conditions?
We truly want every traveler to be happy with their guide.
But because this is a PDF file that cannot be “returned” or “deleted” after download, we cannot issue a refund without a valid reason. Unfortunately, we’ve seen too many abuses and we need to protect our work and our content 🙏
This is why refunds are only possible in justified situations, clearly defined below.
1. Refund request period
You can request a refund within 7 days after your purchase.
2. Eligibility conditions
A refund is possible if you explain what is missing or causing issues when planning your trip, so we can improve the guide.
What we require:
- A concrete reason with clear feedback about the specific information you’re missing.
What we do NOT refund:
- Requests based on missing information about a destination or step that was never included on the sales page.
(For example: you expected information about Malapascua in the Philippines even though this step does not appear on the map of the sales page.) - Requests without justification.
- Requests based on simply changing your mind.
- Requests submitted after downloading multiple guides in a row and asking a refund for all of them (clear abuse).
- Purchases made using major promotional discounts (over 40 percent).
What are the payment methods?
You can pay safely by bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Google Pay, Apple Pay and iDEAL. All payments are secure and protected
Have you tested the recommended locations?
We only recommend places we REALLY loved (collaboration or not!) and we also also recommend places based on all our research (best locations, value for money, ratings on google/booking) so you really don't have to do anything (well yes, just choose according to your available budget!).
What is the advantage of a guide compared to a blog where I find the information for free?
Personally, I have always had to read dozens of different blogs to organize an entire trip. Most bloggers only trace what they did and you need to do more research for the rest. Our guides are designed to save you this research time, and have everything in one place, from preparing (visa, business to bring, cash, sim card...) to visualizing your complete itinerary.
In addition, if you follow me on Instagram you know that we are always looking for little-known paradisiacal places, to find ourselves alone. And it's these gems that I keep very dear for my guides, I no longer share precise locations publicly! Not to mention the exclusive discounts that I negotiate and that you won't find anywhere else.
How do I get updates?
As soon as a guide is purchased, you get all of its updates for free! They will be sent to you by email to the address provided during your purchase.
💡 tip : Keep this email with the download link carefully so you can access the latest version at any time.
What format will I get after the purchase?
The e-books are interactive pdf files (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for long mobile devices that can be scrolled like a site. Please don't print it ♻️
Is the e-book right for me if I don't plan to spend as much time in the country as you do?
Yes, we offer itineraries for all durations, especially for those who only have one or two weeks of vacation.
