Ferries link almost every major island in the Philippines. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, Cebu-born and Mindanao-based · Updated October 22, 2026 · Routes and fares checked October 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to […]

Philippine peso bills and coins. Photo: Giovanni Carlo Bagayas. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, a Filipino living in Mindanao · Updated October 20, 2026 · ATM fees and e-wallet rules checked October 2026 This guide contains affiliate links. If you sign up or book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at […]

Flying is the fastest way to hop between Philippine islands. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 20, 2026 · Baggage rules checked against Cebu Pacific, PAL and AirAsia policies This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra […]

Install your eSIM before you fly and you can book a Grab or message your hotel the moment you land. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Last updated October 11, 2026 · Prices checked on official Globe and Smart pages This guide contains affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn […]

Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links to tour and travel partners. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Answer Boracay is a small resort island in Malay, Aklan, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, famous for the powdery white sand and turquoise […]

Quick answer: Moalboal is a 2.5–3-hour road trip south of Cebu City — no ferry needed. It’s Cebu’s diving and snorkeling capital, famous for the Sardine Run at Panagsama Beach, Pescador Island, and Kawasan Falls canyoneering nearby in Badian. Most travelers book an all-in-one Klook day tour with hotel pickup, guide, and entrance fees included, […]

The El Nido–Coron expedition route threads through Palawan’s most remote islands. Photo: bestphilippinestravelguide.com Quick Answer: The El Nido to Coron boat expedition is a 3-to-5-day journey on a traditional wooden bangka between El Nido and Coron, sailing through the Linapacan Islands and Culion. You sleep in beach huts or camps on a different island each […]

Home › Cebu › Bohol Day Trip from Cebu By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, updated 2026 Quick Answer: Yes, a Bohol day trip from Cebu is possible, but it’s tight. The OceanJet ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Tagbilaran takes about 2 hours each way ($16.29 one-way) and gives you roughly 6-7 hours on the ground […]

Last updated: October 2026 · By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas Quick answer: Simala Shrine, officially the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, is a castle-like Catholic shrine on a hilltop in Barangay Lindogon, Sibonga, about 55 to 60 km (2 to 2.5 hours) south of Cebu City. Entrance is free, it’s open daily, and weekday mass is […]

Home › Destinations › Cebu › Sinulog Festival 📍 Cebu City, Philippines Sinulog Festival 2027: Complete Visitor Guide to Cebu’s Grandest Celebration Dates, parade route, where to watch, and exactly when to book your hotel — everything an international visitor needs to plan a trip around the Philippines’ biggest festival. ✍️ Giovanni Carlo P. Bagayas […]