Guest Post Guidelines — Write for Best Philippines Travel Guide
We accept guest posts on Philippines travel, food, culture, and destinations — and we also accept posts from unrelated niches, provided the article is written to genuinely connect with our audience and your backlink fits naturally within the content. Low-quality posts, pure link-placement articles, and off-topic promotions are rejected. Fee is $30–$50 depending on topic type.
About Best Philippines Travel Guide
Best Philippines Travel Guide is run by Giovanni Carlo Bagayas — a Filipino travel writer born in Cebu City, raised in Dumaguete, and now based in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. I’ve been exploring and writing about the Philippines for years, covering everything from island-hopping routes and local food to cultural traditions and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Our readers are English-speaking travelers — primarily from the US, UK, and Australia — who are planning trips to the Philippines or looking to understand Filipino culture and food more deeply. Every guest post we accept must add genuine value to that audience, regardless of the author’s niche.
Topics We Accept
Our core content covers the Philippines — travel, food, culture, and lifestyle. Posts on these topics are fast-tracked for approval.
- Island destination guides
- Itineraries (Cebu, Palawan, Siquijor, Boracay, etc.)
- Budget travel tips in the Philippines
- How to get around the Philippines
- Hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots
- Regional Filipino food guides
- Pasalubong and local delicacies
- Street food experiences
- Filipino recipes and cooking
- Best restaurants in Philippine cities
- Filipino festivals and fiestas
- Filipino customs and etiquette
- Traditional games and folklore
- Philippine history and heritage sites
- Filipino myths and legends
- Living or retiring in the Philippines
- Expat guides to Philippine cities
- Cost of living in the Philippines
- Business and entrepreneurship in the Philippines
- Philippine nature and wildlife
Unrelated Niches — The Blending Rule
We understand that link building often requires placing content outside your exact niche. We accept guest posts from unrelated niches — but with a strict standard that protects both our readers and your link’s long-term value.
The blending standard — what this means in practice
The article must be written for our audience, not about your product. If you sell home improvement services, don’t pitch us “Top 10 Home Renovation Tips.” Instead, pitch something like “How to Set Up a Filipino-Inspired Garden Retreat at Home” — your link to a relevant page on your site fits naturally, our readers get useful content, and both sides win.
Your backlink must be placed contextually — where it genuinely adds value for a reader who wants to learn more. A forced link with no relevance to the surrounding paragraph will be removed during editorial review without refund.
What blended niches look like in practice
- How to create a Filipino-inspired home interior
- Bringing tropical design into any home
- Indoor plants popular in Philippine homes
- Filipino furniture and décor traditions
- Health benefits of traditional Filipino ingredients
- Wellness retreats in the Philippines
- Filipino superfoods travelers should try
- Mindfulness and slow travel in the Philippines
- Budget travel hacks for the Philippines
- Starting a small business in the Philippines
- Remote work destinations in the Philippines
- Cost of a Philippines trip for US/UK travelers
- Best apps for traveling in the Philippines
- SIM cards and internet for travelers
- Digital nomad life in the Philippines
- Travel photography gear for island trips
- Marine wildlife experiences in the Philippines
- Bringing pets to the Philippines
- Philippine endemic animal species
- Sea turtle conservation in Philippine waters
- Filipino flavors and international fusion
- Coffee culture in the Philippines
- Native Filipino ingredients and their uses
- Craft beer and spirits in Philippine cities
Pricing & Publishing Options
| Option | What’s included | Fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Post — Travel / Food / Culture | New article on Philippines travel, food, or culture topics. Written by you, published under your byline. | $30 | 1–3 business days |
| Guest Post — Unrelated Niche (blended) | New article from an unrelated niche, written to blend naturally with our Philippines travel audience. | $30 | 1–3 business days |
| Link Insertion — Existing Post | A contextual link added to an existing published article on bestphilippinestravelguide.com. Link must be relevant to the content. | $30 | 1–2 business days |
| CBD / Crypto / Casino Content | Accepted only when blended with travel content. Must pass editorial review. | $50 | 2–3 business days |
Content Standards
We maintain editorial standards that protect our readers and our site’s authority. Every submission is reviewed before publication.
| ✅ We accept | ❌ We reject |
|---|---|
| 100% original content not published elsewhere | Plagiarized, spun, or AI-generated spam content |
| Minimum 1,000 words — well-structured with headings | Thin content under 800 words with no real value |
| Written in proper English, grammar-checked | Poor grammar, broken English, or machine-translated text |
| Content that genuinely helps our readers | Purely promotional or sales-heavy articles |
| 1–2 contextually placed links, relevant to the content | Irrelevant, spammy, or excessive links (3+) |
| 2–4 high-quality images (original or royalty-free, properly credited) | No images, watermarked images, or uncredited copyrighted photos |
| Author bio (2–3 sentences) with one link to your site | Fake bios, anonymous submissions, or multiple author links |
| Adult, gambling, or CBD content — blended with travel, $50 fee | Pure adult, illegal, or harmful content with no travel angle |
Link Policy
- Maximum 1–2 links per post within the article body
- Links must be contextually relevant — placed where they naturally add value to the reader
- Affiliate links are allowed if disclosed and relevant
- Outbound links to adult, illegal, or gambling sites (outside the $50 tier) will be removed
- Forced or unnatural link placements will be removed during editorial review without refund
- One additional link permitted in your author bio
How to Submit
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I write about topics unrelated to the Philippines?
Yes — as long as the article is written to connect with our audience of Philippines travelers and the content genuinely provides value to them. See the Blending Rule section above for examples of how unrelated niches can be pitched to fit naturally.
Do you accept AI-generated content?
We do not accept pure AI-generated spam or articles that show no real expertise or personal voice. AI-assisted writing that is well-edited, factually accurate, original, and genuinely useful is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Low-effort AI dumps will be rejected immediately.
How long does it take to get published?
After payment is confirmed, we publish within 1–3 business days for guest posts and 1–2 business days for link insertions.
Can I submit to multiple pages for link insertion?
Yes. Each link insertion is $30 per existing post. Contact us with the specific page URLs you’re targeting and the anchor text you’d like to use, and we’ll confirm if they’re available.
Will my article be indexed on Google?
Yes. All published articles are indexed, live on the site permanently (unless policy violations occur), and carry a do-follow or no-follow link depending on the topic and niche. We use rel=”nofollow sponsored” for paid link insertions in compliance with Google’s guidelines.
What is your PayPal email?
Send payment to gbagayas@gmail.com. Please include your article title or topic in the payment note.
I review every submission personally. I’ve been writing about the Philippines for years and I know what our readers — US, UK, and Australian travelers — actually find useful. If your content genuinely helps them, it will find a place here. If it’s a thin link drop dressed up as an article, it won’t.
Ready to submit your guest post?
Send your topic pitch, target keyword, and website URL to get started. We respond within 1–2 business days.
📩 Email us at gbagayas@gmail.com