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Old and new mix at Waterfront Cebu
Let Waterfront Cebu Hotel be your home away from home

Holy Week 2018: Where to pray Stations of the Cross in Bicol
For those who are Bicol-bound this Holy Week, here are tourist destinations that also serve as venue for Stations of the Cross and other traditions

Exciting Samar destinations for thrill seekers
Tired of the usual beach trip? Samar will satisfy your craving for adventure

IN PHOTOS: Turtle release, celebrations at Bataan's Pawikan Festival 2017
Release of newly-hatched pawikans, sea turtle-themed performances and art exhibits, sand sculptures, and more
Old Food and Proud: Balay Cena Una's take on Homegrown Bicol Food
Balay Cena Una is one of Bicol's best-kept secrets – an ancestral home that serves up delicious comfort food
IN PHOTOS: Exploring the Waterfront Insular Davao hotel
The spacious grounds and beautiful views of this hotel has made it an easy favorite for many travelers

IN PHOTOS: Calayan Island's caves, falls, coves, white beaches
Discover one of the unexplored islands in the northern part of Luzon

Your updated Boracay guide: How to explore, relax, and give back
Here s where to stay what to eat what to do and more at one of the world s best islands

IN PHOTOS: These 4 PH islands are the 'world's friendliest'
Four of the Philippines islands are at the top of the Travel Leisure World s Friendliest Islands list

El Nido, Palawan: Your comprehensive, updated guide
Birdhouse hotel owner Mark Anthony Villaflor gives us his ultimate guide to exploring the island

The vibrant beauty of Davao's Kadayawan Festival
More on the cultural significance of Kadayawan and what makes this week long celebration unique

Sandugo Festival: Experience Bohol's past and future
Writer Josh Berida explores Bohol beyond the iconic Chocolate Hills and tarsiers

Travel guide: Touring El Nido's enchanting lagoons and beaches
Planning a trip to see the beautiful lagoons and beaches in El Nido Palawan? Here s a guide for your visit – complete with itinerary and budget

[Where I've Been] Inside El Nido's super cool Spin Designer Hostel
Joshua Berida talks about his experiences at Spin Hostel a backpacker s dream dorm

Traveling to Rody Duterte’s misunderstood Mindanao
I am looking forward to the time when hearing of places such as Kidapawan Tawi Tawi Zamboanga Sulu or Mindanao will not elicit fear but fond beautiful memories

Boracay on my mind
Boracay where moments of serenity and sensory overload go hand in hand When life was easy and breezy in the island people must have thought they were in the bosom of paradise

A visit to Mt Apo, experiencing a world within a world
The beauty of this mountain and the fulfillment that awaits adventurous souls who climb it should be experienced by every Filipino It s our moral obligation to protect it for future generations

7 breathtaking Mindanao destinations you shouldn't miss
Mindanao is home to many pristine beaches fetching landscapes and beautiful waterfalls that will entice anyone to return

6 fun, beautiful Davao restaurants to try
Looking for a date place? Here are fun finds for different budgets

7 travels to help heal your broken heart
From quiet retreats to extreme adventures here are some trips to help you move on

12 best memories of my time in the Philippines
Once you visit some places in the world you get a feeling whether you’ll return to them or not But the Philippines is one place I ll always go back to writes English traveler Tommy Walker

Soul-searching trip to Nagsasa Cove, beauty from disaster
Nagsasa shows that there can be something beautiful after a disaster – new beginnings new hopes and new reasons to fall in love again

El Nido, Palawan: Tips for the budget traveler
Traveler Mark Villaflor and his wife Camille have packed up and moved to El Nido Palawan Here are his top tips for your budget trip to the beautiful island paradise

First time in Cebu? Locals share awesome things to do in 24 hours
Visit Cebu s famous beaches go stargazing eat like a king Locals talk about what they would do if they had just 24 hours in Cebu

These 7 places in PH shine bright and beautiful every Christmas
Staying in the city or looking to travel this Christmas? Take a look at these magical destinations that shine bright during the holidays in the Philippines

Tacurong, the city of goodwill (and great eats!)
My recent visit to the City of Goodwill brought me to places where locals usually dine Let s take a look at these great eats as well as the beautiful locations

Touring Davao Oriental's Subangan Museum
From an exhibit the bones of a 53 foot whale to its various displays Subangan Museum shows off many aspects of Davao Oriental

Add these 4 stunning destinations to your PH travel bucket list
It takes a while to get to these destinations but the journey is worth it for these beautiful views and unhampered peace and quiet

How beautiful Miagao captured my heart
For me Miagao is just a bit more special for beyond the quiet facade it has unexpected eclectic delights to offer

IN PHOTOS: Which of these 5 Palawan destinations will you visit next?
El Nido Coron San Vicente Taytay Puerto Princesa – what s next on your Palawan itinerary?

'I fell in love': 26 beautiful PH travel stories, in photos
Every sunset shot features the same sun but each photo tells a different story What s yours? Here are travel stories from this edition of SharePH Milestones

The 5 people I met in the Philippines
British backpacker Will Hatton looks back on his month traveling the Philippines and recalls the Pinoy friends he met along the way

A boatman's fatherly care: Finding good in our Calaguas misadventures
Now I am convinced that life at its craziest is also at its most instructive writes traveler Mavic Conde

Peaceful adventure: Stand-up paddleboarding in Bohol
Beautiful views gentle movement a sense of peace and serenity

[Part 5] British backpacker's PH adventure: My Pinoy guardian angel
Will survives an arduous swim while getting lost on the way to town in search of wifi

[Part 4] British backpacker's PH adventure: Street food in Manila
Will discovers isaw balun balunan betamax and more

[Part 3] British backpacker's PH adventure: Tattooed by Whang Od, the living legend
Tiny droplets of blood decorated my arm as slowly but surely Whang Od continued to breathe life into the design with her bamboo hammer

Running in the darkness, breathtaking sunrise
We couldn t help but stare at the ocean of clouds stretching to the horizon lit lavender and saffron by daybreak

First impressions of the Philippines, and why we were sad to leave
You can come to Philippines for the beaches but what you ll get is so much more Two Brazilian travelers talk about what made them fall in love with the Philippines

Why I fell in love with Cebu
My dream is to continue traveling to Cebu but also to see some other parts of the Philippines as well writes Australian Rob Brand

IN PHOTOS: Beautiful caves in Cagayan Valley
Planning your next trip? Visit Cagayan to see these beautiful natural caves

7 romantic PH travel destinations for your dating milestones
Dating committed considering proposing? Or is it complicated – and you just want to pack up and go? Travel ideas for the different stages of your relationship

German traveler's PH journey: Going off the beaten path
For three months I traveled the country in search of those hidden gems if you haven’t been to these places yet now is the time to discover them writes Philipp Dukatz

Overview: What you'll see at the City of Dreams Manila
Three hotels a dazzling variety of restaurants and more make up the newest attraction in Manila – the City of Dreams

Why the Philippines suits me
Since booking a trip to the Philippines in 2009 American traveler Bob Bales has been back 7 times Here he shares what he loves about the Philippines

My Sinulog: The personal and the collective
It is the festival s befores and afters I find endearing reflects writer Jona Branzuela Bering

Britania Islands, breathtaking paradise in Surigao del Sur
A group of beautiful untouched islands is Surigao del Sur s best kept secret specifically in the municipality of San Agustin

Spotlight on Sugar Beach, Sipalay's sweet surprise
Edgar Alan Zeta Yap uncovers the secluded but sensational doze and dive destination of Sipalay Negros Occidental 5 hours away from Bacolod and Dumaguete

German traveler's 20 reasons to fall in love with the Philippines
Filipinos know how to turn strangers into friends writes German traveler Sabrina Iovino

14 stunning photos of Siargao, a surfer's paradise
It s time to visit some of the country s beautiful destinations Will you be booking a trip to Siargao soon?
