Budget & Stays

Budget Travel Gems Across the Philippines

From cozy homestays to wallet-friendly island escapes, discover the most affordable places to stay and explore across the Philippines.

Living in Cebu as a Digital Nomad: Costs, Wifi and Neighbourhoods
22Jul

Living in Cebu as a Digital Nomad: Costs, Wifi and Neighbourhoods

A look at living in Cebu as a digital nomad, with monthly costs, internet reliability and which neighbourhoods suit remote work.

Where to Stay in Iligan: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
04Aug

Where to Stay in Iligan: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Iligan City, from budget pension houses to the boutique Residence by Ivory, plus how to get from Laguindingan Airport and what…

Where to Stay in Cavite: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
06Aug

Where to Stay in Cavite: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Cavite for every budget: Silang for the Tagaytay view, Bacoor for Manila access, Imus and Kawit for history. Prices, areas, and…

Where to Stay in Ozamis City: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
10Aug

Where to Stay in Ozamis City: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Ozamis City, from poblacion pension houses to the port and airport, with real hotel names, honest prices in pesos, and which…

Where to Stay in Alaminos: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
11Aug

Where to Stay in Alaminos: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Alaminos for Hundred Islands: Lucap vs Poblacion vs Bolo, real price brackets from budget to resort, and what a day trip…

Where to Stay in Sultan Kudarat: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
12Aug

Where to Stay in Sultan Kudarat: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Sultan Kudarat: Tacurong vs Isulan, real hotel and inn options, honest prices, and practical tips for basing near Baras Bird Sanctuary…

Where to Stay in Palawan: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
20Aug

Where to Stay in Palawan: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Palawan, area by area. El Nido, Coron, Port Barton and Puerto Princesa compared, with real peso prices for hostels, mid range…

Where to Stay in Puerto Galera: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget
22Aug

Where to Stay in Puerto Galera: Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Puerto Galera, compared. White Beach, Sabang, Aninuan and Talipanan side by side, with honest room rates in pesos for every budget…

Where to Stay in Manila: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget
24Aug

Where to Stay in Manila: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Manila, area by area. Makati, BGC, Malate, Intramuros and Pasay compared, with rough nightly prices in pesos, what a day costs,…

Where to Stay in Mindoro: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget
11Sep

Where to Stay in Mindoro: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget

Where to stay in Mindoro, area by area. Puerto Galera, Sabang, Calapan, San Jose and Sablayan compared, with honest room prices in pesos, ferry fares…