Culture and Food

Beyond Beaches: Discover the Philippines Through Culture and Cuisine

From time-honored traditions to mouthwatering local eats, discover some of the most vibrant cultural hotspots and culinary adventures across the Philippines.

 

Sunset Sailing in Boracay: Paraw Prices, Best Time and What to Expect

Sunset sailing in Boracay on a traditional paraw: what it costs in PHP per boat, what time to go, how to pick a captain, what…

Cooking Classes in Iloilo: Prices, What You’ll Learn and Where to Book
22Jul

Cooking Classes in Iloilo: Prices, What You’ll Learn and Where to Book

A practical guide to cooking classes in Iloilo: what they cost in PHP, where to find them, the Ilonggo dishes you will learn including KBL…

Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo: Dates, Costs and What to Expect
22Jul

Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo: Dates, Costs and What to Expect

Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan: the January dates, what happens each day, flight and hotel costs in PHP, where to stay, and how it compares…

Filipino Town Fiestas: What Happens and How to Join Respectfully
22Jul

Filipino Town Fiestas: What Happens and How to Join Respectfully

What happens at a Filipino town fiesta, when they run through the year, and how visitors can join in without intruding.

Traditional Weaving in Abra: Workshops, Communities and Visiting
22Jul

Traditional Weaving in Abra: Workshops, Communities and Visiting

A guide to traditional weaving in Abra, the communities keeping it alive, and how to visit or take a workshop respectfully.

Riding a Jeepney in the Philippines: Fares, Routes and Etiquette
22Jul

Riding a Jeepney in the Philippines: Fares, Routes and Etiquette

How to ride a Philippine jeepney, covering fares, how to signal your stop, passing your fare forward and basic etiquette.

Homestays in Vigan: Costs, How to Book and What to Expect
22Jul

Homestays in Vigan: Costs, How to Book and What to Expect

Homestays in Vigan, Ilocos Sur: what they cost in PHP, how to find an accredited one, what staying with a Filipino host family is actually…

Manila Street Food at Night: What to Eat and Where to Find It
22Jul

Manila Street Food at Night: What to Eat and Where to Find It

Where to find Manila's best street food after dark, from Poblacion to Quiapo and Binondo, what isaw, kwek-kwek and balut actually cost, and how to…

Sinulog Festival in Cebu: Dates, Parade Route and How to Survive It
22Jul

Sinulog Festival in Cebu: Dates, Parade Route and How to Survive It

A practical guide to Sinulog Festival in Cebu: the January dates, the Grand Parade route, where to watch from, what tickets and hotels cost in…

Volunteering in Palawan: How to Find a Real NGO, What It Costs and What the Work Is Like
22Jul

Volunteering in Palawan: How to Find a Real NGO, What It Costs and What the Work Is Like

A practical guide to volunteering in Palawan: how to spot a legitimate NGO, what placements really cost in pesos, visa rules, living conditions and the…