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: Boats, Prices and Best Time to Go

A guide to sunset sailing in Boracay on a traditional paraw, covering prices, how long trips run and the best time of day to book.

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

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

A guide to cooking classes in Iloilo, what dishes they cover, roughly what they cost and how to book one.

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

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

A guide to the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, covering when it runs, what happens each day and how to join the street dancing.

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: How They Work and What to Expect
22Jul

Homestays in Vigan: How They Work and What to Expect

How homestays in Vigan work, what they cost, and what staying with a local family involves compared with a heritage hotel.

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, Route and How to Join
22Jul

Sinulog Festival in Cebu: Dates, Route and How to Join

A guide to the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, covering when it happens, where the parade route runs and how to take part respectfully.

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…