Things to Do

Every Experience Worth Having in the Philippines

Water sports, island hopping, food and nightlife across every island, ranked honestly with zero fluff.

Top Things to Do in Manila
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Manila

Beyond the buzz, Manila offers a rich tapestry of history, art, and flavor. Our guide reveals the essential things to do in Manila for an…

Top Things to Do in Legazpi: Mayon Volcano, ATVs and Bicolano Food
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Legazpi: Mayon Volcano, ATVs and Bicolano Food

The best things to do in Legazpi, from Cagsawa Ruins and Mayon Volcano ATV rides to spicy Bicolano food, with real costs and getting there.

Top Things to Do in Tuguegarao
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Tuguegarao

Discover the best things to do in Tuguegarao, from the stunning Callao Cave to its famous pancit. Your essential travel guide to the heart of…

Top Things to Do in Panglao
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Panglao

Discover the best things to do in Panglao, from the vibrant Alona Beach to the tranquil waters of Balicasag Island. Your essential travel guide awaits.

Top Things to Do in Bacolod
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Bacolod

Planning a trip to the City of Smiles? Discover the best things to do in Bacolod, from the iconic Ruins and MassKara festival to savory…

Top Things to Do in Batanes: Landscapes, Culture and Real Costs
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Batanes: Landscapes, Culture and Real Costs

Planning a Batanes trip: rolling hills and Ivatan stone villages, flight and weather realities, where to stay, real costs, and what disappoints some travelers.

Top Things to Do in Tagaytay: Taal Volcano Views, Fees and Costs
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Tagaytay: Taal Volcano Views, Fees and Costs

Top things to do in Tagaytay near Manila: Taal Volcano viewpoints, real entrance fees for Sky Ranch and Picnic Grove, where to stay, and what…

Top Things to Do in Vigan
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Vigan

Planning a trip to Vigan? Our guide covers the essential things to do, from the historic Calle Crisologo to local food markets and practical travel…

Top Things to Do in Iloilo: Heritage, Batchoy and Gigantes Islands
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Iloilo: Heritage, Batchoy and Gigantes Islands

Discover the best things to do in Iloilo, from Calle Real's heritage architecture and La Paz Batchoy to a Gigantes Islands day trip, with real…

Top Things to Do in Davao: Eagle Center, Durian and Samal Island
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Davao: Eagle Center, Durian and Samal Island

The best things to do in Davao City, from the Philippine Eagle Center and night market food to Samal Island and Mount Apo, with real…

Top Things to Do in Baguio
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Baguio

Planning a trip to the City of Pines? Our guide covers the best things to do in Baguio, from Burnham Park to hidden artist cafes…

Top Things to Do in Bohol
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Bohol

Planning a trip to Bohol? Our guide covers the essential things to do, from the iconic Chocolate Hills and tarsiers to the quiet beaches of…

Top Things to Do in Boracay
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Boracay

Discover the best things to do in Boracay. This guide covers White Beach's stations, local food at D'Talipapa, adventure sports, and travel tips.

Top Things to Do in Siargao
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Siargao

More than a surfer's haven, Siargao offers stunning lagoons, tide pools, and a vibrant local culture. Discover the best things to do in Siargao with…

Top Things to Do in El Nido
22Jul

Top Things to Do in El Nido

Planning a trip to Palawan? Our El Nido travel guide cuts through the noise to cover the best things to do, from iconic lagoons to…

Top Things to Do in Cebu
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Cebu

From swimming with millions of sardines in Moalboal to exploring 500-year-old history, this Cebu travel guide covers the best things to do on the island.

Top Things to Do in Siquijor: Waterfalls, Beaches & Island Magic
18Jul

Top Things to Do in Siquijor: Waterfalls, Beaches & Island Magic

Rope-swing waterfalls, cliff jumps, healer rituals and the clearest water in the Visayas — the complete guide to the best things to do in Siquijor.

Top Things to Do in Camiguin
18Jul

Top Things to Do in Camiguin

Top things to do in Camiguin: White Island sandbar, the Sunken Cemetery, Katibawasan Falls, hot and cold springs, Mantigue Island, realistic PHP costs, where to…

Top Things to Do in Port Barton
19Jul

Top Things to Do in Port Barton

Skip the crowds of El Nido and Coron. Here's what's actually worth doing in Port Barton, Palawan's laid back fishing village, from island hopping to…

Top Things to Do in San Vicente (Palawan): Long Beach and Beyond
20Jul

Top Things to Do in San Vicente (Palawan): Long Beach and Beyond

San Vicente, Palawan is home to the longest beach in the Philippines. Here's what to do, how to get there, what it costs, and where…

Top Things to Do in Bantayan Island
21Jul

Top Things to Do in Bantayan Island

A local rundown of the best things to do on Bantayan Island, Cebu, from Sugar Beach and Virgin Island hopping to the historic Saints Peter…

Top Things to Do in Moalboal
22Jul

Top Things to Do in Moalboal

The best things to do in Moalboal, Cebu, from swimming with the famous sardine run to canyoneering at Kawasan Falls and hiking Osmena Peak.

Top Things to Do in Malapascua
23Jul

Top Things to Do in Malapascua

From diving with thresher sharks at Monad Shoal to sunsets on Bounty Beach, here are the best things to do on Malapascua Island, Cebu.

Top Things to Do in Biliran
26Jul

Top Things to Do in Biliran

Where to go and what to do in Biliran, Philippines, from Sambawan Island's sandbars to hidden waterfalls, hot springs, and Mount Panamao, plus how to…

Top Things to Do in Guimaras
27Jul

Top Things to Do in Guimaras

The best things to do in Guimaras, the Philippines' mango capital, from beach hopping and the Guisi Lighthouse to hidden hikes most day trippers skip.

Top Things to Do in Romblon
27Jul

Top Things to Do in Romblon

The best things to do in Romblon in 2026: Bonbon Beach, Carabao Island, marble workshops, realistic PHP costs, safety notes and honest tips for this…

Top Things to Do in Marinduque
29Jul

Top Things to Do in Marinduque

A guide to the best things to do in Marinduque, from the Moriones Festival and Poctoy White Beach to Mount Malindig and the Tres Reyes…

Top Things to Do in Donsol
30Jul

Top Things to Do in Donsol

The best things to do in Donsol, Sorsogon, from swimming with whale sharks to firefly watching on the Ogod River, plus honest costs and timing…

Top Things to Do in Baler
31Jul

Top Things to Do in Baler

The best things to do in Baler, Aurora, from surfing Sabang Beach and trekking Ditumabo Mother Falls to Dicasalarin Cove, Ermita Hill and the historic…

Top Things to Do in Batad
31Jul

Top Things to Do in Batad

The best things to do in Batad, Ifugao: the amphitheatre rice terraces, the Tappiya Falls hike, terrace wall walks, village homestays and how to time…

Top Things to Do in Pagudpud
02Aug

Top Things to Do in Pagudpud

The best things to do in Pagudpud, from Saud Beach and Blue Lagoon to Kabigan Falls, the Bangui Windmills and Patapat Viaduct, with real entrance…

Top Things to Do in Iligan: The Complete Guide to the City of Waterfalls
03Aug

Top Things to Do in Iligan: The Complete Guide to the City of Waterfalls

Planning a trip to Mindanao? Here are the best things to do in Iligan, from Tinago and Maria Cristina Falls to where to eat, stay,…

Top Things to Do in Ozamis City: A Complete Travel Guide
04Aug

Top Things to Do in Ozamis City: A Complete Travel Guide

Discover the best things to do in Ozamis City, from Cotta Fort and Panguil Bay sunsets to Cobra Falls and Mount Malindang, plus real prices,…

Top Things to Do in Cavite: Corregidor, History and Beyond Tagaytay
04Aug

Top Things to Do in Cavite: Corregidor, History and Beyond Tagaytay

Discover the best things to do in Cavite beyond the Tagaytay pass through, from Corregidor Island and Aguinaldo Shrine to waterfalls and hidden beach coves.

Top Things to Do in Alaminos: Hundred Islands and Beyond
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Alaminos: Hundred Islands and Beyond

A practical guide to Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City: how the new digital registration system works, which islands to pick, plus the beaches,…

Top Things to Do in Nueva Ecija: Beyond the Rice Fields
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Nueva Ecija: Beyond the Rice Fields

A practical guide to Nueva Ecija beyond its Rice Granary reputation: bamboo rafting through Minalungao National Park, Pantabangan Dam, the Philippine Carabao Center, PhilRice, and…

Top Things to Do in Pampanga: Mount Pinatubo, Clark and the Culinary Capital
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Pampanga: Mount Pinatubo, Clark and the Culinary Capital

A practical guide to Pampanga beyond the food stop: trekking the Mount Pinatubo crater lake, Clark family attractions, Puning Hot Spring, and the sisig and…

Top Things to Do in Puerto Galera: Diving, Beaches and Waterfalls
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Puerto Galera: Diving, Beaches and Waterfalls

Puerto Galera sits on the northern tip of Oriental Mindoro, about 130 kilometers south of…

Top Things to Do in Camarines Sur: CWC, Caramoan and Bicol Flavor
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Camarines Sur: CWC, Caramoan and Bicol Flavor

Camarines Sur, known to most Filipinos simply as CamSur, is the province that put wakeboarding…

Top Things to Do in Laguna: Pagsanjan Falls, Hot Springs and Seven Lakes
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Laguna: Pagsanjan Falls, Hot Springs and Seven Lakes

Laguna sits just south of Metro Manila, close enough that several of its top attractions…

Top Things to Do in Rizal: Masungi Georeserve, Pinto Art Museum and Waterfalls
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Rizal: Masungi Georeserve, Pinto Art Museum and Waterfalls

Rizal province sits just east of Metro Manila, close enough that several of its best…

Top Things to Do in Bataan: WWII History, Las Casas and Quiet Beaches
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Bataan: WWII History, Las Casas and Quiet Beaches

Bataan sits across Manila Bay from the capital, close enough for a day trip and…

Top Things to Do in Tarlac: Mount Pinatubo, Capas Shrine and Mount Damas
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Tarlac: Mount Pinatubo, Capas Shrine and Mount Damas

Tarlac sits in the heart of Central Luzon, a province most travelers pass through on…

Top Things to Do in Dipolog: Boulevard, Dapitan and the Sulu Sea
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Dipolog: Boulevard, Dapitan and the Sulu Sea

Dipolog City, on the northern coast of Zamboanga del Norte, is known locally as the…

Top Things to Do in Cagayan de Oro: Rafting, Adventure and City Life
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Cagayan de Oro: Rafting, Adventure and City Life

Cagayan de Oro, often shortened to CDO, is the main gateway city to northern Mindanao…

Top Things to Do in Gingoog: Waterfalls, Bay and Oolong Tea
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Gingoog: Waterfalls, Bay and Oolong Tea

Gingoog City sits along the northern coast of Mindanao in Misamis Oriental, roughly midway between…

Top Things to Do in Nasugbu: Fortune Island and Mountain Hikes
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Nasugbu: Fortune Island and Mountain Hikes

Nasugbu sits on the western coast of Batangas, close enough to Manila for a weekend…

Top Things to Do in San Juan, La Union: Surfing and Beach Life
06Aug

Top Things to Do in San Juan, La Union: Surfing and Beach Life

San Juan, La Union, is the destination that turned surfing into a mainstream weekend activity…

Top Things to Do in San Pablo: Sampaloc Lake and the City of Seven Lakes
06Aug

Top Things to Do in San Pablo: Sampaloc Lake and the City of Seven Lakes

San Pablo City sits at the heart of Laguna province and carries a nickname few…

Top Things to Do in Quezon Province: Lucban, Tayabas and Borawan
06Aug

Top Things to Do in Quezon Province: Lucban, Tayabas and Borawan

Quezon Province stretches along the eastern edge of the CALABARZON region, anchored by Lucena City…