--- title: "Philippines" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Philippines." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/philippines" locale: "en" --- # Philippines Primary place hint: Philippines ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Philippines](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/philippines) ## Places in this area - [Luzon](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/luzon) (2 destinations) - [Visayas](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/visayas) (1 destination) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/philippines) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Philippines ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in the Philippines with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/philippines/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their Philippines guide provides a strong destination overview, connecting islands, beaches, coral reefs, cultural influences, natural landmarks, Manila, and island-hopping context. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/philippines/a-mini-guide-to-the-philippines/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, packing light, family trips, solo trips, and practical travel hacks. Their mini guide is a useful light introduction to the Philippines, offering broad destination inspiration for travelers starting to consider a trip. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/philippines/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, inclusive travel, and practical planning. Their Philippines travel guide is a helpful destination-focused resource for readers looking to begin planning with Travel To Blank's practical guide style. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/portfolio/philippines/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a practical budget-travel guide site focused on itineraries, logistics, visa guidance, and value-conscious planning. Their Philippines collection is a practical starting point for value-conscious planning, bringing together travel tips, ideas, and guides in one destination hub. - [Breathedreamgo](https://breathedreamgo.com/best-philippines-islands/) (breathedreamgo.com) Breathedreamgo is a transformational travel site focused on responsible travel, cultural immersion, solo female travel, yoga, and South Asia. Their Philippines islands article is a helpful comparison for matching island choices to interests such as white sand beaches, diving, snorkelling, and lush jungles. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/philippines-travel-guide/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and location-independent travel. Their Philippines travel guide is a practical overview for planning where to stay, what to do, which places to visit, and when to go. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/island-hopping-philippines/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous, nature-led, and women-focused travel. Their Philippines island-hopping guide is especially helpful for comparing islands across the country and planning a nature-led trip between them. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/festivals-in-philippines/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, hostels, and long-term travel. Their Philippines festivals article gives travelers a lively cultural angle on the country, with events tied to arts, parties, and local traditions. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/travel-to-the-philippines-with-kids/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a professional travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, practical advice, and trip inspiration. Their guide to visiting the Philippines with kids is a strong fit for families, covering activities, transport, food, and practical travel tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/philippines-on-a-budget/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel and trip-planning site focused on practical ways to travel cheaper and longer. His Philippines budget guide is useful for travelers who want practical advice on visiting and backpacking around the country for less. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-the-philippines/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog focused on destination inspiration, packing, photography, and stylish travel planning. Her Philippines article offers a concise, inspiration-led list of 10 things to do across the islands. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/philippines-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, SIM advice, remote work, and living abroad. Their Philippines SIM card guide is a helpful planning resource for comparing in-person purchases, online options, and eSIM choices. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/festivals-in-the-philippines/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel site covering itineraries, culture, food, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Philippines festivals guide provides a useful cultural overview through eight events, including Ati-Atihan, Sinulog, and Dinagyang. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/christmas-in-the-philippines/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is a sustainability-focused travel site covering ecotourism, conservation, culture, and responsible travel. Their Christmas in the Philippines article gives a thoughtful look at the season through history, traditions, decorations, food, and ways to celebrate. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/your-perfect-philippines-bucket-list-revealed/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine focused on culture, sustainability, and deeper destination context. Their Philippines bucket-list article is a well-rounded source of travel ideas shaped around what the island nation is known for. ## Travel Videos - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usJKJ80b5Pw) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring Karl Watson's long-form films about travel adventures. This travel documentary video is a strong Philippines itinerary reference, covering a three-week backpacking trip across Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Siargao, and Palawan. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y_ZsmWsqqs) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and planning tips. This guide video provides a practical Philippines planning overview, covering places to visit, getting there, getting around, prices, and budget travel tips. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=havvAwWciZU) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing regular travel videos with practical information and on-the-ground observations. This travel video is a good Palawan and Coron reference, featuring Puerto Princesa, the Underground River, El Nido, and Coron within a broader Philippines trip. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYxT9tCrADc) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting world travel and remote destinations. This guide video highlights things to do in Siargao, presenting the Philippines island as a surfing destination while also showing other activities from the trip. - [Away Together w/ Nik and Allie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh9puCk7BEc) (youtube.com) Away Together w/ Nik and Allie is a YouTube travel channel focused on DIY travel planning, travel tips, hacks, and vlogs. This vlog gives a practical El Nido, Palawan snapshot by following two days of scooter exploration, including NacPan beach, Bulang beach, and accommodation context. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2WlfS4ixYU) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on places, food, and ongoing travel experiences. This travel video offers a well-rounded northern Siargao island-hopping segment, covering San Benito, a hidden lake, a sand bar, and secluded islands. - [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i7TmJg4JC8) (youtube.com) Alan & Shannon is a YouTube travel channel by two Scottish creators documenting their journey through countries around the world. This travel video gives a thoughtful Philippines cultural segment focused on Kalinga tribal life and a conversation with an elderly woman whose age claim is described by the creators.