Dive deeper into the Phillipines
Beaches
Take a look at the Philippines beaches which offer more than beauty: think remote shores, rich marine life, and a fight for sustainability.
Why the Philippines beaches are among some of the best in the world
Much of the country’s coast is completely undeveloped with pristine beaches offering myriad possibilities to access the natural environment away from resort hotspots…
Gastronomy
From omnipresent vinegar and soy-based adobo dishes to extravagant halo-halo dessert – a super sweet mishmash of ice-cream, taro cubes, evaporated milk, coconut, and fruit preserves. If ever a cuisine embodies its people’s fun-loving livewire character, alongside a rich trading history and tropical fecundity, then look no further than the gastronomy of the Philippines.
A culinary guide to the Philippines
Rich in history, bold in flavour, and deeply communal, Filipino cuisine offers a vibrant, unforgettable introduction to the nation’s soul
Culture
The Philippines boasts six UNESCO World Heritage sites, which are designated due to cultural, scientific, and historical global significance. Three of them recognise this country’s characteristic fusion of indigenous culture and historic colonialism. Their preservation allows travellers to open a time portal back to pre-Christian culture, Spanish rule, and Catholic identity.
Journey back in time in the Philippines with a visit to its three cultural UNESCO Heritage sites
UNESCO sites in the Philippines showcase a rich blend of indigenous heritage, Spanish influence, and timeless cultural landscapes
Reasons to visit
There should be little surprise the Philippines was nominated in three categories in this year’s Wanderlust Awards (“most desirable region” (Cebu); “most desirable island” (Palawan); and “most desirable country”), because this wondrous archipelago, that flies under the radar, is a heady mix of world-class beaches, charismatic culture and cuisine, nature, and adventure.
5 reasons the Philippines is so desirable
This wondrous archipelago, which flies under the radar, is a heady mix of world-class beaches, charismatic culture and cuisine, nature, and adventure.
Waters
As enchanting as the water, scuba divers and snorkellers will discover a new realm of beauty in its warm, biodiverse seas. From reefs to wrecks, its marine treasures are well-protected and are best seen from November to April, during the clear weather spell.
A deep dive into the waters of the Philippines
Take a peek under the water’s surface in
this unspoilt South-East Asian destination to discover a kaleidoscopic world of marine life
