Philippines – Indie Traveller

Ultimate Guide To Palawan (Itinerary & Travel Tips)

Marek Bron — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:41:39 +0000

Plan your trip to Palawan with this guide to all its great beaches and islands.

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A Backpacker’s Travel Guide to the Philippines

Marek Bron — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:15:00 +0000

Find out why The Philippines is Asia's best kept backpacking secret.

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Experiencing Ati Atihan: the Mother of all Filipino Festivals

Huub Lakerveld — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:14:32 +0000

The Filipino festival Ati Atihan held in January is commonly known as ‘the Mother of all Festivals’ in this archipelago of the Philippines. Given its age, this annually held fiesta in the city of Kalibo might even be called the grandmother. The Ati Atihan festival already existed before Marco Polo was born and before the ... Read more

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Batanes: A Guide to the Most Remote Philippine Province

Huub Lakerveld — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:14:08 +0000

Catching a first glimpse of the rugged rock formations, I feel like I’ve been catapulted from the lively streets of Manila to Jurassic Park in only two hours. This is Batanes, the northernmost frontier of the Philippines surrounded by nothing but water. The mountainous landscapes in the Batanes province reminded me of untamed Scotland, but ... Read more

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Where To Travel In The Visayas: 5 Amazing Islands In The Philippines

Huub Lakerveld — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:44:56 +0000

While most travellers head straight to known tourist spots like Boracay or Bohol, Huub shares with us this travel guide to the Visayas, the Philippines’ central islands, which are still very much under-the-radar. The Visayas is one of the three island groups in the Philippines. On the map, this archipelago forms the spine of the country. ... Read more

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Meeting Rare Thresher Sharks Off Malapascua Island

Marek Bron — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:24:00 +0000

Malapascua Island: the only place in the world where you can reliably meet the gorgeous long-tailed threshers.

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Witnessing a Real (!) Crucifixion in The Philippines

Marek Bron — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:47:00 +0000

Turns out Easter in the Philippines involves nailing a guy to a cross with real nails through actual hands... and that wasn't even the crazy part

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When A Filipino Family Invited Me for Dinner, Songs and Coconut Wine

Marek Bron — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:29:00 +0000

Sometimes when you travel, a priceless local experience just lands in your lap.

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