Ever tasted Filipino adobo cooked by someone’s grandma in a small-town carinderia, or watched the sunset from atop a 2,000-year-old rice terrace? (Slow travel in the Philippines)
If that sounds intriguing, then you’re in for a treat—that’s exactly the kind of genuine encounter the Philippines offers beyond its famous white-sand beaches. With over 7,000 islands, applying for an eTravel Philippines can be your gateway to a colorful mix of history, culture, cuisine, and hidden gems just waiting to be explored.
Step away from the typical resorts and you’ll find rice terraces older than the Roman Empire, craggy volcanoes, Spanish-era colonial towns, secret caves, bustling wet markets, remote islands… we could go on and on!
Ready to go further? In this article, we’ll show you five ways to go beyond the usual routes and explore the Philippines in depth.
Don’t Just Stick to the Capital
Many visitors land in Manila, hop over to Boracay — maybe squeeze in a stop in Cebu — and then call it a day. While these destinations are great, limiting your trip to this trio is a bit like visiting Italy and skipping Florence, Sicily, and Venice.
In fact, with 7,000-plus islands to explore, why settle for the most popular spots? Let’s take out the map and let wanderlust lead the way to these hidden gems:
- If you’re looking to go surfing and enjoy a laid-back pace, head to Siargao, the country’s surfing capital. Beyond catching waves, the island has a relaxed, barefoot charm and natural gems like the Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko Rock Pools.
- For something completely different, head north to Batanes. With its rolling hills, stone houses, and windswept cliffs, it’s often called the “Scotland of the Philippines.” Meanwhile, in Davao, you can sample the famously pungent durian fruit and spot the rare Philippine eagle (one of the most endangered eagles in the world).
- Finally, in northern Palawan, Coron’s turquoise lakes, hidden lagoons, and dramatic limestone cliffs offer an island-hopping paradise for snorkelers and divers.
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Learn More About the Country’s History
To truly understand and do slow travel in the Philippines, you have to get acquainted with its history, and there’s no shortage of places to do so!
- Let’s start at the very beginning: the Tabon Caves in Palawan. Known as the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization,” this…
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