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La Union — specifically the strip of surf beaches and cafes around San Juan — has become the most popular

Mayon Volcano is the most famous volcano in the Philippines, and arguably the most perfectly shaped stratovolcano in the world.

Complete guide to Puerto Princesa, Palawan — the Underground River, Honda Bay island hopping, Iwahig firefly watching, getting there, food, and where to stay.

Complete guide to General Luna, Siargao — Cloud 9 surf break, island hopping, Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko rock pools, getting there, best time to visit and where to stay.

Complete guide to Bacolod, Negros Occidental — the MassKara Festival, chicken inasal, The Ruins, heritage sites, day trips, and where to stay in the City of Smiles.

Everything you need to know about Cagayan de Oro — the CDO River whitewater rafting experience, Mapawa Nature Park, food, getting there, and where to stay.

Complete guide to Siquijor — beaches, waterfalls, the Lazi Church, folk magic traditions, getting there from Dumaguete, and where to stay on the island.

Complete guide to Panglao Island in Bohol — beaches, world-class diving, Balicasag Marine Sanctuary, getting there, best time to visit and where to stay.

Subic Bay occupies an unusual space in the Philippines — a former US naval base that reinvented itself as a

Packing for the Philippines is both easier and trickier than packing for most destinations. Easier because it’s tropical and informal