How to backpack the Philippines on a budget


The Philippines is a bloody good place to backpack.

Turquoise lagoons, tiny beach towns, cheap hostels, island-hopping boats and some of the best sunsets you'll see in your whole damn life.

One little problem, though, there are over 7,000 islands, and hopping between them can be a bit of a mission...

We've just published an article full of great tips to help you plan a trip to the Philippines on a budget. Check it out by clicking the button below.

An island-hopping adventure in the Philippines doesn't always go to plan if you don't know exactly what you're doing.

Flights can mean backtracking, ferries can eat into travel days, and doing the right places in the wrong season can translate into an awful amount of people and higher prices than you actually budgeted for.

The trick is knowing which places are worth your time, how to piece together your route, and where you can save a bit of cash without missing out on the good stuff.

The full itinerary, with practical tips on getting around, where to stay, and what to do, can be found on the link below 😊

Travel far. Spend less. Live more.​
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