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How to Choose a Responsible Whale Shark Encounter in the Philippines
Swimming with whale sharks is a Philippines highlight, but not all encounters are ethical. How to tell the responsible ones from the harmful.
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The Philippines' Farm-Tourism Boom: How Rural Stays Are Reshaping Travel in 2026
Beyond the beaches, the Philippines is betting big on farm tourism. Why farm stays are the country's fastest-growing travel trend, for slow travellers.
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Siquijor: The Philippines' Island of Healers, Waterfalls and Slow Days
Wrapped in folklore and ringed by empty beaches, Siquijor is one of the Philippines' most beguiling slow islands. How to visit it unhurriedly.
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How to Travel the Philippines Around Typhoon Season
A practical guide to travelling the Philippines around typhoon season: the two monsoons, when and where storms hit, and how to plan a flexible trip.
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The Philippines' Diving Renaissance: Coral, Conservation and Slow Travel Underwater in 2026
The Philippines is the world's leading dive destination, and its reefs are increasingly protected. What the diving renaissance means for travellers in 2026.
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Sagada and the Banaue Rice Terraces: Slow Travel in the Philippine Cordillera
A slow-travel guide to the Philippine Cordillera: the Banaue and Batad rice terraces, Sagada's caves and hanging coffins, and how long to stay.
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The Philippines' New Airports and Domestic Travel in 2026
The Philippines is overhauling Manila's airport, building a mega-hub at Bulacan and growing Clark. What the 2026 airport changes mean for domestic travel.
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The Philippines' eTravel System and 2026 Entry Requirements
Every traveller to the Philippines must now register on eTravel. A 2026 guide to the free online arrival system, visa-free entry, QR codes and avoiding scams.
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How to Island-Hop the Philippines Slowly: Ferries, Flights and Buffer Days
With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines tempts you to rush. A slow guide to moving between them well, using ferries, flights and buffer days.
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Beyond Boracay: The Philippines' 2026 Turn to Slower, Spread-Out Travel
The Philippines is working to send travellers beyond Boracay and Palawan. What the 2026 dispersal strategy means for slow travellers seeking quieter islands.
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Batanes: The Philippines' Northernmost Islands, at Walking Pace
Remote, windswept and quietly beautiful, Batanes is the Philippines at its slowest. A guide to the Ivatan islands, their stone houses and rolling hills.
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