Asia
Banaue Rice Terraces Tour Without a Guide
Just when we thought that the Philippines couldn’t get any prettier after having spent two weeks exploring deserted beaches and waterfalls, we made our way to the north, heading towards the rice terraces of Ifugao, where we planned on going on a Banaue rice terraces tour. We had heard great things about this part of […]
50 Philippines Travel Tips
The Philippines is by no means an easy country to travel in. We have compiled a list of 50 Philippines travel tips after discovering that it is sometimes complicated to get around, transport is difficult to book, and that making your needs understood can sometimes be a challenge. Many procedures are overly slow and complicated and […]
Cheeky Passports’ Chicken Adobo Recipe
Perhaps there is no dish that encompasses Filipino cuisine, culture and history in the same way that the Adobo does. The dish consists of meats marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorns and garlic cooked until very tender, whereupon the meat and thickened sauce is served over rice. Pork and chicken are typically used due to […]
A Cebu City Walking Tour – Exploring Cebu
If, like us, you believe that the best way to experience a city is by walking about and getting lost in it, then you will love our Cebu city walking tour! Cebu city is the main city of the island of Cebu, and if you are heading down to the central-south part of the Philippines, […]
How to get to Sibuyan Island
Travelling from island to island in the Philippines tends to get complicated sometimes. Sibuyan, located in the province of Romblon, is a particularly hard to get to destination. We found it quite difficult to find information regarding the logistics of travelling to the island so here’s our in-depth guide on how to get to Sibuyan. […]
Why We Fell In Love With Sibuyan and Cresta de Gallo Island
As the jeepney set off from the port of Magdiwang to San Fernando, we wondered whether coming coming to explore Sibuyan island and Cresta de Gallo island had been a good idea. The locals grinned at us with some surprise and the long dusty ride along a road on Sibuyan packed with boulders and mud […]
Things to do in Moalboal – Exploring Cebu
The little fishing town of Moalboal is charming enough to be included on the backpacker trail when exploring Cebu. There are plenty of things to do in Moalboal, including the Moalboal sardine run as well as some good opportunities for snorkelling. Diving in Moalboal is very popular among enthusiasts. Getting from Cebu to Moalboal is […]
A Guide to The Good Friday Crucifixions in San Pedro Cutud
After a very sudden and unexpected change of plans during our travels in the Philippines, we found ourselves in Manila for Easter weekend. We were aware that the Semana Santa was a big deal in this country, but I had never imagined that I would be spending the day I normally reserve for making figolli […]
How to get to San Fernando Pampanga from Manila
Online directions to the Crucifixion site in San Pedro Cutud seemed very hard to come by, so we are writing this post specifically for people wanting to see the Semana Santa activities in San Fernando. Here’s how to get to San Fernando Pampanga from Manila. Read about our experience getting there, or scroll further for a […]
The Best Bohol Tourist Spots – Our Guide to Bohol
It comes as no surprise that Bohol island in the Philippines is a popular destination. Bohol tourist spots include the quirky Chocolate Hills, cute tarsiers, stunning waterfalls, the organic Bohol Bee Farm, a man made forest, and a rural interior, thus ensuring that there are always many things to do in Bohol for those looking […]