Tourists are instructed and strongly encouraged to follow the following rules once they

arrive in the Philippines:

 You must always follow the medical guidelines set forth by the government (such as
wearing masks and face shields, observing social distances, avoiding crowded places,
regularly sanitizing of hands, and following the triage processes in every places you
are going to).
 You must report your travel and health history with decency and honesty.

 You must adhere to the contact tracing guidelines that apply to your area or
location.

 Whenever a symptom or symptoms appear while you are in the nation, you must
report them right away so that the problem may be handled and the person with
whom the suspected patient is in contact can be found.

The Philippines, which has more than 7000 islands, is one of those places that is usually
underappreciated when compared to other places in Southeast Asia.

But for those who do venture there, you'll be rewarded with many white sand beaches,
clean waterways, sparkling emerald-colored volcanoes and lakes, and stunning rice fields
and mountains.

This Philippines Travel Guide, written by someone who proudly calls the Philippines home,
is packed with insider advice, practical suggestions, and vital details to help you explore
and get the most out of your vacation there.

How to Prepare for a Trip to the Philippines

Pack appropriately because the Philippines is a warm, tropical nation. It may get cooler if
you want to travel further north to the rice terraces, thus it is strongly advised that you
pack a lightweight waterproof jacket.

Bring plenty of sunscreen or rash guards if you intend to spend most of your day island
hopping. A nice pair of training shoes ought to be adequate unless you intend to tackle
some challenging trails. Check out our Philippines Packing List, which includes all of our
top suggestions for what to bring, for a complete list of what to bring.

In any case, we advise bringing a reliable backpack. We adore our dependable Osprey
backpack and our beloved Nomatic Travel bag, which we use as a day bag.

Although many visitors come to the Philippines only to take advantage of the many
breathtaking beaches, there are also some very stunning mountains to climb there.
Generally speaking, when it comes to Filipino food, a lot of travelers don’t know where to
begin. Admittedly, the food in the Philippines isn’t as good as other countries in Southeast
Asia like Thailand and Malaysia who have countless of street food stalls everywhere.

Usually, the best Filipino food is when it is home cooked, best eaten with friends and
family. Here are a few dishes that I recommend you try out during your time in the
Philippines. As a word of warning, if you’re vegetarian, you might have a difficult time
traveling around the Philippines as meat is a staple.

After spending a lot of time dishing out tips and advice on traveling around my home
country, the Philippines, I decided to create a detailed guide to help you make the best out
of your trip planning. Featuring the best things to see and do in the Philippines, this
guidebook provides a great overview of the places and sights that you can’t miss out on.