LANGUAGE: Filipino (Tagalog) and English
CURRENCY: Philippine Peso
VISA: not required for Australians staying as tourists under 30 days
AVERAGE DAILY BUDGET: 780PHP (budget), 2300PHP (mid range), 5700PHP (generous)
COST OF LATTE IN CAFÉ: 100PHP ($3AUD)
COST OF 330mL BEER AT RESTAURANT: RM50 ($1.50AUD)
WHAT TO EXPECT: stunning scenery, warm beaches, abundant marine life, friendly people, affordable (delicious) food
PHILIPPINES BLOG POSTS

24 Hours In Manila: Discovering The Philippine Capital
Manila probably isn’t at the top of many tourists’ Philippines bucket list. And I’ll admit, it wasn’t really on our radar either. Manila is a

Port Barton Restaurants: Where To Eat In Port Barton, Palawan
Port Barton is a sleepy seaside town on the western coast of the Philippine island of Palawan. The rustic township was our favourite destination in

Port Barton: Palawan’s Hidden Paradise
Reaching the small village of Port Barton on Palawan’s west coast was a breath of fresh air. We had to rub our eyes to make

El Nido Island Hopping: A Slice of Paradise
El Nido sits in the northern tip of Palawan, Philippines, and is the gateway township to the towering islands the region is famed for worldwide.

Sea Cocoon Hotel, El Nido: Everything You Need In Palawan
El Nido in Palawan is famed for its towering archipelago, lapping waterfront, and turquoise waters. The town is a launching pad for Bacuit Bay, where