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Busuanga Island in Coron, Philippines. 

Where water is as clear as vodka, and everyone is drunk on its beauty

A Silversea shore excursion to Coron in the Philippines brings sheer cliffs, turquoise waters and brilliant coral and fish.

  • by Brian Johnston
Philippine Airlines premium economy.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines (PAL) premium economy, Manila to Sydney

It's hard to complain when you're sitting in Premium Economy and there's no-one sitting next to you.

  • by Steve Meacham
Downtown Manila.

Manila, The Philippines things to do: Expert tips from an expat

A favourite haunt for this expat is La Mesa Eco Park - the last rainforest in Manila.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Movenpick Resort.

Six of the best Boracay luxury stays

Six of the best luxury stays on Boracay Island in the Philippines.

  • by Steve Meacham
The correct way to watch something on a plane: With headphones.

Airline review: Philippine Airlines business class, Sydney to Manila

The passenger next to me decides to watch an expletive-laden documentary - without headphones.

  • by Steve Meacham
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This cycle ride is on exquisitely made bamboo bikes.

Manila, Philippines: Cycle the city's historic sights on a bamboo bike

A bamboo bike enterprise gives local jobs and sightseers a unique city tour.

  • by Steve Meacham
The Manila Hotel.

The Manila Hotel: Philippines' first luxury hotel where the Beatles caused a diplomatic incident

​General Douglas MacArthur returned, but The Beatles got out of town... The Manila Hotel has some tales to tell.

  • by Steve Meacham
Be sure to get a window seat when flying into Palawan.

Airport review: Little El Nido, Palawan, the Philippines

Whether taking off or landing, observe the islands and beaches of this archipelago spread out below.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Makati skyline, metro Manila.

Best things to see and do in Makati, Manila: Expert expat travel tips

The city has a surprising number of hidden and rooftop bars perfect for cocktails on warm nights.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Boracay was named the world's most beautiful island in 2012.

Travel tips and advice, Philippines: Is the 'new' Boracay worth returning to?

Boracay had become an insanely overdeveloped tourist trap; now it's back, and it's better.

  • by Steve Meacham