Siquijor Island is not a place you should try to rush. It is calm, green and easy to explore, with a beautiful coastline above the water and relaxed reef diving below it. I was born and raised in the Philippines and have returned every year since 2023, yet Siquijor still surprised me. Beyond the stories…
Working out how to get to Siquijor starts with two questions: where are you travelling from, and which Siquijor port will your ferry use? The island has no commercial airport, so most visitors arrive by ferry from Bohol, Dumaguete or Cebu. Siquijor has two main arrival points, Siquijor Port and Larena Port, and choosing the…
Deciding where to stay in Siquijor becomes much easier once you understand how the island is laid out. For most first-time visitors, and especially for divers, San Juan is the most practical base. I stayed in San Juan during my Siquijor dive trip and found it easy to reach dive centres, restaurants and island attractions…
There are more things to do in Siquijor than its size suggests. You can swim through an underground river, visit waterfalls and caves, stop at coastal viewpoints and still finish the day on a quiet beach. I grew up in the Philippines and have returned every year since 2023, so my expectations for an island…
Looking for an honest take on Last Frontier Dive in Siquijor? This is the dive centre where I did all my diving on the island in April 2026, and it left a real impression. I have been diving since 2013, so I have seen a wide range of dive centres, from the ones focused mainly…
Thinking about diving in Siquijor? I visited in April 2026 expecting a few pleasant reef dives and left wondering why more divers do not talk about this island. I was born in the Philippines and spent my first 20 years there. I have also returned every year since 2023 to dive and travel, yet Siquijor…
Getting from Cebu to Malapascua is fairly straightforward: travel north to Maya Port, then take a small boat across to the island. The part that needs planning is the timing, especially if your flight arrives late or you want to use the public boat. I made the journey solo in March 2026 after landing in…
Looking for a dive center in Malapascua you can actually trust? I’ve been diving since 2013 so I’ve experienced a range of dive centers from those focused mainly on getting you in the water to those that really pay attention to the overall experience. Evolution Diving Malapascua is firmly in the second category. I stayed…
Malapascua diving is unlike anything else in the Philippines. I visited in late March 2026 as the first stop of my Philippines dive circuit. The thresher sharks are real. So is the 4:30 AM alarm. I’d happily do both again. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the diving, how the thresher shark experience actually…
If you’re looking for a hotel in Subic Bay that feels polished, comfortable, and a little more refined—without the luxury price tag—this Le Charmé Suites review is for you. I stayed here for three nights in April 2025, and from the moment I arrived, it genuinely felt like checking into a European hotel—right in the middle of Subic…
