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Philippines

This Philippines is an incredible island nation of more than 7,500 palm covered white sand isles, friendly people and crystal clear water. Visit Coron and sail into volcano lakes and waterfalls, stay at the Shangri-La Mactan and island hop with Cebu Pacific Air

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Six places I can’t wait to travel to when the pandemic is over, by Emmie Farrell

I love living on Magnetical Island (did you know that is what Captain Cook named it? But everyone calls it Magnetic without the al) The island’s real name is Yunbenun …

The best of Siquijor Island with (or without) kids!

Siquijor Island is one of our favourite spots to visit in the Philippines. It’s the perfect tropical island combination of natural beauty and mystical reputation – one that kept visitors …

VISIT COCO GROVE BEACH RESORT, SIQUIJOR ISLAND, THE PHILIPPINES

We loved our stay at the Coco Grove Resort, it’s even better than the pics! 

UP IN THE AIR WITH CEBU PACIFIC

Cheap flights, safe flying, lots of fun and super easy – flying with Cebu Pacific

THINGS TO DO IN CORON, PHILIPPINES: VISIT CONCEPTION FALLS

Coron’s gorgeous Conception Falls is only an hour out of town and the perfect break from island hopping!

CORON ISLAND TOUR – ISLAND HOPPING IN CORON, PHILIPPINES WITH KIDS

Yay island hopping! We love it, and our island tour in Coron was the best we’ve been on in our travels so far.

WHAT TO DO IN CORON PHILIPPINES WITH KIDS

Our first day in Coron, Philippines – swim, climb, hot springs, tricycles and happiness.

SHANGRI-LA MACTAN RESORT & SPA: BEST PHILIPPINES FAMILY RESORT

Book your flight to Cebu and take the family to this incredible resort.

Why my perforated eardrum was a blessing.

There’s always an upside, and my eardrum issue made me slow down and get to know a wonderful family…

Two weeks in – five things we’ve learned so far

We’re now two weeks into our trip – what have we learned so far? 

The best things to do in Bohol

Yes! We’ve left the Shangri-La and have headed off on our own – and we’re doing FINE! 

We made it to the Philippines!

Our year of traveling adventure has begun! And it’s so wonderful x

THE BEST GUIDE TO MOALBOAL, PHILIPPINES.

Lazy afternoons at Salmon Haul. I rush from work to pick Emmie up from school and we choose – beach or bay? Salmon Haul is still secret, like Blackwoods was back in the day before the crowds discovered it. It’s beautiful, quite, blue and clean. Summer afternoons – you just have to get outside.

BEST PACKING GUIDE FOR THE PHILIPPINES

What is it about palms that makes them so loveable? Is it because they’re tropical and make us remember beachside holidays, romance and past adventures? That they reach and stretch for the sky?