Siargao is my favorite island in the Philippines. I know I’m not the only one who feels that way—pretty much every traveler I met there had the same reaction. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re planning a trip to Siargao too and I promise you’ll love it. The island sits out on the…
Siargao is my number one island in the Philippines. I loved it so much, I actually ended up staying for almost two months. From the beaches to the amazing restaurants and cafes, the friendly community, and all the beautiful nature spots—it’s easy to see why so many people fall in love with it. One of…
If Siargao isn’t already on your Philippines itinerary, go ahead and fix that. It’s a favorite for so many travelers—and as much as I hate to agree with the crowd, I kinda get it. Siargao really does tick all the boxes: surf, beaches, nightlife, cafes, nature, and just that overall vibe that makes you want…
Oliver and I are big breakfast people. Like, the kind who land in a new place and immediately start looking up where to get good coffee. So as soon as we arrived in Bohol, the café hunt began—and honestly, we were pleasantly surprised by how many solid spots we found. Since we were here for…
Before coming to Bohol, I had no idea how big the island actually is. I did what most people do—typed “hotels in Bohol” into Booking.com and immediately got hit with a wave of confusion. There were beach resorts, jungle lodges, and city stays all mixed together. That’s when I realized I needed to figure out…
Siargao Island in the Philippines has long been known as the country’s surf mecca and a go-to backpacker hotspot. But over the past few years, it’s started to gain a new reputation—Siargao is quickly becoming the top digital nomad destination in the Philippines. Hey, I’m Oliver, and this is my personal digital nomad Siargao guide,…
Siargao Island in the Philippines is definitely on the rise. And yes, I know — someone’s uncle probably surfed here 20 years ago and swears it was “way better back then.” I get it. It’s not a hidden gem anymore, but it’s still growing fast. It started with the surfers. Then came the backpackers. Then…
If you’re a digital nomad and looking for the best coworking spaces or laptop-friendly cafes in Siargao—you’re in the right place. The Philippines has been blowing up with remote workers lately. Coworking spots are popping up, coliving is a thing, and cafes are happily letting you set up shop with your laptop all day. And…
Siargao Island in the Philippines is 100% about to blow up—even more than it already has. (And no, not literally blow up. I’m talking full-on tourism takeover.) So if you’re thinking about going… go now. Before it turns into the next Bali. You’ve been warned. We just spent nearly two months living, exploring, and sipping…
I’ve already talked about Siargao a few times on this blog, mostly to rave about how good the food scene is—and how the vibe here feels a bit like a mini Bali, with all the cool cafes, restaurants, and bars. In this little article, I want to focus on something that surprised me: the cocktail…