Philippines Packing List: What To Pack & Everything You Need To Bring
What we packed for 2-months travelling around the Philippines
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What we packed for 2-months travelling around the Philippines

Backpacking Southeast Asia? Here’s everything we packed in our bags

Philippines Backpacking Budget Guide: After two months tracking every expense, we’ve broken down exactly how much it costs to travel the Philippines. Here’s our full budget breakdown for accommodation, food, transport and activities, plus tips to save money.

Philippines Pre-Trip Checklist: From vaccinations and visas to travel insurance and e-SIMs, here’s our complete pre-departure checklist for backpacking the Philippines, organised in time order so you never miss a deadline before you fly.

Getting Around The Philippines: From colourful jeepneys and tricycles to shuttle vans and inter-island ferries, here’s our complete guide to navigating the country’s unique transport options, including tips for budget travellers and island hopping.

Best Time To Visit The Philippines: With over 7,000 islands and varied regional weather, timing your trip depends on where you’re going. Here’s our month-by-month breakdown of the dry and wet seasons, typhoon risks, and our honest take on the best shoulder months.

Palawan Budget Travel Guide: From the famous limestone cliffs of El Nido to hidden gem Port Barton and remote Balabac, here’s our complete Palawan itinerary

How To Get To Balabac Palawan: One of Palawan’s most remote and rewarding destinations, Balabac takes some effort to reach.

Discover the best areas of Palawan to visit and where to stay when you get there

A complete guide to visiting Port Barton in the Philippines

Where To Stay In Port Barton: From social hostels to secluded beachfront bungalows, here’s our guide to the best budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation in this laid-back, less-crowded corner of Palawan.

How To Get To Port Barton: This rustic Palawan town isn’t served by public buses, but shared vans make the journey simple. We compare routes from Puerto Princesa, El Nido and San Vicente Airport, covering costs and travel times.