Posted on: June 30th in Travel, Travel Photography by Becky Padmore.
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A photographic guest post by Flip Nomad.
The Philippines is a backpackers heaven. The country has 7107 islands to choose from, with jaw dropping beaches and waters teeming with marine life. The Philippines is often skipped by most travellers due to some exaggerated negative publicity that the country usually gets from the foreign media. But for those who travel to the Philippines, they find a paradise of white sand beaches, crystal clear water, fresh tropical fruit and seafood and they meet fun loving Filipinos who are globally known as the most hospitable people in the world. Here are ten pictures that will make you book your tickets now and fly to the Philippines.
Bais Sandbar, Negros Oriental
Banaue Rice Terraces, Northern Luzon
Coron, Palawan
Kawasan Falls, Cebu
Secret Lagoon, El Nido
Boracay, Aklan
Mayon Volcano, Albay
Marimegmeg Beach, El Nido
Nacpan and Calitang Beach, El Nido
Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte
These are just some of the sights that a lot of foreign backpackers are missing when they skip the Philippines. There are thousands others to choose from. The Philippines is truly a backpacker’s haven that no one should miss.
All photography by Flip Nomad.
Flip is a Filipino backpacker (and aspiring digital nomad) currently roaming around Southeast Asia. He blogs about budget travel tips and overland border crossing around IndoChina at flipnomad.com.
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21 March, 2013
Wow! what a nice pictures you got there. Actually, there are lots of wonderful place in the Philippines aside from that photos. If you have some time you can read this blogs about beautiful places and events in the Philippines. Here’s the link http://urbanmala.info/blog/
21 March, 2012
I agree with everyone else here- these pictures are gorgeous. It would be amazing to be able to see these beautiful sights in person. I have a lot of Filipino friends who go and visit their families back on the islands and they always say how beautiful and great it is there. Visiting would be pretty awesome. Is it hard to go from island to island? If so, are there some islands that are better to go to over others because of lodging or transportation options?
10 January, 2012
nice pictures flip i just want to go in the beach
9 January, 2012
Great Pics! I’ve been to the Philippines and I fell in love with country. Really beautiful. Unfortunately the country’s geography hurts it tourism wise as it is not landlocked with the rest of SE Asia. So a lot of travelers skip it.
You need to show the beach in Boracay and the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Incredible!
1 December, 2011
hi Flip.
Do you have any suggestions as far as accomodation in the Philippines? Looked around on your webpage but did not find any. Great site though
Best regards, Lone
10 September, 2011
These are great pics Flip!
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27 August, 2011
i thought thailand was backpacker’s haven. nice shot
2 August, 2011
It is strange that so much beauty is wrapped up in the Philippines. I know a family who lives there, and from their descriptions it is essentially a third world country. To see this side of this place is just wonderful. Nature might just be one of the aspects of these islands which makes life worth living. That water is gorgeous and everything else too! The photography is just superb as well.
12 July, 2011
These are stunning photos. The Philippines looks like a destination with drop dead gorgeous scenery. I’ve marched my sandals over quite a chunk of SE Asia but have yet to touch down here. These photos inspire me to do so soon!
6 July, 2011
thanks for everyone’s comments – Flip has definitely done his home country proud with these!
5 July, 2011
Incredible photos, and such a variety of colors and geography! The Philippines will most definitely not be a place I skip if I ever make it to SE Asia.
4 July, 2011
I love how you promote our own country through your blogs and your photography. These are stunning photos. Many foreigners skip the country in favor of other southeast asian countries — well, they are missing all these. I have a couple here i need to visit too. And you have not even included Batanes yet!
2 July, 2011
Gorgeous photos! I have never been, but it looks like a place I could spend a few months lounging around
1 July, 2011
Love the photos! I haven’t been to most of them though. I would love to fly a kite in the Bangui Windmills
1 July, 2011
Great set Flip you make me proud of our country by showing some of its beautiful places to fellow travelers in other countries
1 July, 2011
come and visit the philippines
if you have limited time go to el nido, palawan 
1 July, 2011
amazing pics man! well done
1 July, 2011
I love these pictures Flip, I really need to go to the Philippines!