Lose Yourself on 7,107 islands in the Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago 7,107 islands. It's not hard to understand why people want to come here. Traveling this region of Southeast Asia is like a dream. Here you can truly escape if you have time.In a bid to inspire you further, we've put together a list of 4 places we recommend you visit in the Philippines.

Lose yourself on 1,107 islands in the Philippines

1. Palawan - Philippines (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Nothing defines Palawan more than its waters. With seascapes the equal of any in Southeast Asia, and wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic, the Philippines’ most sparsely populated region is also the most beguiling.


2. Mindoro - Philippines (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Mindoro chapter from Lonely Planet’s Philippines guidebook.


3. Southeast Luzon - Philippines (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Between the dagger heights of volcanic Mt Mayon and the leviathan-studded depths sea near Donsol, there’s a lot of variety here. Close enough to Manila to benefit from good infrastructure, it still feels removed from the capital region’s grind.


4. Philippines - North Luzon (Chapter) Lonely Planet

North Luzon has machete-toting hill tribes who are quick to smile and quicker to share their rice wine; surfers racing waves onto sunny beaches; Spanish colonial cities; and the lonely, fortress-flecked edge of the archipelago.