The Philippines / Republika ng Pilipinas – Let’s explore here

The Philippines is a stunning country that consists of over 7,600 islands in South East Asia. The islands are set over 1,100 miles North to South, and unsurprisingly, the combined coastline is one of the largest in the world. There are 23 active volcanoes, which cause the whole area to experience multiple earthquakes on a daily basis – although most are too small to be felt. It has no land borders.

What currency do they use in the Philippines?

In the Philippines they use the Philippine peso. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted in major cities only. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are ATMs in cities, although not guaranteed.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in the Philippines?

They speak Filipino and English in the Philippines, although hundreds of other languages are spoken, including Tagalog (which is almost the same as Filipino, Chavacano and Spanish.

What time zone is the Philippines in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit the Philippines?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in the Philippines?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though the Philippines yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in the Philippines?

Yes, wild camping is fine in the Philippines.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!