Natalie Tarin

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Iloilo City is the kind of place that quietly outperforms expectations. It's not on most first-time Philippines itineraries — travellers tend to bounce straight from Manila to Palawan or Cebu — and that's exactly why it's worth slowing down for. In 24 hours you can wander Spanish-colonial heritage streets, eat one of the most distinctive bowls of noodle soup in Southeast Asia, watch the sun set over a river esplanade, and still have time for a nightcap. We spent a longer stretch in Iloilo on...

Ditch the crowds and discover the hidden side of Panglao. From secret underwater markers to the quietest white sand beaches, here is your guide to the island’s best-kept secrets—and one spot you might want to skip.