Slow guides to the island, written from the porch.
16 posts
The islandCalm lagoons, gentle beaches, and a house big enough for everyone. How to plan Siargao for a family or a group of friends without the logistics taking over the holiday.
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Food & DrinksMornings are Siargao at its best, and the island does breakfast beautifully. Ten spots we love, in General Luna, Santa Fe, and up north, whether the day calls for sourdough, smoothie bowls, or shakshuka by a yoga shala.
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Out and aboutThe ride from General Luna to Alegria might be the best thing you do on the island. What to see, where to stop for lunch, and how to time the whole day around one tide chart.
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Food & DrinksSiargao's evenings are gentler than its reputation suggests. Five bars we'd send you to, whether the night calls for a serious cocktail, a sunset with live music, or a beachfront afternoon with the kids.
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The islandFour days is enough to fall for this island, if you spend them well. A day by day plan built around the way Siargao actually works: tides, scooters, boats, and sunsets.
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Surf, Beaches & SunsetsFrom Daku's wide white sand to the quiet coves past Pacifico, ten beaches worth the trip, roughly in order of distance from General Luna, with the tide notes that make each one work.
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Food & DrinksSiargao eats far better than a small island has any right to. Five places we keep going back to in General Luna, and three that make the ride north worth it on their own.
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Out and aboutThree small islands, one boat, and a whole day on the water. Our guide to Siargao's classic island hopping trip: how it works, what each island is like, and why it's made for groups.
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Out and aboutRain is part of life here, and it doesn't have to cost you the day. Six of our favourite ways to spend a grey one in General Luna — climbing, crafts, padel, and a lunch nobody rushes you through.
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Out and aboutSiargao built its reputation on waves, but some of the island's best days happen on flat water, or none at all. Here are ten things to do beyond the surf, with the practical details to plan them.
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The islandThe island gives a lot to the people who visit. Five simple ways to return the favour — a beach cleanup, a donation, and a few places where lunch does more than feed you.
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Surf, Beaches & SunsetsWhere to be when the light drops, from busy skate roads to untouched beaches in the north. Ten sunset spots around Siargao, near General Luna and beyond.
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Out and aboutEverything worth knowing before you land in General Luna: transfers, motorbikes, money, SIM cards, and how to choose between its very different neighbourhoods.
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The islandThe best time to visit Siargao depends on what you're after: dry-season sun and surf, or the quieter, greener wet season. A season-by-season guide, plus what to pack.
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The islandEvery route to Siargao runs through Cebu. Here's how to plan the flights, fares and the final ride to General Luna, without the guesswork.
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The islandSurf at Cloud 9, still lagoons, and warm welcomes. A look at what makes Siargao a place travelers keep returning to, long after the first trip.
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