Slow guides to the island, written from the porch.
11 posts
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.
6 min read
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.
5 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
8 min read
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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
5 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
3 min read
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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