The Philippines: Island-hopping and bamboo hut bliss

This is the moment when dreams become reality. Bags packed, favourite playlist on repeat and off you go on your plane to the Philippines! Countless stars twinkle in the sky with the promise that this adventure is gonna be next level! Island vibes, white beaches, crystal-clear water – and it's all a flight away. You lean back, close your eyes and dream one last time about everything to come... because it's about to get real!

You flick through your travel guide one last time and can hardly wait to finally experience it all for yourself! As the excitement within you slowly but surely grows to an immeasurable degree, you see the capital of the Philippines appear in the distance. Welcome to Manila! Your driver is already waiting for you at the airport, so you meet them and then you're ready to go. You hop in their back seat, make yourself comfortable and watch the colourful hustle and bustle of the city, totally gobsmacked.

Once you arrive at your hotel, what you do next is entirely up to you. Put your feet up and forge plans for tomorrow, or get out and start exploring right away?

Your self-made city tour starts right now! Take to your feet and off you go to Chinatown, the famous Rizal Park or the old colonial district of Intramuros. The latter is sure to amaze all history lovers; after all, it's home to Fort Santiago, which bears witness to the Philippines' past and its conquest by Spanish conquistadors. Are you more of a foodie? Then make a detour to the Quiapo market, which boasts countless cookshops and offers the best Filipino dishes. Chinatown is no less exciting. Did you know that Manila has the oldest Chinatown in the world? The first records date back to 1594! That alone makes it worth a visit. Let yourself drift through the bustling alleyways and explore the city with all your senses. Here, you can find something interesting on every corner and in every nook and cranny!

It's time to leave the urban jungle behind, because the islands of the Philippines have so much more to offer! So you get on the plane and head off to the next highlight of your trip. You take to the skies, and before you know it, your plane is already preparing to land. Where are you heading? The island of Bohol! It's a true nature lovers' paradise, and you realise just how true this is as soon as you see it from the air: the island jewel gleaming at you in the most beautiful shades of green. When you land, your driver is already waiting for you to take you to your stay on the island of Panglao, which is connected to Bohol by two bridges.

You check in and immediately get to exploring your beach paradise. Both Bohol and Panglao boast fantastic sandy shores. And where better to enjoy the sunset than right by the waves?!