Planning a trip to the Philippines can feel overwhelming — there are more than 7,600 islands to choose from, and I wanted to see everything. In this episode, I share what I actually did on my two-week trip and what I wish I had done differently. I’m joined by my friend (and actor) Mucho Garcia, who grew up in Cebu, and he adds local insight, cultural context, and plenty of must-do recommendations.

This one feels really special to me because it’s not just about beaches and boats — it’s about the choices you make when you travel, and the balance between wanting to see it all and actually slowing down to enjoy it.

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Chapters
0:00 – Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭
3:00 – My 2-week Philippines itinerary
6:00 – Scuba diving & Apo Island
8:00 – Volcano caves
12:00 – Manila traffic & Boracay beaches
13:00 – Unique things to do (sardine run, canyoning, tarziers, Chocolate Hills)
17:00 – Katie’s Travel Tips (transport, safety, cash, scuba)
20:00 – Filipino food & desserts (halo-halo, ube, lechon)
25:00 – Traditions, tattoos, karaoke, and culture
28:00 – Lessons learned: slowing down when traveling

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