Philippines Travel Guide: A 12-Day Island-Hopping Itinerary 📚 This guide is based my visit to the country and awesome experience around. Written by Debarun Sana The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, is country of islands, which means no single trip covers "the whole country" — but a well-chosen route through a few of them gives an excellent sense of the range on offer, from limestone lagoons to some of Asia's best diving. This 12-day itinerary covers Manila, Palawan (El Nido and Coron), Cebu, and Bohol. Entry Requirements U.S. citizens can enter the Philippines visa-free for tourism or short business trips of up to 30 days — this has remained the core rule despite some 2026 headlines about an expanded e-visa system, which applies to longer stays, work, and study, not standard tourism. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, and you'll need proof of an onward or return ticket. All arriv...