Any recommendations for the Philippines? Looking for something cheap and laid back, not super busy or touristy, but still with some decent options for exploring, eating, etc. I don’t have a budget yet, just starting to look into it but don’t really know where to start! Siquijor looks nice, would that be a pretty good bang for my buck? Any general recs or tips would be awesome. TIA :)
Siquijor is awesome if you've never been to Philippines before. Has a bit of everything, not too hectic compared to Boracay or Siargao, plus small enough you can rent a motorbike and see most of the island. Wonderland and Voodoo are both decent guesthouse options. There's also a Mad Monkey if you want a bit more of a social vibe.
If you want something a little bigger, Bohol is also a good shout. Tarsiers, diving, chocolate hills, sea of clouds etc. Plenty of cheap accomodation options on Panglao. I stayed at Adrianas Place Backpackers Resort last time I was over there, but its a little way out of town. Everywhere offers rental options on bikes though.
siquijor, apo island, el nido, busuanga or coron islands.
Panglao (Bohol), the Wander Nest, thank me later