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30 Philippines Pictures To Inspire Your Next Vacation

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By Lina Stock on January 17, 2017 • Last updated August 17, 2020 • 30 Comments
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Looking for some travel inspiration? The Philippines is one of those places that everyone dreams about but few people actually visit. This is an utter shame! Which is why we’ve put together some of our favorite Philippines pictures to convince you to visit. 

The country is absolutely stunning and while most people think only of the beaches, which there are plenty to be found, the country also offers a rich diversity both under and above the water with its colorful culture.

Our goal with these Philippines photos is to have you put in for your next vacation.

You can imagine that selecting a limited number of images to showcase here was a challenge, but these are some of the photos we feel the best capture the essence of what it is like to travel in the Philippines. 

Don’t leave home without: Lonely Planet Philippines (Country Guide)


30 Philippines Pictures To Inspire Your Next Vacation

(All photos created and owned by Lina Stock & Divergent Travelers)


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1. White Beach on Boracay Island
Chocolate Hills Philippines
2. Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island
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3. Local farmer plowing rice fields on Bohol Island
Coron Island Philippines Photos
4. Limestone cliffs and clear waters off Coron
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5. Sunset over White Beach on Boracay Island
Puerto Galera Philippines Photos
6. Turquoise Waters in Puerto Galera
Coron Town Philippines Photos
7. Coron Town street scene
Culion Leper Colony Philippines Photos
8. View of Culion Leper Colony, Northern Palawan
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9. Choir class on Culion Island, Northern Palawan
Sunset Philippines Photos
10. Sunset on a remote island somewhere between Coron and El Nido, Palawan
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11. The perfect camping spot between Coron and El Nido, Northern Palawan
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12. Sunset over the water from a Banca boat in Northern Palawan
Coron Island Philippines Photos
13. Clearwater, coral and limestone cliffs near Coron Island
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14. Young Filipino boy fishing near Coron Island
Bususanga Islands Philippines Photos
15. Jungle lunch and a swimming hole on Busuanga Island
Calauit Island Philippines Photos
16. Welcome to Calauit Island, Northern Busuanga
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17. Zebras and Giraffes at Camp Calauit, Northern Busuanga
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18. Local transport on Busuanga Island
Kayaking Busuanga Island Philippines Photos
19. Kayak adventures at Palawan Sandcastles on Busuanga Island
Sunset Busuanga Island Philippines Photos
20. Sunset from the beach on Busuanga Island
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21. Morning coastal view from Busuanga Island
Bususanga Island sunrise Philippines Photos
22. Misty morning view in Northern Palawan
Puerto Galera Philippines Photos
23. Palms and sun on Puerto Galera
Bohol Island Philippines Photos
24. Bright green rice fields on Bohol Island
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25. Serene views of El Nido in the evening light, Palawan Island
Palawan Philippines Photos
26. Hut with a view on a remote island in Northern Palawan
Crowning Glory Reef Philippines Photos
27. Underwater splendor at Crowning Glory Reef off Culion Island
Nemo Philippines Photos
28.  Finding Nemo while snorkeling in Northern Palawan
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29. Shimmery teal waters of the coasts on Linapacan Island
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30.  Umbrella beach view on White Beach, Boracay Island

If these Philippines pictures don’t have you scanning the internet for plane tickets, well, then I don’t know what will.

Of course, these Philippines pictures only scratch the surface of this beautiful and diverse country and these photos only showcase the experiences of our travels and those of our contributors.

The Philippines leaves much more to be discovered and of course, I have thousands of more photos I could share.

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This travel photography gear list is not the be-all, end-all of travel camera gear lists. These items are the ones we prefer to use based on our styles, needs and wants when in the field.

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Article by Lina Stock

Lina is an award-winning photographer and writer that has been exploring the world since 2001. She has traveled to 100 countries on all 7 continents. Member: SATW, NATJA, ATTA, ITWA
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Comments

  1. Cebu Tours says

    June 8, 2018 at 9:36 PM

    These are really amazing, Lina! I can’t believe these amazing places (some of them) existed. I am familiar with some of the places you have listed above and some are new to me. I love all the photos, it looks so stunning and the views too are just so amazing. I wish I could go there someday. Anyways, thanks for sharing this, Lina!

    Reply
  2. Carmen B says

    January 24, 2016 at 7:46 PM

    Awesome post!
    We spent the last Christmas in the Philippines and loved it… check out our blog if you need more inspiration or tips.

    Reply
  3. Katie Featherstone says

    January 24, 2016 at 3:58 AM

    You weren’t kidding were you?! I need to be there now! That camping spot looks like an incredible place to wake up!

    Reply
  4. Robert says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:00 PM

    Amazing photos! Palawan looks fabulous!! The Philippines are definitely on My Travel Bucket List. Hopefully sooner than later. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Karianne says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos – thanks for sharing! We were really disappointed that we did get the chance to visit the Philippines when we were in Asia last year – but we will definitely make it there some time soon!

    Reply
  6. Patricia says

    June 15, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    Great shots! I especially like the Northern Palawan hut and Chocolate Hills snapshots.

    Try visiting Bukidnon and Sagada next time. 🙂 Cheers!

    Reply
    • Lina says

      June 19, 2015 at 2:54 PM

      Thanks for stopping in. The Philippines are beautiful and we have a whole list of places to explore on a return visit. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Meg says

    June 12, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    so sweet of you guys to write this way about our country <3

    Reply
  8. thelostkidsph says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!

    Reply
  9. MArk says

    April 26, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    wow, thank you for showing your love for the Philippines! cheers and more travel my friend.

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    April 9, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Hey guys – thanks for sharing our photo! We absolutely loved our time in the Philippines, but three weeks was just too little. We can’t wait to get back and discover it properly!

    Reply
    • Lina Stock says

      April 9, 2015 at 3:11 PM

      I agree!! We spent 4 weeks there and barely scratched the surface. It’s a great country to explore with so many things to see.

      Reply
  11. Uma says

    April 3, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Palawan is at the top of my list when I make my return visit to Southeast Asia and the Philippines … just stunning!

    Reply
    • Lina Stock says

      April 5, 2015 at 10:02 PM

      It is a not miss area in the Philippines, for sure! That whole area between Busuanga/Coron and the island of Palawan is just plain stunning. Enjoy when you make it back!

      Reply
  12. Renuka says

    April 1, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    Each photo is so scenic and inviting. It’s hard to pick one favorite! 🙂 Philippines looks like a country I’d want to visit. The Chocolate Hills intrigue me the most!

    Reply
    • Lina Stock says

      April 1, 2015 at 4:45 PM

      The Chocolate hills are very beautiful and different. Totally worth a visit to Bohol to see them. The Philippines is a gorgeous country with much to see and do. Hope you make it there in your future travels!

      Reply
  13. Natalie Deduck says

    March 30, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Great photos!!
    We are already missing this magical country!
    Happy to share our pictures here!

    Thanks 🙂
    Nat

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 30, 2015 at 11:29 AM

      Hi Nat, thanks for your submission, it was our pleasure to include it. The Philippines is so beautiful in so many different ways. Happy Travels you two! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Andy says

    March 30, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Hi Lina,

    Thanks for rocketing me from my lounge room in Byron Bay straight to the Philippines. That was magical. Bulabog Beach and those hills on Batanes look amazing.

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 30, 2015 at 10:43 AM

      You’re welcome!! 🙂 There are so many beautiful things to see in the Philippines.

      Reply
  15. Sand In My Suitcase says

    March 29, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    We’ve heard the scuba diving in Palawan is amazing – we’d go for this reason!

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 29, 2015 at 11:21 AM

      The scuba diving all over the Philippines seems to be fabulous! Not only does it have great beaches and scenery but you can dive and snorkel on some of the best reefs in the World! We got our PADI Advanced Open Water in Puerto Galera. Just a stunning country all around. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sab says

    March 29, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Interesting. I made a similar post like this 3 months. Glad you enjoyed the Philippines. It’s a magical place, huh?

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 29, 2015 at 8:10 AM

      Hi Sab! Yes, the Philippines are a magical place. We spent a month there in November and I am just getting a chance to sift through all the photos we took. So many to choose from. We’re in the process of putting together photo posts to showcase all the destinations we’ve visited. Thanks for stopping in.

      Reply
  17. Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com says

    March 28, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Thanks for including my pic. The Philippines is indeed beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lina Stock says

      March 28, 2015 at 5:39 PM

      You’re welcome and thank you for your submission!

      Reply
  18. Chanel | Cultural Xplorer says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I definitely want to get back to the Philippines in the near future! 😀

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:48 PM

      Same here!! Can’t wait for a return visit to explore some of the other areas that we missed.

      Reply
  19. Hannah @Getting Stamped says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Love love the Philippines! So many great photos here.

    Reply
    • Lina says

      March 28, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      Yea the Philippines are beautiful!

      Reply

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