Compared to other Southeast Asia countries, the Philippines still stays off the radar, at least when it comes to media hype and mainstream tourism. This is somewhat confusing if you consider the fact this country has some of the best islands in the world. Even though tourism is on the rise, it’s still mostly backpackers who go there.
The Philippines offers beautiful unspoilt beaches, endless amount of stunning islands (more than 7000!) and relatively high level of resorts. And so, the country is often compared to what Thailand and Bali used to be 20 or 30 years ago, before they got discovered and overrun by mainstream tourism.