While traveling with your best buddy can be a riotous jollity that doesn’t make your solo expeditions any less cheerful, as it has got some wondrous benefits that shan’t be achieved while you are with a travel partner, no matter whatever be the choice of travel destination is. Yes, the idea of traveling alone might seem daunting but, not anymore when you understand the benefits you could be achieving.

It pushes you out of your comfort zone and hence, you could discover your true potential.

Planning and traveling can be easier and the way you want.

Opportunities to expand your friendship circle by socializing in a new environment.

You can gain new experiences, making you more capable as a person.

Your budget would never be compromised.

Finally, it is liberating enough as you have the enough ‘me time’ to discover yourself.

Hence, once in a while, it is necessary that you undertake solo expeditions to attain these irresistible benefits and that too with a beautiful destination like the Philippines, does the idea of company matters really? Nah, the Philippines is all the more interesting with its warm hospitality and cool paradise-like solo travel destinations that provide no time for you to worry about such trifles as the ‘company’. Still iffy? Then, do check these 5 amazing destinations in the Philippines, especially suited for the solo travelers to experience some gala moments!

Coron, Palawan

Palawan, this most beautiful island province is not only Philippine’s pride but also the world’s pride, as such is the scenic beauty of this destination that allures travelers from all over the world.Dubbed as Philippine’s last frontier, this island province is a cluster of several small beautiful islands, of which the Coron is the jewel. The Coron island, acts as the home for several pristine beaches and breath-taking panoramas of the country or in fact, the world that can never exhaust the travelers mentally, indisputably. Especially, when you travel solo, you have the opportunity to explore the island thoroughly, as the group tours of the area are suitable for the adventurous backpackers like you! Even you can mingle with the like-minded solo travelers cheerfully, thanks to the budding backpacker scene of the island!

Tips: The must-watch places of this island are Kanyangan Lake, Japanese shipwrecks, SietePecados, Malcapuya Island, and Barracuda Lake.

Batanes

Not one, but 3 main reasons can be offered for you to consider this destination as a part of your wonderful solo expedition of the Philippines! Here comes the first reason! This northernmost province of the Philippines is known for its surreal ambiance and dramatic landscapes that can pacify the solo traveler to discover their inner peace. Truly paradise with its deep canyons and rolling hills, no solo traveler would crave for a human company than the state of peacefulness offered by this destination. The second reason is, the area is so budget-friendly with its affordable accommodation and cheap public transportation, which any traveler would desire for, solo or not! The third reason is the safety offered by the place, thanks to the honest Ivatans – the lovable people of Batanes, who have always maintained a friendly environment that encourages the solo travelers to wander fearlessly and cheerfully!

Tips: Don’t forget to visit The Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, Valugan Boulder Beach, and Sunset Viewing at Naidi Hills, while you are at the beautiful Batanes!

El Nido, Palawan

Back to square one, err, our tropical beauty Palawan again but, this time to visit it’s yet, another beautiful island, also a backpacker destination called the ‘El Nido’! Although the picture-worthy cliffs and the mysterious lagoons are enticing enough to occupy the solo travelers, when you join one of the boat tours, you can enjoy the pleasure of befriending like-minded backpackers and experience an adventurous comradeship all throughout your touring of this island! Also, it is the time for you to awaken your adventurous-self by attempting adventurous scuba diving, snorkeling, diving, island hopping and all such adventurous activities offered on this island!

Tips: If you are truly keen on undertaking the budget-friendly touring of the island, do check out the tricycle tour that is not only affordable but also cheerful when shared with a fellow-solo-traveler!

Sagada

Only when you travel alone, you have the chance to encounter intimate moments with the romantic and beautiful nature and such romantic moments are best when happened in a picturesque destination like the Sagada, that is the house for some exciting mix of natural and human-made wonders. Unlike the popular notion that this place can mend those broken-hearted lovers, its tantalizing beauty and tranquility can soothe anyone and everyone, undoubtedly! You can relish in the beauty of the location by joining a group tour or even a private tour that is surprisingly and fortunately, affordable!

Tips: If you wish to be true to the name of a solo-traveler then, do so before or after the peak season, which is between December-May to enjoy a completely peaceful aka crowd-freeSagada!

Cebu

What’s the point in traveling solo without embracing the adventure? In fact, one of the main reasons to undertake the solo expedition is to showcase your adventurous side, which you might not be able to do so when in a company. For that adventurous side of you, the city of Cebu is the best, where from diving to trekking you can experience many thrilling moments. Not only the choice of tourist-attractions, even the choice of accommodations is huge, ideally suiting every solo-traveler in this world!

Tips: The islands like Bantayan, Isla Doong, and Mambacayao Gamay are the must-visit places of the city!