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The Sand & Island Journal

Travel insights, practical advice, cultural discoveries and stories from Southeast Asia — created to help you travel with more confidence and experience more along the way.

Destinations

First Time in the Philippines? What to Know Before You Arrive

Practical advice from someone who has spent time living, travelling and exploring the Philippines — from arrival procedures and airport transport to food, accommodation and making the most of your first days.

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Mounir, founder of Sand & Island, travelling in Vietnam

Travel Tips

What to Know Before Your First Trip to Southeast Asia

Planning your first trip to Southeast Asia? Discover practical tips on choosing destinations, visas, transportation, packing, local culture, health, weather and itinerary planning.

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