Siargao is perhaps what Bali might’ve felt like in the early 1970s, when the island’s waves first started drawing foreigners. And like Bali 50 years ago, Siargao is on the cusp of change.

Siargao’s global reputation as the “surf capital of the Philippines” dates back to 1980, when surf photographer Tony Arruza and surfer Steve Jones visited the island in their quest for the ...

Looking for your next dream destination? Welcome to Siargao, the Philippines’ rising island paradise — and some are calling it the next Bali. In this complete travel guide, I’ll show you ...

Surf culture is an integral part of Siargao, where palm-flanked roads are lined with hammock-strung hostels and scrappy board shops. Local surfers, as well as folks from Manila, Cebu, and points ...

Thirty years ago, Siargao was a quiet island off Mindanao’s northeastern coast—remote, untouched, and largely unknown to the outside world. Surrounded by pristine waters and dense forests, the ...

A guide to Siargao, a surf spot turned luxury escape, with insider tips on where to find powdery beaches and coconut slushies. By Kurt Soller T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights ...

I visited the island of Siargao in the Philippines - here's why it's the closest you'll ever get to paradise. By SEAN THOMAS . Published: 06:17 EDT, 2 May 2025 | Updated: 06:17 EDT, 2 May 2025 ...

My 21-year-old daughter Gabbie went on another out-of-town weekend trip recently, this time to Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines. It was an extra special weekend for her not only ...

Siargao’s global reputation as the “surf capital of the Philippines” dates back to 1980, when surf photographer Tony Arruza and surfer Steve Jones visited the island in their quest for the ...