Beautiful places in the Philippines: 15 chill out images that will make you want to travel

South-east Asia is the go-to spot for backpackers and with tropical weather, turquoise oceans and year-round sunshine, it's not hard to see why. One country that may surprise you if you plan on island hopping around Asia is the Philippines: more chilled than Thailand, less visited than Vietnam, the Philippines is one the friendliest nations you can visit and the jaw-dropping landscapes will leave you craving their warm waters and dramatic sunsets long after you depart.

In homage to this gorgeous collection of islands, here are 15 images of the Philippines to spark your wanderlust.

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The landscape of the Philippines is very much dominated by water

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With boats being the easiest way to get around

Image courtesy of Mr. Leeds.

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Taking you from beach...

Image courtesy of Deortiz.

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...to beach!

Image courtesy of Ree Dexter.

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The landscape is stunning,

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From the distinctive architecture,

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To the stunning natural beauty,

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And bright colours of the land.

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And that's before we even talk about the amazing sunsets they have

Image courtesy of Deortiz.

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Like, seriously.

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Then there's the wildlife of these islands

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Both above..

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And below ground.

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So if you need somewhere tropical to relax and chill

Image courtesy of Eric Molina.

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The Philippines is definitely the place for you.

Image courtesy of Gep Pascual.

So start making travel plans and find the Filipino homestay that's right for you!

Homestays in the Philippines

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Cover image courtesy of Ronald Tagra.

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