The Philippines

Spread across a vibrant archipelago in Southeast Asia, the Philippines presents a driving experience that marries natural beauty with elements of surprise at every turn. From coastal drives that trace azure waters to mountainous terrains that test your mettle, these roads reveal a land that is as diverse as it is enchanting.

The Halsema Highway, beautifully paved and stretching through the Cordillera Region, provides not just a transit route but also a visual spectacle. Meandering between Baguio and Bontoc, it promises sweeping views of verdant terraces and arresting mountainscapes. Kennon Road, while a marvel in its own right, demands attention and respect with its challenging paths, yet rewards with scenes that are uniquely Filipino. For those with a love for coastal drives, the Patapat Bridge won't disappoint. It winds gracefully along the sea coast, providing a mesmerizing interface between land and sea. However, with thrill also comes caution. The Commonwealth Avenue, often referred to as the 'Killer Highway,' stands as a testament to the challenges urbanization brings to road travel, underscoring the need for vigilance and safety.

Whether you're navigating the switchbacks of the mountain roads or cruising the coastal highways, driving in the Philippines offers a blend of challenge and charm, delivering both adrenaline and tranquillity in equal measure.

A lovely trip on the paved Halsema Highway in the Philippines

Halsema Highway was considered one of the most dangerous highways in the world. Everyday, commuters, transporters, tourists, and residents drove this route, braving steep crags, narrow and sheer drop offs, some more than 1000 feet. But the road has now improved, and it’s a lovely trip by an asphalted road tracing a circuitous path, that crosses the massive Cordillera Central mountain range on the Island of Luzon.

Driving the hazardous Kennon Road in the Philippines

Kennon Road is the name of a very scenic highway located in northern Luzon island of the Philippines.

14 hairpin turns on the difficult road from Tagaytay to Talisay

Straddling the border of Batangas and Cavite provinces, in the Philippine island of Luzon, the road from Tagaytay to Talisay is a very defiant mountain drive.

Driving the winding Patapat Bridge along the sea coast

Patapat Causeway Bridge is one of the most scenic and most photographed destinations in Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines.

Driving the dangerous Old Zigzag Road in Quezon

The Atimonan Old Zigzag Road acts as a gateway between Northern Quezon and the South of Philippines. It is one of the most dangerous roads of the country. Most of the drivers even fear traveling by this path. It can be an adventure for some, but it does carry elements of risk.

Commonwealth Avenue is the Killer Highway of the Philippines

Located in the heart of Quezon City, in the Philippines, Commonwealth Avenue (nicknamed as the “Killer Highway” has terrible to non-existent regulations, along with its extremely heavy traffic, which leads to many hundreds of accidents amongst cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles each year.

Buntun Bridge is the longest river bridge in the Philippines

Located in the province of Cagayan in the Philippines, the Buntun Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It is said that the bridge is long enough for a person to recite the entire Philippine National Anthem while walking here.

The Ultimate Luzon Adventure: Conquer the Bongabon-Baler Road in the Philippines

Driving the defiant road from Bongabon to Baler is a very challenging adventure on the island of Luzon, in Philippines.

Magapit Bridge is the “Golden Gate of Cagayan"

Located in the province of Cagayan in the Philippines, the Magapit Bridge is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. The bridge spans the Cagayan River.

The road from Malabrigo to Laiya allows to sense the scent of the ocean

Malabrigo-Laiya is a short coastal dirt track located in Batangas, on the southwestern part of Philippines.

A narrow and rough road to Mount Santo Tomas

Mount Santo Tomas is a stratovolcano at an elevation of 2.224m (7,296ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Benguet, on Luzon Island of the Philippines.

The road to Bundok Pulag is not for the sissies

Mount Pulag is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.480m (8,136ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines, on Luzon Island.

Driving the Sibuyan Circumferential Road is not a piece of cake

The Sibuyan Circumferential Road is a very scenic (and challenging) road located on the Sibuyan Island of Philippines, in the province of Romblon.

Take the Scenic Route and Discover Dalton Pass

Dalton Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 892m (2,926ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya provinces, in central Luzon island of the Philippines.

Manila - The Memorable Experience Of Culture And Heritage

Philippines is a picturesque island nation with several beautiful beaches and lush green jungles for adventurous travelers. For those seeking adventures, the country of Philippines has an abundance of it. However, if you wish to dive deeper and learn more about the culture and life of the Philippines, then there is no place better to start than the capital city of Manila.

Driving from Kiangan to Buguias: the highest road in the Philippines

Located in the province of Ifugao, in the Philippines, the road from Kiangan to Buguias is said to be the highest road in the country.