However, other parts of Southeast Asia offer tropical snorkeling adventures and with smaller crowds of tourists, if you know where to look. The Philippines, for instance, welcomed 5.45 million ...

The Philippines, with its staggering 7,000+ islands, is the ultimate playground for island hopping enthusiasts. While most ...

After hopping over to the Philippines, the adventures include stargazing and animal encounters like snorkeling with green sea turtles. The grand finale in Bali entails a private blessing ceremony ...

the Philippines. Photograph by Grant Rooney / Alamy Stock Photo ByMaryellen Kennedy Duckett 7 min read Palm trees fringe the sugar-white sands of Alona Beach, jumping off spot for snorkeling and ...