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Are you curious why people are raving to visit Siargao Island? Why is the tropical paradise island stirring a wanderlust feeling to both local and international tourists? Based on my interactions with everyone who’ve been there or know Siargao Island, I find it safe to say that almost everyone TRULY loves the island. I’ve been to Siargao twice already and I still wanted to go back there or even try living there for a few months. In fact, I recently booked another trip (again for this year) going to the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. To add, I met a friend who has been visiting the island for the seventh time and counting. So, without further ado, let’s dig into why people love Siargao Island, and why you’ll love it, too! Surfers all over the world say Siargao is the best surfing site in the Philippines. World backpackers find the island full of tropical gems and fun. Travel influencers always emphasize the beauty and the vibe the island has to offer from its tropical lush, tons of coconut trees, breathtaking surfing waves to its tan-perfect sunlight. For me to be pretty confident to say that people (you included) WOULD SURELY LOVE the Siargao, I reached out to several of my friends and other travel junkies who fell in love with the island and asked them “why they love” and “what they like most” of one of Asia’s heartthrob resort destinations—Siargao Island. “Siargao. It’s so much more than surfers’ paradise. It should be everyone’s paradise, especially the small towns. [They] are beautiful and have so much to offer. Explore Siargao.” - Jay // Netherlands “I love Siargao because of its natural and laidback vibe! Plus, who doesn’t love lounging around, walking and biking everywhere casually wearing just a bikini?” - Hannah // Philippines And since transparency is one of my travel writing religions, I’d be honest to report that I also met a friend there who doesn’t like Siargao AT ALL. He said, “Hey Jian, I’m gonna be really straightforward and [deleted his nationality] with this one. I didn’t love Siargao. While the island has absolutely stunning nature, I think it was quite crowded around the south coast, and I didn’t like the way they handled the tourism there. The surfing spots also didn’t live up to the expectations. Way too many people in the water and the waves weren’t great. I had a good time there but it wasn’t my favorite island in the Philippines or in Southeast Asia in general.” Anyhow, it was his fair take and I respect his opinion. Good thing another traveller re-validated that Siargao Island is one of a kind. “[Siargao is] completely different from Boracay. [It has a] totally different vibe and much more like Bali. [It] seems more sophisticated and classy than any other destination in the Philippines. I must say that so far, it’s being developed with much more sensitivity. No high rise buildings, and natural materials [are] being used substantially in buildings.” - A European traveller who doesn’t want to be named As for me, I love Siargao Island because I am me and I feel so alive there. I can fully feel my mood, and my thoughts are purest when I’m on the island. I’m not really sure why, but maybe because of this “special vibe” that you can feel in Siargao. Maybe it’s because of the welcoming locals, friendly tourists, and bonds I’ve found there. Or maybe because of its laidback “countryside” feels I had there may it be when I’m making my way to the beach or going to remote destinations. It could be because I love chilling and sunbathing by the shore with like-minded travellers, and it’s like I’m living my best life. While most people hail Siargao Island as the surfing capital of the Philippines, I find it the hippest and the happiest island destination in the Philippines. Whatever it might be that makes Siargao so special, don’t just take anyone’s words or my word why you should visit the island soon. Go ahead and book a trip to Siargao, and check it out by yourself. I bet it would be one of your life-changing travels.