A quest to see the world and to get more out of life
It was strange that I felt out of place in El Nido. Though it’s still part of the Philippines, though I speak the language, and though I look like everybody else, the town was seemingly created for foreigners. Walk along the streets and you’d never fail to cross paths with a foreigner. Head to the…
Day 3 in El Nido: we had nothing to do. We only had the entire morning to spend, so it left us with very few options. Initially, my brother and I debated on doing a half-day of island hopping, perhaps try Tour B, yet after two straight days of rocky cliffs, I didn’t want to…
It was a hot and humid day, perfect time to laze on the beach, yet the sea was restless and the waves were stronger than ever. It was Tour A’s turn, after an exciting Tour C the day before. Our first stop was the Seven Commandos Beach. It would have been perfect for snorkeling as…
It was a pity that I didn’t get to visit El Nido the first time I traveled to Palawan. There just wasn’t enough time to squeeze everything in. I loved my stay in Puerto Princesa — from the fabulous dining experiences to the thrilling zip line adventure, from the fantastic marine life in Pambato reef…
While most tours in Puerto Princesa offer free lunch, dinners are usually a food fest for the travelers. This post will be a work in progress — I’ll be updating it now and then while I go back and forth to the city. Itoy’s Coffee Haus It’s the perfect refuge in the busy Rizal Street…
Our last day in Puerto Princesa was dedicated entirely for an island hopping experience in Honda Bay. Again, we contacted Ricky Cayapas to provide transport services to bring us from the hotel to the Bay and back. On the way, we rented snorkels (PhP 150 each) and aqua shoes (PhP 150 per pair). Tip: Don’t…
We departed Ugong Rock Adventures to continue on our journey to the underground river. Yet we had another detour: lunch. It was included in the tour we paid (PhP 1500 per person). Lunch was served buffet style, and you’d eat under the shade of a nipa hut. We were surrounded by humble huts where the…
Recently awarded as one of the new seven wonders of nature, the underground river was high on our list of must-see places in Puerto Princesa. Since there were permits needed to be secured, we decided to have a travel agency arrange the whole day tour for us. This translated to not having a van of…
To tell you honestly, I rarely get out of Metro Manila to see other places in the Philippines. I know that my country sure has a lot to offer when it comes to beautiful scenery, yet there were only three provinces that I was dying to see: Palawan, Bohol and Batanes. I was excited. Not…