Onok Island or Onuk Island, I’ve seen both spellings, is a tiny, beautiful island in Balabac, a remote group of islands in the far south of Palawan, Philippines. It’s small, with powdery white sand, swaying palm trees, and some of the clearest, bluest water you’ll ever see. The marine life around the island is incredible…
Balabac, down in the far south of Palawan, ended up being one of my favorite little adventures in the Philippines. The nature out there is just incredible with crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, uninhabited islands, and some seriously impressive marine life. It was one of those places that felt properly remote and raw, and…
Balabac in Palawan was easily one of the biggest highlights of my entire time in the Philippines. The untouched islands, the marine life, the feeling of being somewhere really remote, it’s just something pretty special and definitely a place I’d recommend if you’re looking for something a bit more off the beaten path. One question…
Port Barton in Palawan is a small beach town and honestly, one of my favorite little places in the Philippines. It’s not far from El Nido, but in my experience, it’s way more relaxed, less touristy, and just a nicer place to slow down for a few days. The beaches are beautiful, the town is…
One of my favorite experiences during the three months I spent in the Philippines was, without a doubt, visiting the Balabac Islands in Palawan. If you haven’t heard of Balabac before, it’s a group of remote islands located in the far south of Palawan and home to some of the most untouched beaches and marine…
One of my favorite little beach towns in the Philippines turned out to be Port Barton and honestly, I didn’t see that coming at all. Port Barton is a small beach town in Palawan, located kinda between El Nido and Puerto Princesa. It’s known for its beautiful beaches and super calm, laid-back vibe. I spent…
Port Barton is kind of like El Nido’s quieter, more affordable little brother. And if you’ve read any of my other Port Barton travel guides, then you already know I really liked it here but I also don’t think there’s a ton to do. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The town itself is honestly…
Port Barton in Palawan is, from my experience, one of those places in the Philippines that still flies a little under the radar. Everyone’s heard of El Nido, but barely anyone talks about Port Barton, which is kind of surprising, because it’s a super chill little beach town just a few hours away from El…
People are always surprised when I tell them I spent nearly an entire summer in Salzburg. The follow-up question is almost always: “Is Salzburg worth visiting?” Most people only know it as the city from The Sound of Music, if they know it at all, and usually have Vienna higher on their list when planning…
When I visited Port Barton, I honestly had zero expectations, mainly because I hadn’t even heard of it before arriving in Palawan. But Port Barton ended up becoming one of my favorite little beach towns in the Philippines. It’s super small and charming, way less touristy than El Nido, and I really loved that. It’s…