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…
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…
Port Barton feels a bit like El Nido’s little brother, just quieter, more laid-back, and without all the hype. It’s a small, sleepy beach town roughly halfway between Puerto Princesa and El Nido. There’s not a whole lot going on, but that’s kind of what I liked about it. Beautiful beaches, a handful of cute…
If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines, or even just starting to Google around, El Nido will definitely pop up. It’s one of the most popular destinations in the country, and honestly, for good reason. El Nido is known for its incredible scenery: turquoise waters in every shade of blue and green, massive limestone…
Since the El Nido island hopping tours are pretty much the biggest highlight in Palawan, I figured I had to write a quick review of the ones I did, along with my honest opinion and experience. El Nido is one of the most popular places to visit in the Philippines, and the main reason is…
El Nido, Palawan is easily one of the most popular, if not the most popular destinations in the Philippines. Most people come here for the nature, and for good reason. The towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and crystal-clear water are what make the island hopping tours the main attraction. But there’s actually more to do…
El Nido, Palawan is easily one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines, and honestly, I’d say it’s the number one place you have to include in your Philippines itinerary. El Nido has some of the most beautiful little pockets of nature I’ve seen anywhere in the country. And I’ve spent around three months…
El Nido, the small town on the island of Palawan, is known for having some of the most stunning nature in the Philippines. I’m sure you’ve already seen loads of amazing pictures of limestone cliffs, turquoise water, hidden beaches, and secret lagoons, chances are high those were taken somewhere around El Nido. But to actually…
From my own experience, traveling the Philippines takes a bit of effort, it’s a country made up of islands, and naturally, you’ll want to visit as many as you can. But because of that, I often get asked things like “Is Siargao better than Siquijor?” or “Should I go to El Nido or Siargao?”. These…
I’ve had quite a few people ask me lately: is El Nido worth visiting? So I thought I’d put together a quick little guide to answer that question properly. I’ve spent close to three months in the Philippines and tried to see as much of this beautiful country as I could and naturally, El Nido…