Going island hopping in El Nido is a dream for countless travelers who want to visit the Philippines. Cruising on traditional Filipino boats, the bangkas, around the islands of the Bacuit Archipelago is a spectacular show of color. The turquoise water contrasts...
One of the best-known destinations in the Philippines lies north of the beautiful island of Palawan. El Nido isn’t exactly a town you’d call pretty or charming, but when it comes to things to do in El Nido, its secret is only revealed by boat or kayak: the Bacuit...
Coron is one of our favorite places to visit in the Philippines. We’ve been eight times (most recently for 12 days) and we’re sure we’ll be back many more times. There’s plenty to see and do in Coron—and, cliché as it sounds, even more to experience. Coron Island is...
Looking to do island hopping in Coron? We don’t blame you. This destination earns its place on many Philippines itineraries for good reason. The massive black limestone walls contrasting with the turquoise waters of its lakes, lagoons and the sea create a landscape...
We can give you the answer to things to do in Port Barton in no time, as it’s a place that won us over the moment we first arrived in 2015. Port Barton is a unique little corner of Palawan that more and more travelers are daring to discover. Although it doesn’t offer...
It’s rare to find trips around the Philippines that don’t include Palawan’s jewel. There are plenty of reasons to spend at least 4 nights in El Nido, so you’ll have more than enough time to discover its food scene. So you don’t go crazy with so many options, on our...
Hi! We’re Claudia and Jairo, two travelers who fell in love with the Philippines back in 2010. We’ve been traveling full-time for the past 16 years, and we spend much of our time exploring the more than 7,000 islands of the archipelago so we can share first-hand, reliable, and up-to-date information about its paradises with you.