Coron was my last stop in Palawan, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. Travelers in Palawan who are pressed for time often have to choose between Coron or El Nido. I was grateful to be able to visit both because Coron offered unique experiences, especially for diving. I signed up for … Continue reading Coron
Month: October 2017
El Nido
I adored El Nido and ended up spending five nights there. Although I've enjoyed most of the places I've visited, El Nido was one of the few where I could imagine living for at least a few months (the others were Kuala Lumpur, Canggu, and Gili T). I have a big sweet tooth, and one of … Continue reading El Nido
Boracay and Puerto Princesa
Manila was my first stop in the Philippines, but I only spent a night there based on advice from other travelers. I boarded a flight to Boracay the following afternoon. Beaches and nightlife are the big draw in Boracay. I didn't have high expectations, but I figured it didn't hurt to check out the scene … Continue reading Boracay and Puerto Princesa
Indonesia recap
Indonesia is vast and has so many things to do and see. I always had FOMO (is this phrase still a thing?) since it was impossible to fit everything in. Paring down to a 30-day itinerary was a lucky problem to have. I arrived in Indonesia on July 26 and left on August 25. Below … Continue reading Indonesia recap
Mount Rinjani
Oh, Mount Rinjani. I have so much to say. When I was traveling through Indonesia, a bunch of travelers recommended that I hike up Rinjani, although they warned me that the hike was hard. Hard doesn't begin to describe it. Thanks for the warning, friends. Many tour companies offer two-day, three-day, or four-day hiking packages. … Continue reading Mount Rinjani