Before I visited the Philippines, I had heard a lot about Palawan. I immediately put it on my travel list once I saw Google images of the breathtaking scenery in El Nido and Coron. In contrast, I knew almost nothing about Cebu. It wasn't on my radar until I talked to a young Australian couple … Continue reading Moalboal
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Coron
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
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
Perhentian Islands
I stayed on the Perhentian Islands in the northeast of the Malaysian peninsula to get a scuba diving certificate. To get there, I took a seven-hour bus ride from Penang to a city named Kota Bharu and then a one-hour taxi ride to Kuala Besut, the closest mainland port to the islands. I spent one … Continue reading Perhentian Islands
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