El Nido has a reputation for being expensive — and while the private island resorts certainly are — budget travelers can absolutely do El Nido affordably. El Nido town has a good spread of guesthouses, hostels, and budget hotels that […]

El Nido’s food scene is one of the most underrated parts of visiting — and far better than most travelers expect from a remote island town. From impossibly fresh grilled seafood on the beachfront to hearty Filipino home cooking at

El Nido town is a perfect base for exploring not just Bacuit Bay’s famous lagoons — but also a surprising range of day trips into the surrounding countryside, remote beaches, and even multi-day excursions to neighboring destinations. Whether you want

The most common way to reach El Nido is to fly into Puerto Princesa Airport (Palawan’s main hub) and then take a shared van north through the Palawan countryside. It’s a scenic 5–6 hour overland journey that passes through small

El Nido is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world — and one of the great joys of visiting is hopping between them. From the famous Nacpan and Las Cabanas to hidden gems only reachable by

El Nido’s natural setting — private island beaches, jungle-backed bays, and dramatic limestone cliffs — is perfectly suited to glamping: luxury camping that puts you closer to nature without sacrificing comfort. Whether you want a beachfront eco-tent with a sea