July sits at the heart of El Nido’s monsoon season — the southwest habagat is in full force, bringing frequent rain, rough seas on exposed routes, and the lowest tourist numbers of the year. It’s not the month for everyone. […]

El Nido is not a surfing destination in the way Siargao or Baler are — but it has one outstanding surf break that draws wave riders from across the Philippines and beyond: Duli Beach. This wild, remote stretch of north-facing

El Nido and Coron are the two jewels of Palawan — and the Philippines’ most debated travel choice. Both are extraordinary destinations, both sit within the Palawan island chain, and both involve island hopping through dramatic tropical scenery. But they

El Nido is one of the most photographed destinations in Southeast Asia — and with good reason. Dramatic limestone karst towers rising from turquoise water, hidden lagoons accessible only by kayak, sea turtles gliding over coral reefs, and sunsets that

May sits at the pivot point of El Nido’s calendar — the dry season has ended, the southwest monsoon is beginning to establish itself, and the island transitions from its crowded peak period into the quiet, lush, and dramatically cheaper

April is a fascinating month to visit El Nido — it sits at the cusp of the transition between dry season and the approaching southwest monsoon. Early April still delivers excellent beach weather; by late April the heat intensifies and