El Nido is one of Southeast Asia’s most romantic destinations — limestone karsts rising from turquoise water, private beach coves accessible only by boat, and sunsets that paint the sky above Bacuit Bay in vivid colour every evening. Whether you’re […]

Freediving — the practice of diving on a single breath, without scuba equipment — has exploded in popularity across Southeast Asia in recent years, and El Nido has quietly become one of the Philippines’ best destinations to try it. With

Port Barton is one of Palawan’s best-kept secrets — a small, unhurried fishing village on the island’s west coast that offers crystal-clear snorkeling, white sand beaches, and a completely relaxed atmosphere, without the tourist infrastructure of El Nido or Puerto

Packing the right things for an El Nido island-hopping day can make the difference between a perfect experience and a sunburned, uncomfortable one. Most first-time visitors either overpack (lugging unnecessary gear onto a small bangka) or underpack (forgetting sunscreen, losing

El Nido’s markets are a window into local Palawan life — a world away from the tourist strip. From the pre-dawn activity of the wet market where fishermen unload the night’s catch to the colourful souvenir stalls on Calle Hama,

The El Nido to Coron route is one of the most scenic ferry journeys in Southeast Asia — a full-day crossing through the heart of the Mimaropa island chain, past uninhabited limestone islets, pristine reefs, and remote fishing villages. This