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

Money management in El Nido is one of the most practically important things to plan before your trip — and one of the most overlooked. The town has a limited number of ATMs, most accepting only certain cards, with daily

El Nido’s Bacuit Bay is extraordinary enough to fill a week of activities — but Palawan beyond the bay rewards adventurous travellers willing to venture further. Within a day’s travel of El Nido lie some of the Philippines’ most spectacular

Filipino cuisine is one of Southeast Asia’s most underrated food cultures — bold, comforting, deeply savoury, and rich with Spanish, Malay, and Chinese influences. In El Nido, the food scene is anchored by extraordinary fresh seafood, tropical fruit, coconut-based dishes,