El Nido is increasingly attracting long-term residents — remote workers, digital nomads, small-business owners, retirees, and adventurous professionals who’ve decided that a few months (or years) of life on a Palawan island beats any urban alternative. This guide covers what […]

Coral gardening — the practice of cultivating and transplanting coral fragments to restore damaged reefs — is one of the most meaningful hands-on conservation activities available to visitors in El Nido. In a destination whose entire tourism economy depends on

February is one of El Nido’s most popular months — combining peak dry season weather with the romantic Valentine’s Day period that draws couples from around the world to one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destinations. It’s also the continuation

January is one of El Nido’s finest months — the peak of the northeast monsoon (amihan) brings reliably clear skies, calm seas, and outstanding conditions for island-hopping and snorkelling. It’s also one of the busiest and most expensive months, with

The whale shark — the world’s largest fish, reaching up to 12 metres and weighing 20+ tonnes — is one of the most magical wildlife encounters the ocean offers. The Philippines is one of the world’s top whale shark destinations,

Packing for El Nido requires more thought than your average beach holiday. You’re heading to a remote destination with limited shopping options, a hot tropical climate, extensive time on the water, and activities ranging from island-hopping snorkel tours to jungle