Mobile connectivity in El Nido is patchy but improving. The right SIM card makes a significant difference — coverage varies considerably between networks, and some areas of the Bacuit Archipelago have no signal at all. This guide covers the best […]

El Nido is largely a cash-based economy. ATMs are limited, frequently run out of cash, and charge high fees. Credit cards are rarely accepted outside of upscale hotels and restaurants. This guide covers everything you need to know about money,

Tipping in the Philippines is not mandatory but is appreciated — especially in tourist areas like El Nido where service workers earn modest wages. This guide covers tipping etiquette for island-hopping tours, restaurants, hotels, and transport in El Nido for

The journey from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 5–6 hours by van — but the road passes through some of Palawan’s most spectacular scenery and several worthwhile stops. This guide covers the best day trips and stopovers between Puerto

El Nido and Siargao are two of the Philippines’ most celebrated destinations — but they offer very different experiences. El Nido is all about dramatic limestone karsts, turquoise lagoons, and island-hopping. Siargao is the country’s surf capital, with a laid-back

Lio Airport (IATA: ENI) is El Nido’s own small airport, located about 15km north of El Nido town in the Lio Tourism Estate. Flying directly into El Nido saves the grueling 5–6 hour van ride from Puerto Princesa — but