Happy New Year to you all! I know it’s been a while. I wish I can say that I’ve been very busy hopping from one island to another and snorkeling away. But that’s not the case. See, my life took a crazy turn – hopefully for the better. I’ve been working a lot lately outside the travel industry. But it …
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Another Rainy Day in Paradise
How’s everyone? I hope you guys are staying safe and healthy out there. Just popping in real quick to share my thoughts and feelings. August marks the real rainy month here in this region. Fortunately, there haven’t been any typhoons yet but the days have been gloomy. The sky’s gray and muddy all around. Life goes on as usual for …
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The World’s Best Island – Palawan. We made it to the top this 2020!
I don’t intend to blog so soon yet here I am writing at 9:28 PM our timezone. Please allow me to do a celebratory post here! Palawan made it to the top of Travel and Leisure’s prestigious best islands in the world list! This time we are at #1 hurray! While some of you don’t care about lists, I do …
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Feeling Lost
Now what could possibly go wrong if you are living in paradise? I ask myself that question too. I hear someone saying, oh why not make the most of it, enjoy life, the stunning nature and all that jazz. Go to the beach, meet new people, and be happy. Do you think I am not already doing all these things? …
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The State of Me and the Region in These Crazy Times
If you are reading this, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well during these unprecedented times. As for me, I am “okayish” here. And even if you don’t worry about me, but I am sure you do, I still get up every day to give this precious life a chance to make it through these crazy …
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Thoughts on Corona Virus: This Too Shall Pass
Please don’t travel to Palawan. It is not easy for me to say this. As much as I want to guide you and show you the beauty of our nature, I can’t in good faith tell you to go out into the world at this moment. The last few days have been very confusing and incredibly challenging. It feels like …
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Thoughts and Reflections: How to Make the Most of Your Palawan Vacation this 2020
What’s new with Palawan Alternative this 2020? I am very grateful that we’ve had a lot of satisfied guests last year. It was such a learning experience for us, and we continually strive to improve our services this year. And in order to give unparalleled Palawan experience, we constantly seek ways to make our tours more personalized and intimate. Palawan …
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Top Dive Destinations in Palawan
When you’re visiting the Philippines for your diving holiday, make sure to check some of the top dive destinations in Palawan. If you are a stickler for picturesque landscape, crystal clear waters, amazing coral reefs, and white sand beaches, then you should seriously consider a trip to one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Diving in Palawan is …
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Here’s How to Make the Most of Your El Nido Vacation During Off Season
It’s off season in El Nido for a reason. It’s the time of the year that the least amount of tourist activity takes place. It’s when tourists get miserably stuck in their hotels due to heavy storm, rough sea, or worse, even flood. I’ve seen and been through it all. With weather conditions like this, it can be hard to …
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El Nido Alternative Tour: Local Family Experience
Immerse yourself in traditional ways of Filipino life by taking our El Nido Alternative Tour. We’ll give you an opportunity to experience the local lifestyle by staying in a humble beach cottage owned by a local family outside the busy and touristic town of El Nido. No need to tire yourself from discomfort going from island to island for days …
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