Island trip to El Nido day boat tour

A small boat from a thrilling island hopping adventure floats on clear turquoise water near rocky cliffs and a bamboo hut, under a bright blue sky with a tree branch in the foreground.

Log of our customer queries Hello! Wow this spot looks really nice! Me and my boyfriend are planning to travel to the Philippines, around Christmas/New Year until 1st wek of Jan (exact dates tbd). I was wondering whether you still have 2 person accomodation for that period. I was wondering whether the basis huts are … Read more

How traveling can expand your horizons

Traveling is more than seeing pretty places and taking lots of photos. Just ask anyone who has moved a bit in his or her life, and you will see that everyone learns something in their travels. It does not have to be something of utmost importance. It can be very small and insignificant. But no … Read more

Cuyo

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Cuyo is a small island in the open ocean, so the winds are consistent, making it a good spot for kitesurfing. And unlike Boracay, it is not so well known, so you can expect a lot more space. As one website wrote, when comparing the different surfing spots in the country: What to Expect:  There … Read more

Explore the Philippines

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  Since I have married a Filipina and found a new life and business partner, I have moved this content to the Travel Tours and Packages in the Philippines page, where you will find the latest info. I am excited to travel around the country with my wife, expanding the tours we offer, which mostly … Read more

Busuanga Island

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You can rent a bike from the Brujita place according to the Coron page, or just ask around. The following was recommended to me by a local friend. I like to use maps.me, because it does not require internet but only gps. During the rainy season (June to Novemberish), be careful of wet, soft, muddy … Read more

Opening bank accounts in North America

There are several reasons for my trip to North America. One is because my cousin from the UK is visiting, so an important family reunion with my mom and sister, as the four of us have not been together for several decades. But also to open bank accounts in Canada and the US. I had … Read more

On the road again

Coron was fun, as I ended up staying around three weeks with my friend (above video) up in the mountains around Coron. Occasionally we’d hop on his bike to go downtown or to the beach. His bike didn’t have breaks so he putted forward at a slow speed, using his manual gears to slow down … Read more

The shit finally hits the fan

My  beautiful banca boat now fixed up by and kept in the hands of my local friend, who uses it to catch fish or make a little extra income ferrying in guests from bigger bancas which cannot land directly on shore during higher waves or lower tides. It was a precarious situation with the caretaker, … Read more

Electrical system off the grid

How to survive off the grid with a combination solar, wind and gas generator power. I lived off the grid for five years in Europe in my own home-made camper van. Then for more than two years on a remote paradise island in the Philippines. But now that I’m leaving that beautiful project I will … Read more

Glamping in the Philippines, Palawan

Glamping is an abbreviation for “glamorous camping”. But since all the manufacturers of such glamorous camping seem to be from the United States and because shipping to the Philippines from there is so expensive, if you bring the tent with you, we’d be happy to pay for it and build you your furniture in advance! … Read more