Linapacan Island Hopping Day Tour

Whether you are staying in our beautiful little nature camp and looking for something to do during the day, or you have come to this area by ferry and wish to experience some island hopping without the longer multi-day tours between El Nido and Coron, there is lots to discover in this area. You can … Read more

Araw Beach

A tropical beach scene with white sand, palm trees, and two thatched huts. The blue sky and calm ocean are visible in the background, along with a small, forested hill—perfect for island hopping near Araw Beach.

A nice little stop about 40 minutes past our camp in Linapacan, but you can camp overnight here as well, or sleep in their guest hut, either for about 150p/pax. They have a little store which sells beer and snacks and the locals are very friendly and love to show off their videoke machine. One … Read more

Suggestion letter to president Duterte

[Forward note: my frustrations when dealing with the locals has reached a point where I could not resist from writing this letter to the president. One may invest heavily into faster internet or infrastructure, for faster transport, but if the people continue to move slower than snails, it can be a wasted investment.] Dear Mr. … Read more

Las Cabanas Beach Resort Room Prices

LAS CABANAS BEACH RESORT – INFO LAS CABANAS BEACH RESORT IS IN A SECLUDED AREA AND CATERS TO THOSE SEEKING A QUIET AND SCENIC ENVIRONMENT. EL NIDO TOWN IS LOCATED ABOUT 3KM NORTH OF LAS CABANAS. ONLY FAN ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO AIR CON, NO TV AND NO RUNNING HOT WATER (HOT WATER … Read more

Detox Retreat

Rehabilitate yourself on an island beach paradise, maximum 30 guests (10 of whom might be volunteers helping the place run better), about 15 local fishermen families half spread out on each side. Drink fresh coconut water for less than half a buck, an excellent fasting regime. We also have local natural honey and local orange/lemons, … Read more

Finally met the property’s caretaker!

It was five months of misery, which I managed to overcome in my usual adaptive way, but it was also a fun time of making lots of pockets in the jungle for the 30 tents I had accumulated over time. I look forward to being ready for the upcoming high season, as in the past … Read more

Rural Coron off the beaten path track

Click here if you are interested in some local Coron tours. Like El Nido, Coron has begun to feel the expansion pains as the Palawan area increasingly becomes a popular tourist destination. The people are great and the night life good, but amidst the hustle bustle and constant flow of tricycles, it can become somewhat … Read more

F Camping Tent Spot (Frontier)

F is the last spot along the main stretch of beach before the bend/corner and the last stretch of beach where we will build huts for the posh guests and until when those who bring their own tents can set up shop. To the right there is room for one more tent, already set up … Read more