My complaint letter to Smart: I have been using your prepaid service for almost three years. I have one sim card for calling/texting (0929 500 6447) and another one for internet. Because I live on a remote island and do not want to pay for an expensive boat trip every time I want to topup … Read more
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
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
[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 – 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
Drone video of two fellows on SUP from Coron to El Nido.We offer kayaks as part of our private or group, custom boat tours between El Nido and Coron for 500p a day, but below you will find some info of adventurous types I have met while living for a few years on one of … Read more
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
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
Below are some videos of this beautiful area of Palawan between El Nido and Coron. Click here if you are interested in a private or group tour between El Nido and Coron. Nice mix of Magransing Island (picture at the top of this page): Araw beach and cliff diving in Linapacan: Around the famous El … Read more
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