[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
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
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
Room for a little campfire out front. Great place to drink the local brandy! Our second biggest tent. Room in the back for a second, small tent (room for two) – already set up. Two side windows. A second entrance for the back tent, and to give nice view for the main tent. No room in … Read more
You can click on any of the pictures to zoom in. Island close to ours on the way to Coron. Seems like a good one to build a guest house on, for those wanting to stay on a deserted island. Caretaker’s house at entrance to Twin Lagoons. Twin Lagoons. Dock at entrance to Kayangan Lake. … Read more
The bar is closed now but the owner and artist of the bar is still in town. Click here if you are interested in booking some local Coron tours. Back to info on Coron. Click here if you are interested in booking some local Coron tours. Back to info on Coron
One customer asked me to prepare a package for him and his family, lacking the time to arrange it himself. I have put the contact details of the nice off-the-beaten-path places online. Here is a list of accommodation and tours throughout the Palawan area. You can refer to my suggested itinerary for ideas of what … Read more
It was an exciting day yesterday when my first kayaking guests showed up, starting the 2000km stretch around Palawan island from Coron and back. The waves might be too rough in the open ocean north of Coron, so it may be better to just take the overnight sleeper 2Go ferry from Manila. Lots of storage … Read more