Magransing Island: An Underrated Tropical Island in Palawan

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Although most tourists will only visit the touristy and known places like El Nido and Coron, there are plenty of underrated and undiscovered islands in between, one of which is Linapacan. The municipality of Linapacan has 52 islands included in its official region, but we counted there are 82 paradise beach islands to explore along … Read more

Twin Lagoons, Coron

Aerial view of a stunning island with rugged cliffs, ideal for island hopping, surrounded by clear blue water. Two small boats float near the shore, possibly part of local boat tours. Lush greenery covers parts of the rocky landscape, contrasting with the vibrant ocean hues.

One of the top things to do around Coron according to Tripadvisor. Click here if you are interested in booking some local Coron tours. Located not far from Kayangan Lake on the same island of Coron (the town of Coron is located on another island), another worthwhile stop along a boat tour. The coastline is splendid and … 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

Takling

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This gem of an island is owned by the husband of the tour operator’s sister. I asked if I could develop it with profit sharing but he is adamant about selling only. Ten million pesos anyone? We often camp here overnight on our boat journeys. Best coral reefs I have seen yet and will upload … Read more