If exploring secret lagoons, relaxing on pristine beaches, and swimming with diverse populations of neon colored tropical fish sounds like your perfect day, then island hopping in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines fits the bill! The natural beauty of this place is nothing short of a fairy tale, and it’s honestly mind-boggling to imagine that places […]
How to Travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
El Nido is a popular destination in the north of Palawan, approximately 230 kilometers from Puerto Princesa. Known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and stunning limestone formations, you’ve probably seen photos showcasing the jaw-dropping beauty of this Filipino treasure. There are multiple ways to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido including a shuttle van, […]
The Ultimate Honda Bay, Palawan Guide – DIY
Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines is for many the gateway to El Nido and Coron, two of the Philippines’ most beautiful and popular destinations. If you’re looking for remote, untouched paradise, this isn’t necessarily it. However if you’re just visiting on your way elsewhere and want to do some Honda Bay island hopping, especially without […]
Solo Female Travel in Southeast Asia: Everything You Need to Know
Southeast Asia is the first place that I went as a solo female traveler. I didn’t know a soul on the other side of the world and I had absolutely no plans, and nothing accompanying me apart from my carry-on backpack. Though I didn’t know it in my planning stages, it turned out that I […]
It Took Me 33 Years to Learn This Lesson
The first time I thought about self-love was about six years ago after a particularly painful break up. I was broken, crying to a friend about my sad state of affairs, and she advised that the solution to my heartbreak would be learning how to love myself, so that in moments like this, I could […]