5 days in El Nido, Palawan

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Likely one of the most underrated destinations from the Western perspective. Feels like this is how Thailand was before it got too popular with tourists.

• Snorkeling was a highlight. It was nice to see the coral was still alive in most places, unlike some other destinations in Asia. There were however some tiny fish that would bite your face (?) but there were lots of sea creatures to see

• Stayed at Pangulasian Resort in El Nido. I really liked that all the tours were included in the price, and the itinerary was already planned, so there was no extra booking needed

• Went in May 2024, and there were only a max of 10 other people on the island? It almost felt like we had the whole resort to ourselves, and we sometimes did. No fighting for beach chairs or the pool. There were definitely more staff than people

• Food was amazing - fresh fruit juice every morning, garlic rice every night

Not sure when the Philippines will blow up as a travel destination, but it is bound to happen. I just hope it doesn't turn into another Thailand when it does.