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El Nido was the catalyst for my travels to the Philippines. As a girl who makes many hypothetical itineraries when planning a trip, it takes compelling beauty to get me to finalize. At the northern tip of Palawan, El Nido is the paradise you’re envisioning when you picture Southeast Asia. From a remote setting, to unearthly …
I felt overstimulated upon departing our hotel in Boracay, and looked forward to promised serenity in Palawan. However, I was unaware of quite how overstimulated I would be by the end of the day. See, Secret Paradise Resort & Turtle Sanctuary is remote. Off the electrical grid. Only accessible by boat. It ticked all my ‘get …
As painful as it was to leave Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, I was craving an ocean view and immediate beach access. Enter, Nami Resort. Located on Diniwid Beach just north of White Beach, Nami is far enough away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough if you want to seek it out. Perched …
To be truthful, Boracay almost didn’t make it on our Philippines itinerary. From stories of overdevelopment on one hand, to tales promising the best beaches in Southeast Asia on the other, I didn’t know what to think. I do, however, have a knack for finding serene, blissfully uncrowded corners wherever I land. Coming across Mandala …