Discovering Palawan in 7 Day Itinerary

Here's a 7-day itinerary for Palawan:
Day 1: Visit El Nido
Day 2: Join an island hopping tour in El Nido
Day 3: Explore the beaches of El Nido
Day 4: Visit Coron
Day 5: Join an island hopping tour in Coron
Day 6: Snorkel or dive in Coron
Day 7: Relax on Coron Beach


If you want to relax please extend as you wish. Hensley Travel


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Destinations To Visit In Philippines

To Travel The Philippines

The 7107 islands at it’s best. With so many islands to visit, it will take years to see them all! I am just kidding… I would like to but there are other countries to travel too! So, I will be sharing only a few popular attractions to you.

Philippines is also famous for Lechon. In Filipino, Litson. On special occasions like fiesta, lechon is always present, a sign of Filipino Culture. Nowadays, litson is becoming a regular for small gatherings at home and even buy by the kilos when you crave for it as there are many small stalls selling now. It is very delicious!

Another worth mentioning that is special to Filipinos is Halo Halo, close to Mahalo in Hawaiian greeting thank you. Barbecue stick, thin slices of pork on a stick and hanging rice go together for an easy meal, cheap and fast, the American way of fast food! Lastly, I need to add Balut! What do you want? A day old chick still intact in its shell? Oh so good!

These are a few nuggets about Philippines. There are more to talk about, words doesn’t end because Philippines is a country rich in history, food, friendship, music and more! Philippines has a lot to offer to any travelers that enjoy different activities such water sports, nature discovery, hands on adventures, pristine beaches, diverse culture experience, laid back and relaxing at the beach, enjoy the food.

Why Philippines?

A few things that stood out recommending Philippines for your travel destination is easy to understand. Filipinos are known for their hospitality. It is a legendary hospitality of friendship and family. Go visit someone and you sure will know how hospitable a Filipino can be. You will be offered the best of what they have!

Communication – the fact that English is the medium of instruction in most schools, made Filipinos able to communicate with English speakers around the world.

Crossroad of Asia Pacific – from Philippines, you can almost travel to other countries easy.

Safe and Secure – talking of safety, the first and foremost idea is to be aware. It is safe in the city. Just like any other place, it is a good idea to stay with the crowd and not be alone in dark alleys.

Diversity – Philippines is diverse in culture and natural attractions. With its 7,107 island and 100 million people for a small country, it is diversely influenced by Spain, America, Japan and maybe more...

Value – lastly or maybe value should be first, especially for the budget travelers. Right now the conversion is $1 = Php50. Meaning, your dollars will stretch a long long way when visiting Philippines.

Imagine having a spa for $10 – $20 an hour? Depending how upscale the place you go to. Sometimes, you can even get lower than that.

Love beer? It is only less than a dollar, approximately $0.60 a bottle of beer. Of course, it is going to be San Miguel Beer, popular beer of the Philippines.

How To Get There

Philippines is divided into three namely Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao. Major gateways are Cebu and Manila. Manila can be crowded since it is bigger compared to Cebu. However, with travel becoming convenient, Cebu is catching up with Manila too! Just have to figure out what is best for your trip – the price, the lay over, the convenience and what not to consider when flying to different destinations. Recently, the new allowed to stay duration is now 30 days stay with no visa. It use to be 21 days and no visa. Once, I overstayed 1 day and have to pay $50 for extension! I pay attention from then on, not to go over 21 days stay in the Philippines.

Travel time for international flight is 12 hours from Los Angeles & San Francisco, 16 hours from New York and Chicago. Philippines is only a little over 3 hours away from Japan, Thailand, Bali, Korea and less than two hours from Taiwan and HongKong.

More and more airlines cater to Philippine travel, making it more convenient to visit. The national airline of the Philippines is Philippine Air Line (PAL) followed by other airline - Eva Air, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Asiana Airline that fly you to Philippines from the following hub – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Seattle to name a few.

Here Are My Destination Goals To Travel Philippines

Bohol

Bohol is known for Tarsier, the smallest monkey in the world, the size is perfect on your palm. You can touch them gently and even buy them now. The only problem would be, early death for these cute little monkeys who love their habitat and get sad when taken away from it.  Additional place that is popular in Bohol is Chocolate Hills, like giant Hersheys spread all over the land, brown during summer, looking like chocolate shade.

Boracay

By this time, you must have heard of Boracay, a small island in the Central Philippines. The only way to get there is by a small boat unless you consider going with your stand paddle. It is known for it’s resorts and beaches, white sand streak by palm trees, bars and restaurants a few yards from the clear water. Considered one of the top ten for world’s best island. With white sand, night life and food, you will sure enjoy your stay at Boracay.  Another new thing is Mermaid/ Mermen Academy where you will learn how to become a mermaid or mermen, swim like them. Something different!

On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.

Palawan

One place that is becoming popular is the El Nido, Palawan, bare and raw for you to discover. It is voted as one of the World’s Best Island. Why not? It has all the beauty to offer, the beaches are amazing! Clear water and blue sky, reflecting on waves as it rolls and wobble on the big blue sea. It’s known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its Small and Big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island has fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern.  I can’t wait to visit this year!

Looking for a private island destination? Amanpulo  at Pamalican Island and Huma Island, both offering privacy and style, offering stay in water houses. Isn’t that cool? Waking up in the morning with water around you…I can just imagine, the fresh air, the blue sky and the clear water just a few steps down.

And oh, Coron is an exciting place to discover as well, being away from the busy life.

Siargao

I’ve heard about Siargao a lot of times, thou I have not been there. It is known for Surfing. One of the world’s top surf spots and a private resort to enjoy. Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea in the province of Surigao del Norte and has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometres. Great for surfing! Perfect white beaches, enchanting lagoons, caves, sand bars, coral reefs, bizarre rock formations, exotic wildlife, endless rice fields, waterfalls, a large mangrove forest reserve and so much more.

Go island hopping, Eat fresh, daily seafood, enjoy the Magpupungko pool are things you can do and there’s so much more to do as long as you have the time. It is a precious place to be!

Philippines is a haven for scuba divers because of its many beach destination around the 7,107 islands or maybe more, who knows? Specifically, great for water sports enthusiasts and more! Yes, there’s more to it!

Banaue Rice Terraces

It’s long history made it one very popular place to see is the Banaue Rice Terraces for those who love architecture. What? Architecture? Well, kind of in a natural way.

The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year-old terraces like giant steps into the mountains of Ifugao by ancestors of the indigenous people. Aside from Banaue Rice Terraces, two others name Batad Rice Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces can be found which are less spectacular but still worth your view. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". In addition to admiring the Banaue Rice Terraces, there is also the Sagoda Hanging Coffin where you see coffins hang on the wall of the mountains, the ancient way of burying the dead. Not 6 feet under the ground, just hang them on a wall.

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