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Tagged With: Palawan

More fun pic: Calauit, Palawan

Calauit seemed to be a forgotten island. It had its share of fame during the Marcos administration when it was developed as an animal sanctuary. Yes, animals roam freely here and they have a Savannah where they can gather during the day. It’s a long boat ride to this island and not many animals are … Continue reading »

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More fun pic: Coron Bay

The crystal clear waters, the limestone formations, the corals — they seem to paint Coron Bay into a picturesque paradise. Indeed, it is a paradise. Having been there, I would love to spend another week or more to savor every inch that Coron has to offer. More so, it is not crowded with tourists. It’s … Continue reading »

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A First-time Traveler’s 3 Best Kept Secret Islands

With more and more people traveling nowadays, getting to a place where others have never been before has become quite a challenge. As I become more connected with other travelers, I observe that those who come to Southeast Asia often bypass my country. It should be a cause for worry but I realize that travelers, … Continue reading »

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First-time in Black Island

Nothing prepared me for the surprise I’d find in my first-time at Black Island. Part of our Calauit tour in Palawan was some stopovers at islands around Busuanga. A short distance away from Calauit was Black Island, where the Slovenian franchise of Survivor, Survivor Srbija: Philippines, shot some of their episodes.  Black Island loomed from … Continue reading »

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Looking back at 2009: My first-time travels

Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes to traveling. Of course, 2009 was a good one. I have covered almost 20,000 miles, visited four countries, and enjoyed several beaches and landmarks. It was my first time to … Continue reading »

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First-time in Calauit Island

As Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Marty the zebra, and Gloria the hippo escaped to Madagascar and to Africa, we also had a little escapade of our own into a small island in the Calamian group in Palawan, called Calauit. It’s a wildlife sanctuary created by the Philippine government. photo by: Claire Marie Algarme … Continue reading »

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First-time in Coron

Coron is one of the must-see places in my list of destinations within my home country, the Philippines. Together with Busuanga, Culion, and several islands, they form the Calamian group of islands in the northern tip of the Philippine province of Palawan. Though not as hyped as Bali or Boracay or Phuket or any beach … Continue reading »

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First-time in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

I have always been interested with Palawan. Since my childhood days, I’ve been hearing beautiful stories of the paradise on this side of the Philippines. When the opportunity came for me to visit their provincial capital, I jumped at it and found myself hungering for more of Palawan. If Palawan is a movie, its capital … Continue reading »

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