I didn’t stay long in Coron. First, I needed a day to recover from the packed adventure I had just lived with Buhay Isla. Then, I took one of the many tours to visit the lagoons and other snorkelling spots around the area. The amount of natural beauty in the Philippines is incredible. In Coron … Continue reading Coron, my last stop in the Philippines
There are two ways to cross from El Nido to Coron. You can take the ferry, which should take 4 to 5 hours, or make it a multi-day expedition. I decided on the latter, looking for something different and more adventurous. Ferry journey El Nido - Coron and Coron - El Nido. Source: Travel Palawan … Continue reading An Expedition from El Nido to Coron – my experience with Buhay Isla as a solo traveller
Palawan. A world-renowned paradise. I had read and heard so much about it. Heaven on earth. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches. Quaint fishing villages. Fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Often figuring in “Best of” tourist-related lists. And whilst I have learned with my years of travelling to take such lists with a pinch of salt, as well … Continue reading Palawan Unfiltered: From Stunning Shores to Stark Realities
After Langkawi, Malacca was definitely my least favourite place in Malaysia. I was done with it in my first afternoon there. I couldn’t believe I was staying for three nights. But it was too late to change my plans - I had a bus booked to go to Singapore and I was trying hard not … Continue reading Why Malacca Fell Short of Expectations
This post is a bit of a reflection on the nature of solo travelling, the kindness of strangers on the road and my own limitations when it comes to trusting such kindness. In the first post of Kuala Lumpur, I mentioned a fantastic walking tour I did of the city. The guide was an excellent … Continue reading Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
The Winged Bone 