Category Archives: Palawan

El Nido: Island Hop Day

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

“The best island destination of Southeast Asia” was how National Geographic Traveler Magazine sized up El Nido in its November-December 2007 issue.  And has since been dubbing it as one of the best travel destinations.  Alex Garland’s “The Beach was … Continue reading →

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Of Cabanas and Good Books

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

A free day to lounge around, we got tips from Mang Rudy and the guests next door.  Corong Corong Beach, south of El Nido, came highly recommended. Las Cabanas Beach Resort, we told the tricycle driver and we got dropped … Continue reading →

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Rugged Mystique

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Credits: Papers from SDynes Christmas Treasures Mini Kit; Frames from Orchbroom Mask and SDynes Christmas Elements; Floral Elements from Sahlin Studio’s Story Telling kit (sc flowers). Bewitched.  I can’t seem to put my finger on it but there’s something about … Continue reading →

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Off To El Nido…

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

And so we got up early the next day, had breakfast, and before we knew it, the van we booked ahead to take us to El Nido came, earlier than expected. The 5-hour ride was uneventful with several toilet stops … Continue reading →

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El Nido… Here I Come

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

But first, let me talk about Puerto Princesa.  Not exactly the paradise Palawan promises to be, it is however the gateway to the promise.   The capital of Palawan is the jump off point to many beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, stunning … Continue reading →

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Swim. Snorkel. Fish. Eat.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Around Port Barton, San Vicente – a small fishing and farming village blessed with so much unspoiled beauty and the best way to catch a glimpse and have a feel of the island is to book an island hopping tour. … Continue reading →

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A Secret Hideaway… Not for long

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Credits:  Papers from Me Designs Christmas Treasures mini-kit (berry, light holly and light holly pattern);  Elements from Moninda Fall Mediation kit; Ribbons by Traci Brennan of Prairie Woman Designs By some fortunate stroke of serendipity, we came to learn of … Continue reading →

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A World Heritage Expedition

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

“We woke up to a perfect storm”, aptly described by a friend of the bad weather that welcomed us one morning as we approached the Sulu Seas on our way to Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park, simply called Tubbataha.  The … Continue reading →

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Summing Up the Year That Was

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

I am blessed.  Blessed to be able to explore the world, albeit not as extensive as I want to but I’ve had some fair share of adventure and fun last year.  So I’m not complaining.  Last year was a good … Continue reading →

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El Nido: A Top Fave

Posted on December 13, 2008 by

Credits:  Katie Pertiet Flatjacks Frolic 2; KPertiet Flatjacks Frolic-green; KPertiet Flatjacks Frolic-ribbon stripes; KPertiet Acrylic Alpha; KPertiet Sanded Overlay Journaling reads: El Nido: a gateway to Palawan’s natural treasure, Bacuit Archipelago — a fantastic seascape with a collection of jagged … Continue reading →

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