A storm-bound day in Malapascua turns into a windswept island walk through Logon, North Beach and the lighthouse after cancelled dives.

A stormy day in Malapascua leaves me stranded indoors, soaked by wind and rain, missing dives and trying to accept a forced rest day.

My first proper dive day in Malapascua brings Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks, sea moths, reef life and a storm threatening everything.

A long, chaotic travel day from Bohol to Malapascua ends with sunset, sandy paths, island calm and the promise of something awesome.

My Bohol sea withdrawal leads to a dive day from Alona Beach to Balicasag Island, with wrecks, reefs, sea snakes, frogfish and sharks.

My first proper day in Bohol brings countryside touring, tarsiers, animal welfare discomfort, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and rain-soaked history.

Leaving El Nido behind, I travel to Bohol for the next chapter of my Philippines trip, with early swims, airport reads and jungle-lodge calm.

My final El Nido island-hopping day brings Tour C, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, tropical storms, sea urchins, puppies and trivia glory.

Day three in El Nido brings bangkas, dive sites, electric disco clams, underwater tunnels, sea snakes, karaoke and questionable life advice.

Day two in El Nido brings hangovers, Tour A, bangkas, Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon chaos, tropical rain and trivia glory.

My first day in El Nido brings a ferry from Coron, Nacpan Beach, kayaking, sunset yoga, hostel life and unexpected new travel friends.

Day three in Coron takes me back underwater with Japanese wreck dives, coral gardens, gap year nostalgia and a few existential thoughts at sea.