Leaving stormy Malapascua behind, I travel across Cebu to Moalboal, swapping cancelled thresher dives for another underwater paradise.
Malapascua – Day 4: The Storm’s Aftermath
A storm-bound day in Malapascua turns into a windswept island walk through Logon, North Beach and the lighthouse after cancelled dives.
Malapascua – Day 3: Stranded in the Storm
A stormy day in Malapascua leaves me stranded indoors, soaked by wind and rain, missing dives and trying to accept a forced rest day.
Malapascua – Day 2: Threshers at Dawn
My first proper dive day in Malapascua brings Monad and Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks, sea moths, reef life and a massive storm.
Malapascua – Day 1: A Bangka to Paradise
A long, chaotic travel day from Bohol to Malapascua ends with sunset, sandy paths, island calm and the promise of something awesome.
Bohol – Day 3: Balicasag Island
My Bohol sea withdrawal leads to a dive day from Alona Beach to Balicasag Island, with wrecks, reefs, sea snakes, frogfish and sharks.
Bohol – Day 2: The Chocolate Hills
My first proper day in Bohol brings countryside touring, tarsiers, animal welfare discomfort, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and rain-soaked history.
Bohol – Day 1: Another Beginning
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.
El Nido – Day 4: Tour C
My final El Nido island-hopping day brings Tour C, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, tropical storms, sea urchins, puppies and trivia glory.
El Nido – Day 3: Sea Snakes & Disco Clams
Day three in El Nido brings bangkas, dive sites, electric disco clams, underwater tunnels, sea snakes, karaoke and questionable life advice.