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.
El Nido – Day 2: Tour A
Day two in El Nido brings hangovers, Tour A, bangkas, Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon chaos, tropical rain and trivia glory.
El Nido – Day 1: Nacpan Beach & New Besties
My first day in El Nido brings a ferry from Coron, Nacpan Beach, kayaking, sunset yoga, hostel life and unexpected new travel friends.
Coron – Day 3: The Japanese Wrecks
Day three in Coron takes me back underwater with Japanese wreck dives, coral gardens, gap year nostalgia and a few existential thoughts at sea.