Leaving stormy Malapascua behind, I travel across Cebu to Moalboal, swapping cancelled thresher dives for another underwater paradise.
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 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 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 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.
Philippines
A reflective opening to my Philippines trip, from long-haul exhaustion to solo travel nostalgia and the thrill of returning to Asia.