Comments on: Adventures in the Philippines Pt. 1: The Itinerary https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/ Canadian outdoors and adventure travel writer and photographer Matt Gibson Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:36:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Matt Gibson https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-143944 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:05:10 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-143944 In reply to Andrew Darwitan.

Hi Andrew,

I haven’t been to El Nido. A storm prevented me from getting there.

It’s hard to suggest just one destination in the Philippines because the country is so diverse and each place is amazing in its own way.

But, I would say that if you visit Palawan, you really should try to get up to El Nido. It’s like nowhere else.

I hope this helps!

]]> By: Andrew Darwitan https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-143313 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:20:17 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-143313 Hi Matt, did you go to El Nido in the end? Trying to find your experience on that but couldn’t find it in this blog. Looking at the pictures I’ve browsed around the Internet, it looks positively amazing and is definitely on my wish list among the options for my next holiday, but the thought of having to do long commuting just to get there is kinda off-putting. Is it worth it? Or perhaps would it be better to settle for one of the beaches directly accessible from the Puerto Princessa area?

]]> By: Matt https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-79676 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:45:55 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-79676 In reply to Chrissy Travels.

Hey Chrissy. In Manila I would definitely recommend Where2Next hostel. You can find it by Googling it. You will also find a link in one of my upcoming stories. I’ve been super busy since I let the Phils, but I’ll be writing a series about all of the stuff that I did there soon. Stay tuned! I did some awesome stuff (UNESCO World Heritage Sites, remote tribes, swimming with sharks, etc.)

]]> By: Chrissy Travels https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-79648 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:46:56 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-79648 I am on month 17 of my nomadic lifestyle around the globe and will be planning the Phillipines sometime this year. Which accommodations did you like the best in Manila? What are your recommendations?

Thanks!

]]> By: Nomadic Samuel https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-73562 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:00:12 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-73562 Cool plans mate! Can’t wait to read more about it 🙂

]]> By: Matt Gibson https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-73107 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:15:43 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-73107 In reply to Shirlene from Idelish.

Thanks! I’m looking forward to writing about it. So far it’s been great, and my photos have ben turning out exceptionally well.

]]> By: Matt Gibson https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-73106 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:14:59 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-73106 In reply to Deborah.

Hey Deborah,

Feel free to email me if you want any tips or advice. I’ve been here twice before, and have still learned a ton about traveling in the country on this trip. I’d be happy to help if you have any questions.

I’ll be on either Palawan or Luzon on the 24th. If you want to try and meet up, drop me a line when you arrive!

]]> By: Matt Gibson https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-73105 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:13:22 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-73105 In reply to flipnomad.

We sure are Flip, thanks!

]]> By: Shirlene from Idelish https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-72929 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:30:35 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-72929 Sounds like a great trip that you’ve planned there! Looking forward to reading about your experience!

]]> By: Deborah https://xpatmatt.com/adventures-in-the-philippines-pt-1-the-itinerary/#comment-72846 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:26:13 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=4578#comment-72846 Hey guys,

Matt and I are spending 3 weeks in the Philippines from the 24th Jan so i look forward to reading about your adventures. We have very sketchy plans so far but swimming with Whale sharks on my birthday is top of the list 🙂 Have fun!

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