The last portion of my Philippines trip was in El Nido, which was the final destination of the Tao boat tour. Luckily, most everyone from our Tao group also spent a few days in El Nido, so this last chapter was filled with quality time with my new friends in Palawan’s most popular destination. Day … More Philippines days 12-14: Last chapter in El Nido
I’m back to civilization after 5 days on the Tao boat tour. Tao is a popular tour among backpackers since there’s really nothing else like it. It takes you to remote islands in Palawan from Coron to El Nido over the course of 5 days and truly gives the authentic island experience. In my opinion, … More Philippines days 8-12: Tao tour in remote islands of Palawan
After kicking off my trip in Cebu, I decided to hop on a ferry to Bohol for the next few days. I originally was conflicted about this decision since I heard mixed reviews from other travelers about Bohol, but given I spent an extra day in Cebu, I thought it made sense to choose a … More Philippines days 5-7: Countryside and jungle vibes in Bohol
The first few days of my solo trip to the Philippines has not been like any other backpacking adventure yet! I spent the last few days in Cebu Island, mostly adventuring on my motorbike around different nature/locals spots across the island. It’s been beautiful, freeing, and just what my soul was looking for, mostly because … More Philippines days 1-4: Adventures roadtripping Cebu on a motorbike + hidden waterfalls + nicest locals in rural villages
Day 11: Travel day + “me” evening in Koh Tao The next part of my trip was dedicated to getting my PADI Open Water Diving Certification in Koh Tao! Koh Tao is a small island on the gulf side of Thailand known for the beautiful marine life and diving. It isn’t as party-party as the … More Thailand days 11-14: Open water scuba diving course in Koh Tao + a growing experience
Day 10: Overnight Lake Tour I arrived at Khao Sok National Park the night before and checked in at Our Jungle Camp Eco Resort. I was greeted by the nicest manager named Nu and given a cup of tea, and I quickly realized that I had accidentally booked a super nice, bougey resort. Oops. At … More Thailand days 9-10: Khao Sok National Park
Day 4: “Treat yourself” day in Chiang Mai + food poisoning… After my last two days of intense hiking and activity, I wanted nothing more than to have a “treat yourself” day. It was my last full day in Chiang Mai and I had nothing on the agenda but to indulge, shop, eat, and explore … More Thailand days 4-8: last of Chiang Mai + Pai: my hippie backpacking dream
