FOR THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES ⇷☓⇸ These are a selection of places that I have stayed at in and around the Philippine’s with reviews on locations, amenities, facilities, activities, places to eat, places to drink, rooms and much more! Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or a group there is something for everyone here with the pros and cons of each. For any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. Here are my favourite places: Z Hostel – Manila The Funny Lion – Coron Mad Monkey Hostel – Nacpan Beach Sea Cocoon Hotel – El Nido Frangipani Resort – El Nido The…
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The District Boracay – Philippines Hidden Paradise
THE PLACE TO KICK BACK & RELAX ⇷☓⇸ If you are heading to the Philippines, you must make sure you visit the beautiful island of Boracay to enjoy its lush white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and its copious amounts of exciting water sports. Nestled in amongst all of this beauty is a gem boutique hotel called The District Boracay. It is a high end boutique resort which can be found at the centre of Boracay Island in a prime location on Station 2. The best part? The beach is literally on its doorstep making it the ideal place to stay, relax, and enjoy the Filipino island vibes. Aside from its striking façade and modern design, the resort boasts of…
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Frangipani El Nido Resort
A DREAMY BOUTIQUE HOTEL ⇷☓⇸ Frangipani Resort is a luxurious beachfront boutique hotel amidst the stunning natural backdrop of El Nido’s famous Karst Limestone. While it is not the most central location it is a beautiful hotel which offers a stunning pool and views that can’t be compared to anything in central El Nido. Each suite offers the usual hotel comforts and spacious living spaces that face the stunning beach, with spectacular sunset views of the islands of El Nido. It is super modern, clean and very comfortable making it a great place to stay and relax. If you find yourself in El Nido, Palawan then I would highly recommend booking a…
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Sea Cocoon – El Nido’s Gem
WELCOME TO PALAWAN! ⇷☓⇸ The Sea Cocoon Hotel is centrally located in El Nido and right in the heart of the city and practically a stones throw away from the main beach front. A modern hotel which stands amongst the surrounding area, it truely is a gem and the perfect place to stay. They were also TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awardee for 2017 & 2018, two years in a row which shows how awesome this hotel truely is. The hotel itself boasts a luscious pool to relax and cool off in during the day as well as a coffee shop and comfortable rooms which make you feel at home. Not to mention…
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Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach – A Dreamy Paradise
WHITE BEACHES, BLUE OCEANS AND PLENTY OF SUN ⇷☓⇸ Mad Monkey hostels are slowly taking over South East Asia and for a good reason! They are already well established in Thailand, Cambodia, Australia and now they expanding in the Philippines with hostels in El Nido centre and Boracay. For those who don’t know much about these Monkey’s, they are a chain of hostels which offer a unique stay to their guests. I have stayed at the Siem Reap Hostel in Cambodia and I loved every minute of it. Primarily known for being quite lively and having a fun, young, party vibe, its a great place to get stuck in and…
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The Funny Lion – Coron’s Finest
A BEAUTIFUL RELAXING BOUTIQUE RESORT ⇷☓⇸ The Funny Lion is one of Coron’s finest contemporary boutique resorts. It maintains a super sleek, modern and stylish look whilst having a vibrant and energetic vibe that appeals to all ages. One of its finest features is its breath taking infinity pool which looks out onto a tranquil cove with virgin mangroves and kayak trails, and features modern amenities, stunning sunset views, and a distinct rustic-chic charm. The resort’s name was inspired by Calauit Safari in the northern part of Coron. The safari is home to giraffes and zebras imported from Africa during the Marcos era. The owner’s son thought it was funny that there weren’t…
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Z Hostel – Manila
WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES ⇷☓⇸ Z Hostel is centrally located in Manila, Philippines and is only a short (20 minutes) drive away from the airport making it the best place to base yourself in this hectic Filipino city. They exude professionalism from the moment you set foot inside by taking your luggage and greeting you warmly. The hostel is super modern with an air of elegance that you just wouldn’t expect from hostel and you instantly feel at home. The architecture is beautiful and the free breakfast is an added bonus! I also love the electronic wristbands for payments so you don’t need to have cash on you while in…
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How to Prepare for Thailand
Welcome to Paradise ⇷☓⇸ If you haven’t heard of Thailand yet, then you must be living under a seriously big rock because it is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. It is an absolutely incredible country which offers thousands of pristine white beaches across hundreds of exotic and tropical islands and home to some of the biggest Hollywood movies such as The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio) and The Hangover 2. What to Expect? It offers insanely vibrant coral reefs, insane diving spots, dense jungle hikes, stunning waterfalls, epic party scenes and huge temples. It’s a huge country and can be quite overwhelming to someone who hasn’t been before, but luckily…
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Top Travel Hacks
EVERYTHING A TRAVELLER SHOULD KNOW ⇷☓⇸ The most important decisions when it comes to travelling is how to make the most out of your adventures and to make it as stress free as possible. After over fifteen years of consistent travel, I have certainly learned my fair share of lessons through obvious mistakes and the unexpected. Like when I almost missed my flight because I read the arrival time as the departure time or when I got stung for not checking if a flight included my luggage or not. Be one step ahead A lot of travel misadventures can be avoided, although some of them are just a part of…
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Popular Travel Destinations for 2019
WHERE WILL YOU HEAD TO NEXT? ⇷☓⇸ It is almost that time of year again when you have explored most of 2018 and now it’s time to add some new exciting destinations to your list for 2019. With so many to choose from, I have narrowed it down to six new and exciting places to visit – whether you’re looking for chilled out vacation days, a bit of exotic explorations or a change of scenery, there is a bit of something for everyone. Be sure to keep those passports up to date, your bags packed with your best travel gear and head to your nearest airport for some holidays of…
