Trip Reports - Across the Philippines in 17 days: diving, eating, and enjoying life!

Hi folks,

what a remarkable place the Philippines are! I have just finished to write a trip report on it and I hope you will enjoy it! Please find it here (http://airwaysandtravels.com/2012/07/24/island-hopping-in-the-philippines-stunning-landscape-and-few-tourists-makes-for-a-perfect-destination/)!

great trip!!! Thanks for sharing such a magnifica esperienza with us!!

Awesome trip report. I didn't know that Cebu Pacific has a direct flight flight from Hong Kong to Kalibo/Boracay. Too bad it was cancelled. Do you know why Cebu Pacific cancelled the direct flight? Or is it dependent on passenger load?

Great report. El Nido, Coron, and Taytay are unbelievably beautiful. Can't wait to return. wj

absolutely stunning, but you missed the best city in the Philippines - CEBU!

nice report.
Philippines are definitely on our way of spots to go to for diving. Maybe in a few year when the little on grows up more

Wow! What a fabulous TR!!

I'm glad you had a great time in Philippines. How lucky you are!

Also, I love Asian foods and it's so delicious!!

I have just placed the Philippines on my bucket list, thanks to your terrific report. Gorgeous pictures! I work with many people from the Phillippines. You are right; they are sweet, thoughtful and very friendly folks!

oneworld82 - Great trip report. Thank you. :)

Excellent trip report. Just added El Nido to my list of must-visit places for the next trip. Puerto Galera is already on that list - didn't quite make it there during my first trip.

I might have to disagree with you a bit regarding Boracay - it is still a beautiful place as long as you stay far enough away from Dmall. Might also be a question of seasons - I was there in late March and the weather was absolutely perfect.

BTW, would Puerto Galera or El Nido be good place to actually learn to dive ? Or would it be safer to know what I am doing before trying to dive there?

Excellent trip report. Just added El Nido to my list of must-visit places for the next trip. Puerto Galera is already on that list - didn't quite make it there during my first trip.

I might have to disagree with you a bit regarding Boracay - it is still a beautiful place as long as you stay far enough away from Dmall. Might also be a question of seasons - I was there in late March and the weather was absolutely perfect.

BTW, would Puerto Galera or El Nido be good place to actually learn to dive ? Or would it be safer to know what I am doing before trying to dive there?

Hey there,
I agree with you and I will give Boracay another chance in the right season. That typhoon made me bitter about it :)
For diving, I would head to Puerto Galera. People there just dive (that's the only reason why the place exists), so they will set your mood right. Many good operators, but I feel like suggesting Blue Ribbon Divers: decent resort, decent food, right prices, good instructors, good equipment. Regardless, ou will have a blast!

Awesome trip report. I didn't know that Cebu Pacific has a direct flight flight from Hong Kong to Kalibo/Boracay. Too bad it was cancelled. Do you know why Cebu Pacific cancelled the direct flight? Or is it dependent on passenger load?

I believe Philippine Airlines will have a twice weekly flight between HKG-KLO starting in September.

Awesome trip report. I didn't know that Cebu Pacific has a direct flight flight from Hong Kong to Kalibo/Boracay. Too bad it was cancelled. Do you know why Cebu Pacific cancelled the direct flight? Or is it dependent on passenger load?

I do not know the reason why... I assume load factors though... It seemed a pretty good bet, too bad...

very nice! thanks for sharing.

very nice! thanks for sharing.

You're welcome! The Philippines are an amazing place and I am a definite fan now! :)