Palawan is an island in the Philippines with a population of 995,000 people. The capital and largest city is Puerto Princesa ...

Even in those days, the Philippines tended to attract backpackers from Europe who avoided the cold weather from December to February, and preferred staying on the remote tropical beaches of Palawan.

The steep karst cliffs of El Nido tower over white-sand beaches and coral reefs, in the Palawan province of the Philippines. Photograph by HelloRF ZCool, Shutterstock 15 min read Located in the ...