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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Palawan.

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Travel videos

Joel and Emilia

youtube.com

Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, focused on world travel and remote adventures.

This travel video covers part two of a Balabac, Southern Palawan trip, giving a strong island-hopping reference for Candaraman Island, Starfish Sandbar, Mansalangan Sand Bar, and Punta Sebaring.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad global destination coverage. Their Palawan destination guide is a well-rounded planning resource for lagoons, limestone cliffs, marine activities, island-hopping, snorkeling, diving, and visitor tips.

Lonely Planet: Palawan

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/philippines/palawan.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/philippines/palawan

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical trip-planning comparisons. Their Palawan travel guide gives a clear introduction to the destination’s natural scenery, beaches, marine life, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa.

Visit Palawan, Philippines — Travel Guide (2026)

Palawan, often dubbed the 'Last Frontier' of the Philippines, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, pristine beaches, and

viatravelers.com/destinations/palawan/

The Broke Backpacker
Travel guide

The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, and independent trips. Their Palawan activities guide is practical for independent travelers, outlining 15 things to do while planning time in the Philippines destination.

The Broke Backpacker: Things To Do In Palawan Philippines

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-palawan-philippines/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-palawan-philippines/

Dreams in Heels
Travel guide

Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with Latina travel perspectives and practical destination inspiration. Their Palawan beaches article is a helpful source for comparing seven coastal spots, with attention to clear water, snorkeling, and beach-focused travel.

7 Of The Best Beaches In Palawan, Philippines

Complete guide to 7 of the best beaches in Palawan Philippines you must visit. Palawan is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in The Philippines!

dreamsinheels.com/best-beaches-in-palawan-philippines/

Green Global Travel
Travel guide

Green Global Travel is a sustainability and conservation-focused travel site covering ecotourism, wildlife, responsible travel, and green living. Their Palawan accommodation guide is a helpful resource for comparing resorts and hotels across Coron, El Nido, San Vicente, and Tay Tay with an ecotourism-minded lens.

The 15 Best Palawan Resorts & Hotels (Philippines)

The 15 Best Palawan Resorts & Hotels, including a diverse array of Philippines accommodations in Coron, El Nido, San Vicente, and Tay Tay.

greenglobaltravel.com/best-palawan-resorts-hotels/

Goats On The Road
Travel guide

Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on living abroad and sustainable travel income. Their Palawan resort guide is practical for travelers weighing where to stay, with options organized by town and price across different accommodation budgets.

Best Palawan Resorts in The Philippines - Goats On The Road

This article lists the best Palawan resorts in the Philippines, sorted by town and price. I've reviewed and list the best Palawan resorts, for all budgets

goatsontheroad.com/best-palawan-resorts-philippines/

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