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Palawan

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.

ViaTravelers: Palawan

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/palawan/.

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.

Dreams in Heels: Best Beaches In Palawan Philippines

Read the guide at dreamsinheels.com/best-beaches-in-palawan-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.

Green Global Travel: Best Palawan Resorts Hotels

Read the guide at greenglobaltravel.com/best-palawan-resorts-hotels/.

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.

Goats On The Road: Best Palawan Resorts Philippines

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/best-palawan-resorts-philippines/.

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

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