Blogs from Coron, Palawan, Philippines, Asia - page 4

After copious amounts of research, we decided on Busuanga (Coron) as our island destination in the Philippines. We knew we didn’t want anything too overrun with tourists and high rises, so this seemed like the perfect destination. The island of Busuanga has just one airport, few cars (they opt for trikes instead), and a calm that comes only with untouched locations. Most people who find themselves on Busuanga had one goal in mind: dive the several sunken WWII Japanese ships, but this island is so much more than that. We had almost 6 days to explore the island (as well as all the nearby island destinations) and fell in love with everything. So, here is some wisdom I’d like to impart on those visiting Busuanga. Know before you come: - The island of Busuanga conserves power, ... read more

Me, Armie Yuson a.k.a Happy Loner Traveller, created an ALL EXPENSE PAID Travel Contest as my Thanksgiving Celebration to the Successful 1st Year Anniversary of my Blogsite ARMIEYUSON.BLOGSPOT.COM which was on December 12, 2010 and as an opening article for my 2nd Series of Blogs. This is also in line with my Advocacy which is to promote Philippine Tourism, Increase job opportunities to fellow Filipinos and to educate everyone in protecting our mother Earth which is the greatest gift of our GOD to Us. So on December 1 of 2010, I announced the First ever “Be Like Happy Loner Traveller” Contest and I was so Glad that many participated in the Travel Contest that I created. I didn’t expect the numbers, it was for me an Amazing and Successful Record of 2,658 people who joined ... read more

We have been a bit lazy recently. After a relaxing week in El Nido, we headed North towards the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan. The journey there was easy enough to arrange. Boats leave El Nido for Coron everyday but the journey was slow. Nearly nine hours after it departed, The Princess Welia, chugged it’s way into Coron Town on Busuanga Island. Ironically, The Princess Welia is supposedly the ‘quick boat’ but the seas were choppy the day we travelled. Thankfully the boat was stable in the water and handled the swells without anyone being sick over the edge. Our first night was spent in Coron Town which was pretty uneventful. Coron Town wasn’t exactly an inspiring place, it’s no tropical paradise – we couldn’t wait to leave! Thankfully we had decided to spoil ... read more

“Hello, we want to book the boat over to Coron please.” “Ok, that will be 2,200 pesos each.” “I’m sorry, we said we wanted to book the BOAT across?” “Yes, that will be 2,200 pesos each.” “Are you serious?” “2,200 pesos please.” We were in El Nido in low season – this meant the only boat option was ridiculously expensive because they were nowhere near full capacity. To be fair – the boat was quite nice. It was an extra large Banka and because there were only 6 of us – we could all lay down on the benches! Everyone fell asleep apart from me. I am a big boat lover (not in a weird way) so I went out and sat right at the front for about 2 hours. It is well worth doing this ... read more

It was my first time to go to Calauit Game Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in Coron, Palawan. Going to Calauit Island from Coron will take you about 3 hours by car and an hour by boat. When you enter the island, you will walk a two kilometer dirt road before you get to enter the main tourist spot. Then you will get to ride on a safari jeep to go near the animals. You can feed the long-necked giraffes with leaves from trees and take pictures with them. You will be amazed by the black and white striped zebras in a horde that can be viewed from afar. The first time I saw them was when I was in the zoo where they were in cages. You will be astonished by this experience because you can ... read more