Travel Throwback: Palawan, Philippines 2012

For the past few years, my family and I have been spending our New Year's Eve out of town. Since my brothers are now working abroad, we make it a point that we would still have small family bonding in that time of the year away from the reality of work. We've already spent the New Year in Singapore and Hong Kong, but last year, we decided to settle inside the country. We went to Palawan, specifically its Coron Island. I've only got one word for that place : BEAUTIFUL.

Unlike the crowded and polluted Metropolitan of Manila, where I grew up, Palawan is untouched by the urban living. People lived in small simple houses, and oh! The sky and the water are just so pure. Among the 1770 islands of the Philippines, the province of Palawan, located at the country's southwestern border,is one of the most famous to go places for vacations in the world. Yes, the world.
The pictures do not give justice to the beauty of that magical place. It is blessed with pristine beaches, and clear blue waters, cliffs, caves, everything is left unspoiled.

 In our trip, we were able to ride one of the boats for a couple of days. Throughout each day, our guide would take us island hopping. Each island has a small beach of its own and during lunch time, we would eat our meals along the shore. We got to do snorkeling too and it was wonderful! Untouched by the pollution, we got to see coral reefs and schools of fishes of which we've never seen before. It was as if we were in Atlantis and I'm not even kidding!! During our few days trip there, we also got to tour around the small city and see how the locals live their life there.

This year, my family and I are planning to go to Hong Kong to spend the New Year. I can't wait to be reunited with them alreadyyy. weeeee. Anyhoo, if you're planning to visit the Philippines, visiting Palawan is DEFINITELY a must. That is one of the places that still holds the true beauty of my country. It's amazing once you get to immerse yourself in the pureness & wholesomeness of a country's culture and beauty.