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Comment on Explore El Nido Palawan, The Last Frontier of the Philippines by dodong flores

dodong flores — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:10:36 +0000

quote…a view to kill for…unquote
Funny, and so I thought El Nido has a view to die for
I agree. Some corals are still in surprisingly good shape, especially a bit further out from the landing spots of the islands… that despite of the illegal compressor fishing that abound in the area.
I still like El Nido as compared to Boracay. While Boracay is much accessible as compared to El Nido, I still would prefer El Nido due to its pristine condition, and with lesser tourist commercialism as compared to Boracay, that makes it even better and still on top of my list.
I guess nothing had changed much after I left El Nido nine years ago. I remember, in the local village where I lived, the electricity is cut-off sometime in between 10PM to 4AM, contrary to what you have experienced in the hotel of which the power shut off occur during daytime.
I enjoy your reading your write up, chris, and it brought me a lot of memories.
I wish I can visit El Nido again in the future…

Comment on 6 Months Philippines – the Best, the Good, the Ugly by Sergey

Sergey — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:09:24 +0000

Nomfa,

El Nido is must see in Philipines. Plan at least 5 days for it, becouse all tours (ABC) is must to see – and they are all very different.

Be aware – there is only one expensive hotel which offers hot shower and electricity all the day. And if you are like good food – i will defeitly recomend you restaurant at Coron-Coron (2 kms from El nido) named Vistas Bungalos. It is not cheap – like 120 – 150 peso for dish, but food is perfect and sunsets at Coron Coron are fantastic.

Chris,

We will be in Bali in end of May =) Defenetly will buy pack of Bintang =)

Comment on Living an Independent Life by Maximilian Haru Raditya

Maximilian Haru Raditya — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:50:44 +0000

I thought I were alone when I have this mindset of independence in my mind. Now I know, I’m not alone . It’s nice to have this article as it gives me a perspective about myself better. Thanks John and you, Chris, for providing such a great article.

P.S.: it seems you currently live in Indonesia, right?

Comment on Bicol Region – a natural beauty to settle down and grow old by Eva

Eva — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:35:46 +0000

Hello! I appreciate your site lots of great info about the land of my birth. I grew up in one of the remote barrios of Donsol, which is San Isidro. I’m seriously contemplating revisiting Donsol after an absence of many years. Is the road going from Legazpi to Donsol in good repair?

Thanks.

Comment on Medical Tourism – 5 Reasons to consider Goa by lola

lola — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:28:38 +0000

hey doing a story on medical tourism in Goa. ny1 whose gotten treatments here care to give me a quote?

Comment on 5 Travel Movies that will give you Goose Bumps by Myrna Pipkins

Myrna Pipkins — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:01:05 +0000

Hi, You have some really Great articles on your blog. I also like the theme and the layout as well. Nice work!

Comment on 6 Months Philippines – the Best, the Good, the Ugly by Chris

Chris — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:12:19 +0000

Nimfa, El Nido was really great – a definite highlight here in the Philippines! I uploaded some pictures already here (the better ones are on the 2nd page) and I’m currently writing an article about El Nido, which is probably ready for publishing here within the next 8 days (if I’m not too lazy). All in all, I can only recommend El Nido, it’s true beauty, gorgeous scenery and laid-back lifestyle.

Sergey, it was nice meeting you guys in Puerto Princesa. It’s always pleasure to talk with like-minded people. Hope to see you around soon again sometime, somewhere…

Comment on 6 Months Philippines – the Best, the Good, the Ugly by Nimfa

Nimfa — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:38:29 +0000

Hi Chris,

How’s El Nido? I was in Puerto Princesa 6 months ago, didnt make it to El Nido as we only had less than a week in palawan. Hope to see the place one day.

Comment on Around Lombok in 4 days – if you are insane enough by Chris

Chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:31:36 +0000

Andy, I didn’t have any problems with police in either Padang Bai or Lombok. I know of some people who take their rental bikes over to Lombok also. Best, make sure with rental guys, that you can go to Lombok also. That shouldn’t costs any extras – and if simply move on to the next bike rental. There are so many these days and you should be able to get some small bike like Mio for 25K Rupiah per day, or Varios/Nuovos for anything 30-35K per day.

The police in Bali is a lot more toned down these days, not so aggressive like still a few years ago. Seems the new governor and the efforts of the anti-corruption agency (KPK) paid off somewhat.

Have a nice trip!

Comment on Around Lombok in 4 days – if you are insane enough by Andy

Andy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:05:54 +0000

Hi Chris, just wondering , i noticed u owned your scooter but do you know what the deal is with rentals…. i heard u get hit up by the police at the ferry to pay for insurance that doesn’t cover lombok… do lots of people take rental bike over or just get them on arrival in it would be a pain to ride around bali return it on bali- transfer to padang bai -ferry and get another rental in lembar… hoping to keep the same bike and pray it makes it back …
Andy