First time in Palawan Island

@rsa101 (38166)

Philippines

June 12, 2023 9:14pm CST

Last Friday we as a family decided to go on an island trip in Palawan where the place is still in very pristine place. We started our tour with the underground river cave. I was amazed at how the cave was really that large and long and has those stalactites and stalagmite rock formation. Then the next day we went on an island tour, although it was a bit rainy there good thing it stops after a few minutes of heavy downpour and the place was just amazingly beautiful. I was able to do snorkeling which I missed for a very long time already and seeing the sea and the corals and fishes that swan around the place was a magnificent sight. The only thing hard was the trip which was a bit long and tiring but I think it is worth the while .

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@DaddyEvil (137696)

• United States

13 Jun 23

I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the trip.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

The trip was really tight as travel was long I think it would be better if its a 5 day vacation tour. We only had 3 days.

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@DaddyEvil (137696)

• United States

13 Jun 23

@rsa101 We've had that happen before, too. It's always better if we have more time to spend on the vacation and less on the traveling.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@DaddyEvil Thats true traveling takes time. But in our place the farther it is the better the place is. Anyway we enjoyed our trip despite that since this was out first far vacation since the lockdown. We used to travel to nearby places for staycations this time it was a full tour of the place far from home.

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@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

13 Jun 23

I suffer of claustrophobia I never can visit underground caves. I am glad you enjoyed.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Oh I see, so sorry you have this condition. It was dark and full of bats and other birds the only light we have was with the boatman who guided us through the cave. It was fun seeing what was inside they were all naturally formed rocks that resemble something.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@LadyDuck I see although I have anxiety too it calmed me down when I was inside it. Mine is not about closed spaces perhaps.

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@LadyDuck (472087)

• Switzerland

13 Jun 23

@rsa101 I immediately suffer a panic attack in a dark place, even worse if it's underground.

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@toniganzon (72532)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

I have yet to visit Palawan and I hope that this year we would be able to go there.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@toniganzon not sure about December. I haven't asked the guide if it is good to be there. But maybe it might since rains are less during those time of the year and it also cooler too.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Better yet next year. The tour guide said the best time to visit them is Mar-May because the weather is sunny and the sea calmer. Right now, the sea is a bit rough though it could be explored depending on the weather since it rains every now and then.

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@toniganzon (72532)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@rsa101 Im hoping to go there in December.

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@rakski (126173)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

it is really beautiful there. We went there last 2015 and still want to go back. Hopefully soon

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

True although it is not good to go there at this point in time since it is already rainy season but we were able to tour with rains on the side from time to time.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@rakski Am back to work already we went back home yesterday. We really enjoyed the trip and the sea its nice to explore it once again after a very long lockdown we have had. I really missed the sea and the beach.

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@rakski (126173)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@rsa101 good for you! I am sure your family enjoyed it all. Are you still there or back in Manila?

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@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 23

That does sound a lovely place to visit.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

Indeed most of the place are reserved nature and untouched so basically they are using eco tourism in their place.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

@JudyEv There is a place where they do not allow electric poles to be built along so most of the residents there are using solar power for their electricity needs.

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@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Jun 23

@rsa101 That's very sensible.

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@almostoveryou (4805)

• Philippines

14 Jun 23

It's always good to take a break and enjoy nature. Palawan is paradise!

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

Indeed it is quite different from the rest of the islands we have.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

@almostoveryou Been to Bohol 2005. I also like it a very cool place to visit too since they have old churches made from coral reefs and the beach is also very nice too.

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@almostoveryou (4805)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

@rsa101 I have never been to Palawan. By far, the best island that I've visited is Bohol. I just love the smell of its ocean and air. I want to visit Coron someday with my kids.

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@AmbiePam (94045)

• United States

13 Jun 23

It certainly sounds worthwhile, and I enjoyed reading about your experience.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Thanks its a feast for the eyes. The place is so green and the sea is just clear and amazing to just watch them. I miss the sea so much that I swim every time I had the opportunity.

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Those are great places to be. I wish I could visit those places too. I know they are wonderful tourist spots in our country.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Indeed I have been dreaming to visit it for the longest time and just granted my wish

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@allknowing (137908)

• India

14 Jun 23

You have described your adventure beautifully in that I felt I was there too

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

Thanks it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would like to see more of the place in the future though.

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@PurnaSharma (2562)

• Guwahati, India

13 Jun 23

It sounds like you had an amazing family trip to Palawan! Exploring the underground river cave with its impressive rock formations and enjoying the beautiful island tour must have been a fantastic experience. Despite the rain, it's great that you were able to go snorkeling and witness the magnificent marine life. The tiring journey was definitely worth it for such memorable moments.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

True I feel very light at the moment just like floating on water still. I miss the place already but I have to return back to reality and work.

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@jstory07 (140043)

• Roseburg, Oregon

13 Jun 23

I am glad that you are having a good time.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

For the past few weeks, I was struggling with my depression and anxiety and this vacation was just the right one for me to be distracted to a different place away from my stresses.

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@sallypup (61687)

• Centralia, Washington

13 Jun 23

That sounds like a great visit and tour. Snorkeling! You must have experienced so much beauty.

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Indeed its like am transported to a new place underwater.

@Kandae11 (55175)

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13 Jun 23

Sounds like a very nice place to visit. Glad you had a good time, will you be returning anytime soon?

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

15 Jun 23

I would like to but I have to save some money to afford it again.

It is one of the favorite tourist site for foreign tourist here as I see a lot of them flocking in that place.

@summerscent (335)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Been wanting to go there with my family. I can only read beautiful descriptions of Palawan, I know there's a lot more than meets the eye. Hopefully we'll too have a vacation there. Great that you and your family enjoyed!

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@rsa101 (38166)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

Yes, as suggested by our tour guide the best time would be in Mar-May since the sea is much calmer that period. We have a bit of a rough sea but then it was not that bad and occasional rains while we travel. They say it will get worse in the coming days since it is the rainy season already.

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@summerscent (335)

• Philippines

13 Jun 23

@rsa101 I see, thanks for sharing!

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