Cagbatan Island

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Traveler Vietnam & Philippinen 2023
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- Oct 4, 2023, 3:30pm
- 🌩️ 29 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Philippines Mimaropa Province of Palawan Bancuan Cagbatan Island 11.965475, 120.1833211°57’56” N 120°10’60” E
Day 18
Shipwreck, Corals & Rain.
October 4, 2023 on the Philippines ⋅ 🌩️ 29 °C
Während dem mir das versunkene Schiffsfrack unter Wasser betrachtet hend hemmer gmerkt dass dWälle immer stärker und stärker werdet. Plötzli simmer den zrugg ufs Boot grüeft worde und den isches keini 2 Minute gange und shet für knappi 5 Minute abeglärt wie us Chüble.💦 Das Boot isch weder mit Fenschter no mit Blachene oder sust öpisem usgstattet gsi und drum hets voll unders Deck gregnet und es isch vo Kopf bis Fuess übers Gepäck und Tüechli alles plutschnass worde.🌧️ Zerscht hemmer gmeint dInseltour muss wegem Wetter abbroche werde aber den isches nacher no witers zumne Lagoon gange. DManu und ich sind scho so bequem im pflutschnasse Tüechi ihgwicklet gsi, drum hets üs nümme ahgmacht is Wasser gha obwohl sWasser wärmer als dLuft gsi wär. Üse Oberschnorchler het aber nomal e Rundi durs Lagoon gmacht und nach knappe 40 Minute isches den retour richtig Hafe gange. 🛥️ Nachdem mir üs under de Duschi wieder ufgwärmt hend ischs los richtig zNachtesse gange. Über die komische, knackige Nudle hemmer no paarmal chöne lache obwohls eigentlich gar nöd schlecht gsi sind.🍜😂Read more
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Traveler Nairo2Rio - Around The World
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- Mar 30, 2024
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 2 m
- Philippines Mimaropa Province of Palawan Bancuan Cagbatan Island 11.964553, 120.18004711°57’52” N 120°10’48” E
Day 169–171
Coron - New Island, But Prefer Palawan
March 30 on the Philippines ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After the epic 3D/2N boat expedition, it was time to say goodbye to most of the group as we all headed into Coron with different timelines. I only had the next day there (the expedition was delayed by a day and I could not change my flights), so Andrea, Jonas and I booked another island hopping tour for the next day.

Coron is one of the places that you see a lot on Instagram when searching for the Philippines. To be fair, the drone shots look absolutely stunning as one drives, swims and kayaks on crystal clear water in blue lagoons surrounded by high limestone cliffs.

The reality on the ground is a bit different. We hopped on the boat and drove to a few of the famous lagoons. After having done a few island hopping tours in Palawan and the expedition, I have to say that the stops in Coron were a bit underwhelming. Not only was it packed with noticeably more people than El Nido, but the activities and first three stops were mostly the same - we put on a lifejacket, jumped in the water, swam or walked a little bit and then just chilled in the lagoons for 40 minutes. The first proper lagoon was quite cool, but it became repetitive. The group on the tour and the crew were really great, though, so that definitely made up for it!

The best part of the tour, in my opinion, was anchoring by a snorkeling spot. While the snorkel spot was okay-ish - again, I was v spoiled the days before - we did stop there during golden hour. We utlised the light for a little photoshoot, had an underwater shot (you snorkel while they pour rum in your snorkel - great fun 😂), before heading back onshore.

In the evening, we met up with a few 'old' friends from the expedition and 'new' ones made on today's boat tour, had dinner and then partied the night away.

While I had another great time on the boat and at night, Coron and I did not really click. It was a bit too touristy for me and the stops of the boat tour did not induce a WOW feeling in me. It is a place I probably will not return, as I have 'done' it now.

The people I was with and new people I met made me have a fantastic time there, though. People do make a place! So, all in all, great vibe, great atmosphere, great friendship but slightly overrated island for me.

The next day, I would explore a new island as I headed to Siargao.Read more
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Traveler Hyggeventure
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- Mar 5, 2019, 8:00am
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Philippines Mimaropa Province of Palawan Bancuan Cagbatan Island 11.96333, 120.1816711°57’48” N 120°10’54” E
Day 8
Welcome Coron
March 5, 2019 on the Philippines ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Arriving by ferry.
Greeted by a crowed of eager taxi and tricycle drivers, we had to wrestle our way through to find a quiet spot to think, plan and order some food.

Checking into the mad monkey hostel, we could replenish with cold beers, refresh with cold showers and get ready to explore the town.
Booked another island hopping experience, let's get the snorkeling gear ready.

By booking the super ultimate tour package, we were able to visit and witness some amazing snorkling spots such as the Kayangan Lake, Siete Pecados Marine Park and the Twin Lagoons.Read more
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