What to do and see in Palawan
The island of Palawan in the Philippines first debuted in the international scene when it claimed the best island award in 2013 courtesy of Travel + Leisure magazine, the most prominent travel magazine in the US. Since then, the island garnered a steady stream of admirers from all over the world. It has graced the covers of numerous publications both here and abroad. Dubbed as the Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines, Palawan once again won the best island award in 2 consecutive years (2016-17) and it seems that this winning streak will continue on. So what makes Palawan better than other infamous islands in the Caribbean or the Maldives? Palawan offers more than just scenery. It is a confluence of cultural and natural diversity, local hospitality, colorful marine species, and limitless supply of things to do and spots to see. One of the best things about Palawan is how easy it is to get around and do everything yourself, provided you do proper research first. Below is a comp...