Episode 54 is going international with a trip to the tropical island of Palawan in the Philippines. This gorgeous Pacific island has turquoise clear waters, impressive sea stacks, amazing food, and tons of island adventures, and it’s a very affordable place to visit! There are so many things to do in Palawan and we’ve been several times so we are bringing the best of the best recommendations to this episode.

Episode Highlights:

• Palawan Travel Tips
• Puerto Princesa Penasco
• Honda Bay 
• Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
• Bakers Hill 
• Ugong Rock Adventures
• Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park 
• El Nido Island Hopping
• El Nido Palawan Beach 
• Coron

Where to Stay in Palawan: The two areas you'll be staying are in Puerto Princesa & El Nido. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in each area:

• The Funny Lion - Puerto Princesa
• Go Boutique Inn- Puerto Princesa
• Summer Days- Puerto Princesa
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• The Funny Lion - El Nido
• Maremegmeg Beach Club - El Nido
• Last Frontier Beach Resort - Adults Only- El Nido
• Corong Beach Resort - El Nido
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Activities & Tours: Check out our recommended tours on Palawan!

Where to Fly Into: The closest airports to Puerto Princesa is the Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) and the closest airport to El Nido is the El Nido Airport (ENI). Find a great flight deal to the Philippines by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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