Take me back to El Nido!
A few weeks ago Mbali and I escaped the Korean cold and travelled to the Philippines for our winter break. Initially, I wanted to travel to Thailand but because it was Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) that week, flights were way more expensive than they would normally be. So, we decided to find other options that would not be too costly and would be visa-free for South Africans. The visa-free part is important when planning a trip in a short time as countries that require a visa could take a much longer time to process. We opted for four days in El Nido (a Philippine municipality on Palawan island) and three days in Manila. But knowing what I know now, I could have spent the whole week in El Nido! Known for white-sand beaches and coral reefs, the surrounding islands were incredible and nothing like I have seen before. 6:45 flight to Manila. We were so happy to leave the cold for a bit!