I went because: My wife, Alison, had a qigong retreat in the Philippines, and we chose to visit Palawan afterward in part due to an article in The Chronicle ("Philippines Green," Nov. 18, 2007). Don't ...

In this sequel to our original Palawan from the Air, Matador returns four years later to revisit this paradise in the Western Philippines. Check out the amazing terrain of the Linapacan Islands, the ...

With a dazzling array of activities and safety protocols in place, this leafy archipelago could be a good option for a “new normal” getaway. Traditional, double outrigger boats called banca glide ...

The creation of one of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world began around 250 million years ago. Bacuit Bay, which hosts three of the four El Nido Resorts in Northern Palawan, was then ...

One of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world date back to around 250 million years ago. Bacuit Bay, which hosts three of the four El Nido Resorts in Northern Palawan, was then part of the ...

On board a traditional paraw sailing vessel, Isobel Diamond explores the pristine ecosystem of the western Philippine region of Palawan The Batalik is not just a sailboat. It is a Filipino relic, the ...