What you MUST KNOW before visiting PALAWAN, Philippines - ULTIMATE GUIDE

[@avionavion1000]

Since I am going to the Philippines next year, I think I stopped this video 50 times to take notes. Will definitely go to many of these places. Thank You as always, amazing content.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@RobertMWulf]

When do you plan to go there? I‘ll be on Palawan in February

[@RJ-gv4ep]

Ditto

[@patricktapiador9309]

i did this lol.. we're planing to go their with my partner. this video helps and i did stopped this video and still playing it for 3😂

[@TheNaruto2314]

Did you go?

[@watfordtripod]

I am still recovering from the 6 hour drive from the airport to El Nido And that was a year ago😊 But it was so worth it. Paradise and heaven with the beautiful Philippine people❤️

[@ladygadventures4144]

Is there another option?

[@watfordtripod]

@@ladygadventures4144 yes found that out once I got to El Nido A small aircraft flies from Porta Princess to El Nido takes very little time As driving by road it’s mountainous and you go around mountain after mountain

[@colonel_carlito]

@@ladygadventures4144fly from san vicente or el nido. but 3 times the price

[@ecko3003]

@@ladygadventures4144donkey

[@paulhoward3895]

Love this video - to the point and no BS.... GREAT VIDEO!! GREATLY APPRECIATED!

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! ☺️

[@mhaanrivero6512]

Proud Palaweña🇵🇭 Highly recommend Balabac🏝

[@manilaloves]

LOVED YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE! Very informative and under 10 min video

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much glad it was useful

[@andyadrift6178]

Really informative! Thanks so much!

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found it useful! 😊

[@Cherfield-D-Blessedman]

Very good to share your wonderful experiences in Palawan Island.

[@goldmansilva9542]

This is the best video I have seen about Palawan so far!!! So simple and brief. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@Joelfriend]

Ayy thanks so much man, appreciate it!

[@robertthomas1154]

Superb video bro. I’m visiting for 2 weeks in December and this has been super helpful 👍🏼

[@williamlimyoco6736]

Thank you for promoting our beautiful island hope someday you will come back,God Bless you!

[@Joelfriend]

Our pleasure! We love Palawan!

[@svongsa]

Thank you for sharing hope to visit soon

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

I have to hurry before they commercialized the Balabac. I'm up for a challenge to stay in Balabac with simple island life. I love watching the "Survivors" TV show. Great tips, informative video, thank you.

[@garthhunt7238]

Great content, thanks!👍👍👍

[@leilanibonagua4639]

Thank you Joel, for putting in good words for my dear hometown Palawan. Now I can’t wait to go home and visit!! ❤

[@marksawesomeadventures]

This is a Fantastic Video! Well done!

[@louisashby2401]

Mate, I'm heading to the Philippines in two weeks, thank you for this video!!!!

[@Joelfriend]

Ah awesome man, your going to love it!!

[@HeyitsJtotheA]

I've been to Palawan once but didn't get a chance to go to Coron or El Nido -- thanks for the hot tips; I definitely know where to adventure next!

[@Lovesintheair3]

Thank you so much! This will be our honeymoon. I needed to take notes 🤪

[@Joelfriend]

Aww amazing you will love it in Palawan have a great time!

[@Lovesintheair3]

Hi! I would like to know how do you move around your recommended places? Should I get a round trip from puerto princess? O multi one?

[@adriana_g4411]

Love your work! Thanks for sharing this informative video.

[@Joelfriend]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! :)

[@arveedibira2454]

hey joel.. pinoy guy here in canada... ur my kinda vlogger ... all great things only lol... i miss coron! hope i can visit balabac in d future too... u guys are lucky to get to visit there👌👌👌

[@jjrox8930]

I was born in the Philippines and never went back even for visit since immigrating to Canada. I'd love to just retire there. One can only dream.

[@mstinnie]

Beautiful, informative video. Thank you!

[@DrewsTravels]

Amazing content that inspired me to create a similar video for my own KZbin channel. Keep motivating other content creators like myself. Love the 🇵🇭

[@tobytan7002]

Was there last month..epic journey.. Nothing compares

[@Joelfriend]

Palawan is an absolute gem!

[@dennisgordon7767]

@@Joelfriend do u recommend going anywhere else if its ur first time in ph. i got about two weeks and conflicted. I wanted to check out siargao for surfing. I could extend my flight schedule too. Basically i want to check out best snorkeling spot or two and surf during this trip.

[@armountainboarder]

What airport do I initially fly into in order to end up in Palawan.

[@tobytan7002]

@@armountainboarder where you coming from

[@mikesimpson7356]

Thank you. I'm heading to Puerta Princesa in February and was definitely going to the underground river. Now I have a better idea of what else there is to do.

[@NiyaziCapar]

Thank you.. watching this video, i am doing the same route, including boracay island. Good information.

[@pnychas]

Wow I’ve never heard of Balabac! You forgot to mention zip lining on Nacpan Beach 🏖 it’s truly worth it!

[@Joelfriend]

Balabac is definitely worth it, oh yes that would be cool

[@Teedothen]

Hey mate, this is great content. Short, sharp and direct. Great camera footage too 👌 what month were you there? Weather looks like it was perfect!

[@lorenzof9228]

Thanks Joel, following the question above, could you please let us know in which month did you go to Palawan?

[@candymarx-ramos1970]

Enjoy the Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@suayhughes8103]

Great video!

[@Joelfriend]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very great content friend

[@aethanalviar8947]

Im loving you both ... my new travel series routine every morning .. thank u. Mwahhh

[@edstravel]

Keep up the great work 📹 Bro definitely 👌 doing this trip in September.

[@yachannel1939]

Been to Boracay Island before. Philippines has many beautiful island

[@Joelfriend]

It really does!

[@brett.taylor]

Great informative video!

[@karimedinburgh]

good video , wonderful upload !

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@prestonhaddon6091]

on these boat tours (tour A and B for example) how long is the overall trip and how long do you get to stay on the islands/ beaches approx?

[@russianinfrance87]

Going to Palawan in February. For 8 days. Managed to persuage my husband to go to Balabac. Then will have to skip El Nido. But I think it's woth it. Balabac seems way better. What would you say?)

[@Joelfriend]

Hmmmm I’m not sure El Nido, is definitely worth going to, it’s absolutely beautiful and very different to Balabac, try and do both if you can

[@DonnyLulu]

Wow! Awesome video! Just started making videos about palawan also. Thank you for the inspiration! Just subbed. 🙂❤️

[@FrankJohnson-r3e]

I want to get my 1975 Aquasport 170 over there, to the Philippines

[@duarsamst1165]

Balabac looks stunning, How much was is for 4 days?

[@smillakloss]

What about malaria? Palawan is a high risk place? Did you take any medication or just used repelents?

[@Shemashay]

Would you recommend for a female solo traveler?? This place looks heavenly

[@ladygadventures4144]

I want to go to all the island that you went.

[@detlev284]

So beautiful, the colors are amazing. how about Internet connection in PALAWAN. Can I do Zoom Sessions from El Nido to Europe (HomeOffice)?

[@Alidilman]

Great channel 👍

[@jpacrosstheplanet]

Great content, thank you! Btw, did you a need a permit to fly you drone in all those places?

[@traviis_04]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sheryljesso5596]

Thank for the information you gave. I appreciate it. Quick question about the ferry. Do you have to book in advance to get a ticket or same day/ walk in is fine? Thank you.

[@Bubbalubagus]

I am looking for a more practical guide, like how do you get to these places from other islands and how do you efficiently go through these places.

[@acrazysaru]

Hi there! Great Video! Thank You sooo much! One question. If I want to do everything you mentioned, how much time should I spend out on Palawan?

[@dennisgordon7767]

great video

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you

[@JeannetteValenc1a]

Thanks for sharing

[@kamaukambon7772]

MOVING HERE IN 5 DAYS !!! 😅😅😅

[@kenlowgatewaytofinancialfr5406]

Joel, you have a nice voice.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! ahaha

[@joniguanzon]

Thank you, Joel, your video is so informative. Wondering if you'd recommend for a family to rent a car while in El Nido?

[@Joelfriend]

Cars aren’t really used in el Nido at all, I would use taxis to get around

[@davideaston8314]

Currently living and working in Thailand, but moving to The Philippines in 5 weeks time - Palawan is pretty near the top of the list of places to settle! Useful vid - thanks

[@ksleejerry]

Wow...... thank you for the informative, wonderful and well shot video!!! What is the cost on the ElNidoYachtingClub?

[@janexu4244]

Also another question: do you recommend balabac over el nido ? I have planned to go coron houseboats already but don’t think I can do el nido and balabac. Which would you say is more worth visiting?

[@Joelfriend]

Oooo that’s very hard, el Nido is beautiful and is very worth it more touristy but if you don’t want many tourists Balabac is great!

[@jesuscatangay2856]

They are all worth visiting if you have enough time to explore, Coron and El Nido are spectacularly similar in Limestone rock formations you could ever see ala jurassic park and avatar scenery, thats why they are so popular in you tube vlogs, social media and they are famous for diving and snorkling, but they could be touristy sometimes in the tour, unlike Balabac which consist mainly of beach and sand bars but stunningly beautiful and more serene place because less tourist coz still not known to tourist and some say hard to reach than the 2, other spectacular luxurious places in Palawan, Amanpulo, Honda Bay, Huma island, Banwa Isand, try to watch video of 2 French in Manila vlogger Balabac- Top 5 Best islands and Balabac travel guide .check it out

[@jeannetgando1198]

Thanks come .in the philippines .so .pretty beches

[@mythaitours]

Hi... Cool video 👍... You said one of your favorite places in Phillipines is Palawan.... What is your favorite place in PH and why?

[@Roblauta]

What was the company you booked your overnight yacht stay with?

[@vicentejeriazuvic7358]

Hi Joel! Great video!, what's the name of the beach you went by kayak? Thank you! Keep sharing content please!

[@babylily2448]

Amazing place love from ,,,🇵🇭

[@bertlacatan1620]

Are you back in the Philippines?

[@SRosen-mt4cl]

Which month were you in Coron? Does not seem very crowded in most of the places you've been :) We are going in May and worried that there will be lots of people as it is high season in the Philippines.

[@jasminu371]

Thank you so much for your travel advices. I will go to the Philippines in February. Did you make this vacay with backpacks or do you think it's possible to do it with suitcases because of the boat rides?

[@squeezerelease9757]

You never said how much the tour was in balabac though

[@valerielobles7254]

to go to Palawan, to which airport do you have to go?. i think there are different airports in philippines or does it not matter?

[@Joelfriend]

Puerto princessa is the biggest airport but there’s also airports in Coron and El Nido too

[@valerielobles7254]

@@Joelfriend oke thank you from airport coron you can go to el Nido? By Bus? Or you need to take plane?

[@billwilliam7027]

Do check out Semporna islands in Sabah, Malaysia :)

[@Joelfriend]

Definitely, it’s on the bucket list!

[@abbeyyoung1404]

Heading to the Philippines in February! Palawan is definitely on our list. What do you recommend for data/ phones? Also were there places the take out cash or did you use mainly card?

[@micky7028]

Hiya definitely take cash as apart from paying for hotels meals in posh restaurant s and its all cash payments there.Also apart from port princess and El nido toull struggle to find any atms think they were opening one in Port Barton but not sure,get your sim card sorted at Airport its very easy and once youve too up sin card theres lots off data plans to choose from Enjoy

[@moviemania1583]

Smart or Globe sim has better signal coverage and data plans or options

[@ksleejerry]

Wow nice video! Question: How many days should we stay at Paoyln HOuseboat? And which month of the year is best?

[@Annabelle220691]

Wow, thank you for this Great Video. We want to go to Palawan in May. Can you recommend this time? (Mid of may until beginning of June) Best regards, Annabelle

[@islabloor3841]

Hey - when you are traveling what do you do about data and service ! I’m backpacking for 5 months starting end of Jan in aus and Se Asia and feel slightly nervous about the whole thing!!!

[@MRCR1988]

Hey, where can we find the yacht you can sleep in overnight online? Thanks for all these info, by the way!!!

[@KAROREROJoseph]

So amazing and Amazing and attractive

[@javitxin10]

Hello! I am planning my travel to Phillipines in December. Would you sacrifice going to Coron to do the Balabac tour? Or is the trip to Balabac too long and would you stay in Coron and El Nido? Do you recommend the Balabac tour or the Coron-El Nido expedition more? What would be your ideal 11-day plan in Palawan? Thank you so much!!

[@selenavelli]

i am also interested to know your input for this question!:)

[@javitxin10]

@@selenavelli I Will can answer you when I finish my travel in December 13th. I am going to stay in coron, el nido, balabac and I Will make the coron - el nido expedition ;)

[@sanjanak9409]

+1

[@javitxin10]

@@selenavelli I'm back from my trip. The Coron-El Nido expedition is very different from that of Balabac. In Coron-El Nido the organization is spectacular. The food is better, the boat is huge, the crew generates a very good vibe. On the Balabac expedition everything is simpler. They limit themselves to feeding you, taking you to the sites, and to the base camp to sleep. Coron-El Nido is a more fun expedition. As for places to visit, both are incredible. The most incredible thing I have seen in the Philippines is Onok Island, belonging to the Balabac expedition. If you need more information, I will be happy to help you.

[@javzee2315]

Perfect

[@janexu4244]

How long do you recommend in balabac?

[@Joelfriend]

The 3 night, 4 day tour is great, it is very hard to go by yourself

[@maximilianmeyer2828]

Where you can book the tour ? From puerto princessa ?

[@reyangelitomaloco2398]

How long do you think is needed to follow this itinerary

[@Joelfriend]

I’d say 2 weeks but 3 weeks would give you a lot more time to do everything and more relaxed pace

[@gummisnoodable]

Tour A&B 0:45 / huts on stilts 4:15

[@girishpunjabi1860]

which is the best month to go to Philippines?

[@donjohnson2426]

What do you mean that Paolyn houseboats is the only place to stay on Coron Island? There are at least 2 towns there by the looks, so surely there’s some accommodation?

[@lesd13]

im not sure why he said that. in Coron town proper in Busuanga there are many hostels/hotels at different price points to choose from

[@alexlorincz2164]

Hi Joel I was wondering if 10 grand would be enough for 10-12 months of backpacking Southeast Asia.I want to go when I’m 18 but I don’t know if it will be enough. Thanks 😊

[@Joelfriend]

It is possible but with flights and travel insurance I think it would be tough, but definitely possible if you stick to a strict budget

[@saliva16127]

Hi. Can u mention me any reliable tour package since I want to go there from Indonesia. Thank you

[@Joelfriend]

Haqqy like based at Frendz hostel are a great tour company!

[@saliva16127]

@@Joelfriend thank you Joel is that online platform ?

[@Lovesintheair3]

Hi joel! how many days should i stay in paolyn houseboats? 3 days and 2 nights? and 1 on the mainland and then head to el nido? how many days and then to balabac how many days? We have 10 days in total there! I hope to hear from you soon! thanks

[@damongraham1398]

Any changes with the U.S. military increasing their presence in the area?

[@MsSunshinelim]

Where can I book the ferry boat? And what carrier did you use?

[@Joelfriend]

You have to book the tickets at the office near the ferry port, we got a tricycle there

[@SakePL]

heyaaa ! :) 1:46 house on the water. How much was it if i may ask ?

[@dabs4638]

how many days did you do everything?

[@rogiestoltz8765]

Nice new friend here!

[@juvyshomebakingcooking1520]

How much are those island hopping your per person ?

[@kabirannabirah]

Can someone please recommend a place with a pool and activities to do in Palawan? I’ve 2weeks and already behind on my trip. I need help and guidance

[@jeanpek7104]

Hello I was thinking of visiting the philippines and specifically palawan, as a first time vositor do u recommend that i go with an agency or do i make my own reservations? As i dont speak the language and i was wondering if this would be a problem for touring alone on the island

[@Lovelyofficial]

This.. I also wanna know..

[@orbita1]

do those tour boats have toilets? i found toilets to be a rareity in the philippines. i was planning to go to palawan or boracay (again), i might try going to both.

[@lesd13]

they do but they flush directly to the sea 😆

[@sergslozada]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful island in El Nido Palawan Philippines absolutely stunning

[@dukeofewell7150]

Do you think 12 days is enough to enjoy in Palawan 🏝️ ?

[@ratnoinamaew7822]

Can anyone tell me are all these tours operating right now? Oct-22? I just down want to turn up there and its like "Well, not many tourists yet so no tours"

[@chuckh4077]

Just ask the hotel desk about that.

[@Pg-vv4lv]

how much was the houseboat ?

[@juvyshomebakingcooking1520]

How much the Paolyn’s boat per night ?