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10 Reasons to stay in Sea Cocoon Hotel, El Nido, Palawan

August 8, 2016 by Josiah Leave a Comment

If you are still thinking where to stay in El Nido then I would highly suggest that you consider staying in Sea Cocoon Hotel. We stayed here last June 2016 for 2 nights and so far this is the highest quality of hotel that I have stayed in El Nido, Palawan.

Here are some of the reasons why I would recommend staying in Sea Cocoon Hotel.

Comfortable rooms at @SeaCocoonHotel. Spacious. Clean. Aircon was running well. Breakfast was generous. Staff were really helpful. Good water pressure. Lovely Chow Chow Dogs. #SeaCocoon #SeaCocoonHotel #ElNido #Palawan #Philippines

A photo posted by Lakas ng Trip (@lakasngtrip) on Aug 7, 2016 at 11:16pm PDT

1. Quality rooms

The hotel’s motto is ‘Comfort is our pride’ and they take pride on it by providing guests with rooms that are comfortable, spacious, clean and everything that I want in a hotel was in it.

We were inside our room most of our stay. When we went on a tour it was a really nice to just get inside a clean and comfortable room after a tiring day.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan Tagged: Accommodation, El Nido, Palawan, Hotel, Lodge, Palawan, Philippines, Quality hotel, Sea Cocoon Hotel

Canopy Walk in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

July 1, 2016 by Josiah 1 Comment

It was a lazy Wednesday when we decided to try something new in El Nido. I have always been curious about the flyers and posters green and yellow that says El Nido Taraw via Ferrata across town. We decided to try it that afternoon. Locally known as El Nido Canopy Walk.

At the top of the Canopy Walk. ‪#‎SeaCocoonHotel‬ ‪#‎ElNido‬ ‪#‎Palawan‬ ‪#‎Philippines‬

A photo posted by Lakas ng Trip (@lakasngtrip) on Jun 15, 2016 at 3:22am PDT

What does via ferrata mean? Here’s the definition from Guide Dolomoti.

The via Ferrata (Italian for “iron way”) is a mountain route equipped with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors, for example wooden walkways and suspended bridges. The artificial equipment renders feasible an exposed route even to the inexperienced climber, and allows those not versed in climbing technique to hike on ledges, climb vertical walls, and reach the peaks of mountains.

Note: The locals do not actually call this place ‘El Nido Taraw via Ferrata’ or ‘via Ferrata’. It is known locally as Canopy Walk. So if you’re inquiring about this use the term ‘Canopy Walk’.

3:40 PM The walk to the Canopy Walk

From our very comfortable accommodation at Sea Cocoon Hotel, we walked to the entrance of the Canopy Walk with some sidetrips to the stores for some water and snacks.

Entrance to Canopy Walk along Rizal Street.

Entrance to Canopy Walk along Rizal Street.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan Tagged: Canopy Walk, El Nido Canopy Walk, El Nido Taraw, El Nido Taraw via Ferrata, El Nido, Palawan, Luzon, Palawan, Philippines, Southern Luzon, Taraw Cliff, via Ferrata

16 Things to know when doing the El Nido Zipline

June 29, 2016 by Josiah 4 Comments

Last two weeks ago I finally tried the zipline in El Nido, Palawan. It was short and fun.

There were a lot of question in my mind before I did the El Nido Zipline. How much is it? Where is it located? What preparation should I do? What to do after?

El Nido Zipline. #SeaCocoon #SeaCocoonHotel #ElNido #Palawan #Philippines

A photo posted by Lakas ng Trip (@lakasngtrip) on Jun 18, 2016 at 5:43am PDT

This blog post will try to answer all questions I had before and more. Hopefully, this would help you prepare for your zipline adventure in El Nido. This is a travel guide for El Nido Zipline.

El Nido Zipline in Maremegmeg Beach, Palawan, Philippines

Maremegmeg Beach from Paradise View

1. Located at Maremegmeg Beach

Maremegmeg Beach is famously known as Las Cabañas Beach. This is where El Nido Zipline is located. Not really along the beach but somewhere higher on the hill.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan, Palawan Tagged: Adventure, El Nido Zipline, El Nido, Palawan, Palawan, Palawan June 2016, Philippines, Zipline

Ukrainian Kitchen: Odessa Mama Street Cafe in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

May 28, 2016 by Josiah Leave a Comment

Last March 2016 in El Nido, Palawan I was doing what most solo travelers do when they get bored, wandered around aimlessly looking for something interesting. Since I have been to El Nido countless times, I was looking for something new, specifically something that would get my attention gastronomically. That was when I saw this new brightly lit restaurant in town, Odessa Mama Street Cafe.

Odessa Mama Street Cafe, Ukrainian Kitchen in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Their sign says “Cooked with love. Ukrainian Kitchen.” I have lived more than two decades in Manila and traveled around the country but it was my first time seeing a Ukrainian Restaurant. Where was Ukraine in the map? What do they eat? I decided to head back to my accommodation and do some research on Ukraine and what they eat but then it hit me. I have to set my priorities – eat now, research later. And like a little boy on his first day at school, I went inside knowing nothing.

I saw foreigners in the kitchen that were talking to each other and I have no idea what they were talking about (Language barrier). That’s a good sign that this is an authentic Ukrainian Restaurant. Then I looked at their menu, and guess what? I have no idea what the names of their food were, another good sign that this is an authentic Ukrainian Restaurant.

I looked at their menu and tried to understand everything that I could. I do not know what to order! There’s nothing with rice except for that small sentence below their menu.

Odessa Mama Street Cafe, Ukrainian Restaurant in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

I asked the help of their Filipino staff to help me choose, they recommended Cheburek Beef & Cheese. It was good but I shall go into their food deeper somewhere below this line. I was thinking of getting some rice but then I decided that if I’m going Ukrainian, I’m going 100% Ukrainian. No rice. (But with coke, since I love its fizzling sugary goodness.)

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan Tagged: El Nido, Palawan, Food, Palawan, Philippines, Ukrainian, Ukrainian Food

Bald Guy Grill: Big Hungarian Sausage Sandwich in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

April 16, 2016 by Josiah Leave a Comment

It has been 2 straight nights that I had my dinner from the same stall in El Nido, Palawan. The name of the stall was Bald Guy Grill. Located at the intersection of Abdulla Street and Calle Hama, near Squidos and El Nido Puro, this small stall specializes in one thing, Big Hungarian Sausage Sandwich. Emphasis on the Big since one order is already enough for a dinner for me.

The Bald Guy, Big Hungarian Sausage Sandwich in El Nido, Palawan

I discovered this stall because I always order from the fruit shake stand behind it. I noticed the stall and decided to try it since I was alone and not in the mood for dining inside a restaurant or a cafeteria.

Bald Guy Grill and the Fruit Shake Stand that I frequently visit.

Bald Guy Grill and the Fruit Shake Stand that I frequently visit.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan Tagged: Bald Guy Grill, Big Hungarian Sausage, Bread, El Nido, Palawan, Food, Foodie, Foodies, Hungarian Sausage, Palawan, Sandwich, Stall, The Bald Guy
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