From the AishaQuest team

Real notes from real trips.

Trip Planning

El Nido in the Dry Season: A Realistic 4-Day Itinerary

What the boat schedules actually look like, which lagoons get crowded by 10am, and where to eat that isn't listed on any "top 10" blog. Based on 40+ trips we've personally guided.

Aisha Reyes · Jul 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Destination Guides

Coron vs El Nido: Which Should You Pick First?

Honest comparison if you only have time for one — based on what type of traveler you are.

Marco D. · Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Trip Planning

How to Book the Underground River Without the Queue

Permit slots sell out by 9am in peak season. Here's the booking window that actually works.

Grace L. · Jul 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Budget Tips

Palawan on a Budget: What's Actually Worth Paying For

Where to splurge and where to save across a 6-day multi-island trip.

Ramon V. · Jun 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Food & Culture

Where Our Boat Crews Actually Eat in Coron Town

Skip the tourist strip — five spots our own guides go to after a full day on the water.

Aisha Reyes · Jun 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Trip Planning

Ferry vs Flight: Getting from El Nido to Coron

Cost, time, and comfort compared — plus when the ferry gets cancelled for weather.

Marco D. · May 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Destination Guides

Balabac: Is Palawan's Most Remote Island Worth the Trip?

Six extra travel hours for sandbars with nobody else on them. Here's who it's actually for.

Grace L. · May 18, 2026 · 6 min read