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travel inspiration for small budgets and big dreams

Where to Stay in El Nido: 15 Great Options

Need help deciding where to stay in El Nido? Here’s a quick guide to some of the best accommodations in the area — from budget to splurge. * _ Our choice to stay at Spin Designer Hostel was unanimous and pretty much an instant decision. As I mentioned in El Nido, Nice and Easy: A […]

The 10 Best Puerto Princesa Hotels for Families

SGMT’s Best Puerto Princesa Hotels for Families  — Whether you’re in Puerto Princesa for a few days or merely as a stopover to El Nido, you’ll need a decent place to stay for the night, especially if you’re traveling with family. Here are some of the best accommodations for families — or other groups — in […]

El Nido, Nice and Easy: A Stress-Free 6-Day Itinerary for Non-Backpackers

SGMT  — I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person left in the Philippines who still hasn’t been to El Nido but it sure feels that way sometimes. Countless friends have gone and come back gushing about the paradise they found out west, in what’s been dubbed the Philippines’ last frontier. And it isn’t just […]