TRAVEL DIARY: THE PHILIPPINES

Of the many islands that form the Philippines, we decided to visit Bohol and Coron, an island in Palawan. Since nearly all international flights are through Manila, we stayed there for two (non-consecutive) nights as well. Bohol is a well developed island with a lot to do, nice beaches, and something resembling a nightlife, so it was perfect that we traveled there with friends. Coron, on the other hand, is incredibly remote, with a tiny main "town" center. Activities more or less exist within and around your hotel, and typically involve sailing the area around the island. You'll swim in the crystal clear lakes that appear from absolutely nowhere in the middle of the ocean, bordered by massive rock formations.

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