El Nido as a Female Solo Traveler | Palawan | 🇵🇭 Philippines 2017 | Tapik Beach Sibaltan
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- čas přidán 25. 03. 2017
- This week I visit El Nido and return to Tapik Beach in Sibaltan. Two different worlds if you ask me ;) Though the surroundings of El Nido are very beautiful (like small and big lagoon as I’ve shown in my last video) there is also a lot of tourists. If you want the best of both worlds: stay in Sibaltan (Tapik beach has my heart, but there are more places here) and go island hopping in El Nido during the day. That’d be my choice ;)
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We arrive in El Nido late in the evening. And honestly, the town is even more busy than I remembered! It’s not grown in 2 years, it’s exploded. They even got an ATM nowadays! New hotels and restaurants are opening every week, literally. And still it might be worth it to book a room long before your trip. Especially in high season. As I said, it is busy here…
The canopy walk provides some of the best views on El Nido town. It get’s me in the mood for more adventure. Now let me ask you, can you visit the Philippines without a proper Zipline Experience?! It’s time for Las Cabanas.
Alright, I understand why there are so many ziplines in the Philippines. It’s great to fly like an eagle, with some amazing views at the same time!
It’s best to be combined with some beach time afterwards.
And then we’re up for the main reason to visit El Nido! Island hopping. Since I’ve seen small and big lagoon and the popular tour C can’t take place because of the weather, I am going for tour B. Known for it’s caves and coves.
There are always multiple boats going on the same tour you are. But if you’re lucky and your boat just waits to leave, you can experience the island like it’s all yours.
And we’re on our way again. Off to Cathedral cave and Pinasil island.
Pinasil island is one of the most beautiful, but also one of the most cosy islands on this tour.
Well the highlight of this place is hidden behind a small hole. Just a whole different world from the white sand and blue seas…
One of our last stops is the famous snake island. Which got it’s name for an obvious reason
YES! I am so excited for getting back to Tapik Beach! That little hidden gem we enjoyed so much last time we visited. It’s so relaxed in here.
Well they did develop the place in the past 2 years. More rooms have been build and there is a whole extra space for entertainment. And the biggest improvement: it’s much more easy to go to El Nido nowadays! Which makes it possible to go island hopping during the day, and enjoy your evenings here.
Also the neighbors have been growing along. But it’s still within it’s limits. All in all it’s very peaceful and quiet. Also in the village!
Since Randy is not managing Tapik anymore, Merichelle, the little girl I met, isn’t here. I was hoping to see her back, so let’s see if we can find her in town. They say I might find them close to the basketball court….
Well sometimes you win, sometimes you lose!
Let’s comfort ourselves with a game of local pool, and get ready to explore more of the surroundings!
Nacpan Beach makes up for a great daytrip from Tapik Beach or El Nido. My luck hasn’t come back to me yet, so we’re unable to see the twin beaches today. But hey, everything else is here!
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Hi .. I'm MADEN . I'm Filipino youtuber and I like ADOBO too :)) Nice Video.......I miss Philippines :(
lovely place! always enjoy watching your video, making me more excited for our trip to philippines in 2 weeks!! wooohoooo!
Oh yes, something great to look forward too :D
You have some of the best videos, clarity, editing, narration, information, likability. You should have at least 10x more subscribers.
+chimbatete thanx!!! I would have a hard time reacting to everyone then 😉
Hi Gretl, good to see you keep coming back to Philippines.. There's a lot of islands to discover.. :) You're always Welcome to come back!!!
+Eulan Acidal oh yes!! when editing I am always home again already - but sure new adventures in the Philippines will come up one day again 😁😀😁😀
Amazing view, wish I could visit the Philippines again😉
Indeed an excellent travelogue, you're soo good at what you're doing.
One of the top videos I've seen on CZcams!!
Great video Travel Greti! I do hope the urban expansion in El Nido does not encroach into the more pristine areas.
I love your video Gretel.... your shots are fantastic!!!
Thanx!
wow! great video! glad to see you back in the philippines!
Thank you :D Yes, has been an amazing time. And more is coming up :D
Hi Gretl, I love your videos!
You always make me smile from start to end of every video.
I wish your safety on every journey you make.
+tech usi Thank you so much! And great to hear the vids do so 😊 I love comments like yours - it makes the hard work of creating the vids worth all the trouble!
thanks gretl u came back...❤❤❤
+anderson cal would love 2 😁
Thanks, now Philippines are no #1 on our bucket list :) We love your videos!
Dank :D Filipijnen zijn te gek :D
This took me courage to reply. I love you since I found your channel when you first went to the Philippines I'm the silent fan and I believed I was always the first to watch all your post when you went the second time. This time I was evan anticipating that you will visit that little girl. I felt bad that you weren't able to see her.. that would have been one of the greatest moment in your journey. Also, I was compelled to write as it was a missed opportunity due to a miscommunication.. that lady said "mamaya" meaning that she or they will come or arrived later in the day. Anyways, to me you are one of the best youtuber out there, I had the chance of the travelling most of the Philippines and now conquering the other of the world. You are very creative, your work is very cinematographic with soothing narrative voice and good story content which is very easy on the eye and ears. I could say more however to be short you are a gift that people willnget inspired of. Keep it up. Spread the good vibes and share hapiness. Always be following you or maybe someday will meet you. Happy trip! With love from your avid fan. "reacpt"
Thank you so much Reacpt! I appreciate it you reach out to me, and love to hear from you after you've been watching for a long time :) I know some people react always, and there must be some who watch but never say something. I do that with some of my favorite CZcamsrs. Though it is so nice to feel there are people out there enjoying, even when you do not hear them immediately :)
Yes, I understand.... damn, I was so convinced they were gone and not coming back anywhere soon. I was hoping to find her back to, curious how she had grown in 2 years time. I really liked her. But who knows, one day :)
I grew up travelling all over Ph since my parents live on different islands. I was blessed to be able to experience such however a change in life and career path led me to shun and shy away from my love to showcase my country which at that time nobody ever thought that was possible. I wish I still have all my negatives that I took since I first got my 110 camera film, polariod and old school SLR. Anyways, you are one of those that help me fulfill my dreams of seeing the world and I say thank you for that.I may not be able to go all the places you have been but I felt like I've seen at least a glimpse of it through you. There were so many times I wanted to reach you if only I was still in Ph I would have love to guide you all over. Even when you were asking for suggestions of where to go but I stayed silent. I may not always interact however just to let you know you have a friend in me and I always click the thumbs up!:) Again, thank you for bringing us along to your journey. Always be safe and happy trip.
:D Thank you big time!! Big thumbs up for you too :)
As always excellent narration and very informative.. Palawan has been on my radar for some time . Thanks 🙏 for sharing all your travels 😊
Thanx Manuel!
thanks for visiting El Nido Palawan ... i hope i can visit this coming July .... nice review.. Good day.
+sear aveg would be nice 😀😀 hope so for you 😊😊
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Have fun, enjoy and stay safe!
+Bert Lacatan 😊😊
thank you Gretl for a wonderful review of my country. Hope you had a good stay there.
+Green Fingers I did! more vids will still follow - at least 3 😁
wow what an amazing view from so high up. No fear is the motto.
I'm so excited to visit El Nido next month!!
+Rona Maeree 😊😊
Nice ..Places like El Nido is a dream of a lifetime to see. Thanks for showing us the place.
+manny guirnalda 😊😊
Oh Gretl, this is stunning! Cannot wait to finally make it to the Philippines (not this year, but hopefully 2018).
Could really just do with a week in the sun to relax and explore right now!
:) Haha, I'd join in on that now! Though spring finally arriving here makes life a whole lot better and warmer ;)
l always enjoy watching your video. Thanks Gretl!
Thank you :D Great to hear you do :)
Thanks for sharing. Your videos encourage me to one day visit the Philippines!
You should! So much, you won't regret :D
im following ur vlogs All the time now, i hope you , continue going around the whole of the PHILIPPINES , thank you more power and take care, GOD BLESS
+Ray Roxas Hi Ray, I hope so too! Trying hard to make it happen 😊😊 Take care always!!
Amazing youre back again in that beautiful place! The lady said the small girl youve met before will be back later. Anyways enjoy your stay! 💖
Damn, yeah so I've understood! Oh those language barriers..... I am back home when I am editing always :)
Thanks for visiting our country hope to see more of u exploring other places here.
+irene tapalla you might be pleasantly surprised then 😀 just keep an eye on the channel is all I would say 😁
The view is awesome. Video is crystal clear...
+Joji Baranggan thanx 😊
Wow El Nido definitely in our bucket list of our next Island Adventure in Philippines!!! Thanks for showing this Haven Sanctuary!!! More powers to your next endeavor. 😉😉😉😉
Thanx Jonah!
Those are some spectacular views! Hope to go there one of these days! Maybe next year?
Oi, would be something good to look forward too :D
Great episode as always!
Thanx Peter!
i love how u make your videos. it's like i'm watching a travel magazine show on tv 👍
Thank you! Makes me smile if you describe it like that :) :D
Excellent video! thanks for coming in the philippines,appreciated God bless
Thanx PJ :)
love your footage on the canopy. it's beautiful!
Dankje :D Ben je in El Nido geweest?
You are very much welcome. Yes, several times. I'm from the Phillippines
I stayed at Spin as well. Loved that place last year. When I came back this feb it looks different now but still same faces
+Ether Bee Nice! Yeah - it is kind of expensive but a nice spot 😊😊
nice showcase of el nido. will be back there in August...
+Goyt Prado Sagun 😊😊 cool! good times are coming then 😀
as always, your videos are amazing..
Thanx Arjen :)
Hi Gretl, you should have waited for Randy bacause the lady said he's coming back "later" :D (Have you noticed this is my second comment in this video already because I love watching your videos over and over again..lol) Love your vids.
Thank you! Was booked at El NIdo in March but had to cancel due to family emergency. But after seeing this, definitely plan on rebooking there for next spring. Love ya!
+William Larson 😊😊
+William Larson 😊😊
Wow..Love your video super clear and natural great vlog.Thank you for sharing from manila philippines
Cool! You've been watching a few I see :) Just found the channel?
Love the video and found the music "Coffee by Josh" reflects my life atm. I am really jealous to the travel bloggers exploring my country while I am here at my chair busting my ass to work.
Yeah, that I can imagine. You get some trips sometimes though? :)
Great video! Massive thanks for all your travel tips! We're going on a two-month trip to visit my family in Manila this December & El Nido as well as Coron are on our bucket list;D Cheers! Greetings from Schwyz!
+Jheng S-R nice! Go to Port Barton too I'd say - it's much less crowded and very relaxed 😊😊
Hello Travel Gretl Thank you so much visiting el nido and your great video i keep watching many times cuz i love it and i appreciated... i remembered what Gen.Mc Arthur promised when he left during Japanese occupation in the phil. " I SHALL RETURN" i hope you can do the same. hehehe and don't hesitate to ask any assistance to every folks in times you needed. the people of el nido are helpful,friendly and always keep smilling with you..El nido is my hometown i grown up, our home was 20-30 minutes a distance walk to Nacpan Beach..i am ofw
and i was there last month..what a big surprise to me is a rapid building constructions of hotels,restaurants etc.not only in Las Cabanas beach but in Leo Beach and Lamoro beach as will...Road construction from 2 lanes to 6 lanes..from el nido proper to Sibaltan seaport for RO-RO is ongoing...again thank you and more power to your channel..
as always i love you loving our land
hi G. I'm always fascinated by your vlog about loving the Philippine Tourist Destination. well keep it up always ,
I'm sure there so much more for you to see about Philippines and you still got long way ahead :-) GL.
+Gian Karlo Thanx GL! 😀
Travel Gretl, most appreciated traveler👍🏼
+Jo Ban 😀😀😘😘
Found you! I met you in Danjugan island. Wow!!! Amazing videos. Ill be having a late night sleep. Too bad we havent able to talk well. But it was nice meeting you :)
Cool :D Great you found me here :) Yeah, was just a quick meet up, but who knows, maybe our paths will cross again :) Was nice meeting you too! Have a good day :D
I might try to do some solo travel in Thailand and Vietnam on June 13-20 :) . That will be my first time to travel solo. Haha. and my family and I will visit Seoul on Oct. 7 to 16. Hope to see you there!
Hello Gretl try also the Obong Cave located in Hinobaan Negros Occidental Philippines. Im sure you gonna love it. So far it is the most amazing cave ive been to..God bless and thanks for sharing your memories and experiences in our beloved Country Phils. Have fun and take care! I enjoy the vids!
Thanx so much :D
this channel deserve more views and subs
Thank you! I should upload more for CZcams to push me to more viewers honestly :)
We are inspired from your Blogs...because of these we will be planning to go to these places where you habe been....Living also in Europe..and we will be there!!! Salamat!!!! and Danke schön!!!
+Chris Macasero Cool!! love to hear that 😀😀 Graag gedaan 😊
bedanken!!!!
I really enjoyed watching your videos its so relaxing,next time you come back in the philppines try to explore siargao island!more power and Good luck in all your trips!God Bless
Thanx! I heard about that place and would love to visit some day!
Hello I am so fascinated with your video.thank you for this video.
+Maritess Trinidad Cool 😀 thanx 😊
Beautiful 😘 as always specially Gretl 😍
+aise Story Thanx!! 😘😘
Thanks for sharing your trip!!! ❤️
+Laguna Milkman 😊😊😘😘
your videos are really awesome!! you just got one subscriber here😊👍
+zenjubal thanx!! Great, welcome 😁😘
I love your videos, thank you for featuring the Philippines. Hope you will visit Cebu soon😘
+Phonse Gallito Would love too 😊😊 fingers crossed - one day 😁
Travel Gretl ❤❤❤ i always love your blog...inspiring to explore palawan now in saving money for the trip before classes starts in june
awesome shoot a video and mountain trekking
Great Video, thanks.
:)
you are one of my favorite blogger
Thanx :D
I was there in November 2018 it was beautiful
was expecting a little reunion of you and michelle
I know! Me too..... If only I'd understood a bit more...
Omg great video 😍
Thanx :D
have you tried going to port barton more quiet too near el Nido..or even visit another island near Cebu bantayan island and pass the Kawasan falls too..interesting info ! watching from France ;)
i was here a week ago... new subbie here!❤
:D Thanx :D Great you're here
El nido Is the best....
wow amazing footages!
Thanx!
I Love your Chanel..... I'm a Filippina watching in Italy
:D Welcome bella :D
wery nice you had a wonderfull trip.
+Irfan Raza yeah!! absolutely 😊
Since you love diving I recommend you to check the UNESCO heritage Apo reef in Mindoro.i would love to see your video there.
watch all your videos, its like you're a pro in making it...Im from Davao City, mindanao side, you must visit there also...hoping meet you in personal & be you're tour guide soon...hehehe...im an expat working abroad.
Hi gretl. If you want a solitude, quite, serene island try jomalig island. One of the most remotest island ive visited so far. Ive been there last week. The terrain is absolutely gorgeous.
I've looked it up, it looks very cool! Have you explored a lot in the Philippines? :)
I love your vlogs! I wish you could visit DAVAO too...
Thanx Raycee! There is so much more to explore in the Philippines.... oh my :D
Ohhhhh it looks freaking lovely I would literally go there in some point with my girlfriend. The views that you showed looks absolutely stunning.
:) You should! :D
Oh My Goood! Love love love from Philippines. :)
:D :D Love from Amsterdam!
I know foreigners can own condo here in the Philippines. Here in cavite there are lots of affordable condo very accessible and has lots of nearby school, malls, wet market etc.
wow i really like your vlog 😉😉😉😉😊😊😊😊
I miss you Gretl💖💖💖💖💖
wow ..nice video..i love it
+Chris Angelo Alverio 😀😁
Travel Gretl one day i will marry a girl like you..😁😁😁
gorgeous...makes me want to go!
+Amsterdam Calling 😊😀
nice sound💕
Thanx!
It does seem a lot more crowed than even a couple months ago. We were there in JAN and FEB it was crowed but not that bad.
+Todd XoX yeah, it explodes year after year I am afraid 😶
Jan & Feb is peak season in El Nido
wow very nice video....i like it
+suriaya sowad thanx!! 😘😘
Magnifique ..
I like your blog love you!
Your video is worth million millons of views 😁
Thanx Michael! Maybe it'll get there someday ;) :D Though I think the amount of views I get now are already amazing. At least it amazes me, I never figured it might go this way when started 2 years ago ;)
omg! such a beautiful place... I want to know when it's NOT peak season. I hate crowds.
Yeah, that's specifically a good idea for El Nido!
Much has really changed the past couple of years. Some for the better. Some for the worse. I went there June last year. The last before that was in 2012. The difference was quite a shock. A lot of better restaurants and bars. More decent hotels. New part of town coming alive. And yes, a bank with ATM!!!
But what's disappointing is the island hopping. Too crowded now. Couldn't even stop at big lagoon anymore for a swim. Ah... I miss the times when I had it for myself back in 2007.
I can imagine. I heard more people talk about the El Nido from years ago, when only a small road went there and the surroundings were not overcrowded yet! I think reality will never be able to live up to those memories anymore. Great you have one like those - they are rare :)
Great video
I subbed
I grew up in the Philippines but I never been in El Nido. Maybe someday I will.. Hella from California here...
You should make it :D better not wait too long cause in a few years it will be full on Disneyland I am afraid...
WOW!!!
+Emily Canete 😊😊😊
Where are you now Greta? A few months ago I heard you are back in the Philippines and in fact I happened to watch some of your videos back then but now you suddenly disappear and I couldn’t find anymore of your latest vlog. I hope everything is ok with you. Hope to see you back again. Thank you!
my, I know how much coast you? and how many days you stay there and your vlogs amazing and do you have a plan to going there next year?
I haven't looked too much into El Nido. I know that it's one of the most famous beach areas in PH. I guess it's only a matter of time before it becomes the next Boracay?
very nice
Sei MERAVIGLIOSA!
She has great skills in vedio
+Panday Pira thank you :)
Are you still in the Philippines? Try to visit the bicol region, and some unpopular provinces in visayas and Mindanao too. Philippines has a lot more to offer. A lot of hidden gems :)
+Indy Bernaldez yeah, too much to explore still! when editing I am always at home 😊😊 but I can almost guarantee there will be an other visit 😉
Great video looks amazing
+The Traveling Breeze Thanx guys!
You have an amazing channel
+The Traveling Breeze 😊😊😘😘
I'm starting up a new Travel Channel I will subscribe I'm heading to Japan tomorrow
try to visit coron island also in palawan.
I have! Check out some vids ago :)
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