One of the most popular destinations in all 7000+ islands.

First morning I signed up for the Taraw Cliff Via Ferrata Canopy Walk.

Easy access right from the main tourist area.

It rewards with a great overview of the town and harbour.

There’s another Canopy Walk, similar, but it’s about 4km out of town.

Click PLAY or watch some drone footage on YouTube.

El Nido is one of the most popular tourist traps in the Philippines.

El Nido town itself isn’t exactly charming. Crowded, kind of messy, and very touristy.

Dozens of feral dogs roam the streets at night, making me nervous.

The beach is no hell — but I liked it better in the evening with fewer tourists.

Public transit is non-existent. Cycling near impossible due to traffic. The only way to get around is by tricycle or “trike”.  Most are crappy, rickety motorcycles with a sidecar somehow welded on.

With all the dollars coming in, I’m surprised El Nido’s not been improved. Boracay is modern, by comparison.

My best meal was Calzone in a stone oven.