There is countless things to do in El Nido. Island hopping, diving, climbing - but why all the stress. I rented a motorbike (aka a 125cc scooter) and went with Efren, a local couchsurfer, to a beach about 45 minutes out of town. The place isn’t very far but the “roads” (Feldweg in German) suggest a slow pace. The surf was good and playing in the waves brought up childhood memories of summer vacations on a Danish island.

Having this view when looking from the balcony makes me almost forget my hangover.

Arrived in town yesterday and checked into what must have been the worst value for money accommodation I ever stayed at. The mediocre location and the small room I could have lived with, but without working fan and shower I really don’t want to pay $30 a night… Found myself something nicer and am now enjoying a relaxing day of doing nothing. The town of El Nido is considerably more touristy than Coron and with its stretch of beach that is packed with everything accommodating to tourists, it reminds me of Koh Tao.