Palawan scorpion Occasionally you will see one of these jumbo scorpions crossing the road as you buzz along. This guy works at the butterfly farm and has no fear about handling one of these beauties but does give the warning “Sir, careful – poisonous!” All scorpions have some venom but most will only give you […]
Balabac Island Palawan Balabac is the southernmost island in the Palawan archipeligo. Few tourists venture here because there is almost no infrastructure to support visitors. The Melville lighthouse standing watch on the lonely south coast is the last thing you see if you are headed to Borneo. It takes around 4 days from Puerto Princesa […]
Palawan Butterfly Farm The butterfly farm is about 20 minutes from Puerto Princesa off the south bound highway. Best viewing times are in the morning because the butterflies take shelter from the scorching sun in the afternoon. The “farm” is a large screened in area where cocoons are kept until the butterflies hatch. From town […]