Day four in Puerto Galera. I navigate the quiet rainy season, dive the UNESCO biosphere at Canyons, and discuss the reality of daily water rationing with locals.

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Episode 35 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Puerto Galera, Philippines.

Places in this episode: Sabang, White Beach, Muelle Bay, Scandi Divers Resort, Rural Bank of Puerto Galera, Big La Laguna, Canyons dive site, Escarceo Point.

Covered: Diving the Verde Island Passage, Water rationing infrastructure, Banking and SIM logistics, Sabang vs White Beach dynamics, Mangyan cultural heritage, Low season cost of living.

Chapters:
00:00 Muelle Bay
02:25 Sabang
06:11 White Beach
08:26 Cafe

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

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