About Islafy
What is Islafy?
Islafy is a local travel guide built by people who actually live in the destinations we cover. We're not a booking platform or a review aggregator. We're a curated guide with first-hand knowledge, real prices, and honest recommendations.
Why We Built This
We got tired of outdated travel blogs, misleading TripAdvisor reviews, and "top 10" listicles written by people who spent two days in a place. Palawan deserves better than that.
Every spot, service, and route on Islafy is personally verified. We check prices, test the roads, snorkel the reefs, and climb the viewpoints ourselves. When something changes (a road gets paved, a beach gets crowded, a boat schedule shifts), we update it.
What You'll Find
- Spot Guides: Detailed guides for beaches, lagoons, viewpoints, caves, and more. Real directions, current prices, local tips.
- Service Directory: Vetted local operators for tours, transport, rentals, and accommodation. Direct contact with no middleman markup.
- Route Guides: Step-by-step travel routes with stops, costs, and timing. Know exactly what to expect.
- Interactive Maps: Every spot and service plotted on real maps. Plan your days visually.
Our Approach
We believe in:
- Local knowledge over algorithms. Our recommendations come from living here, not from scraping data.
- Direct connections. We link you directly to operators via WhatsApp and Messenger, with no booking fees and no commission markup.
- Honest pricing. We publish real prices so you know what to expect before you arrive. No surprises.
- Sustainable tourism. We highlight responsible operators and eco-friendly practices. Palawan's beauty is fragile.
Based in Palawan
Islafy is based in Palawan, Philippines. We're starting with what we know best: the islands, beaches, and communities we call home. We're expanding to more destinations as we grow, always with the same local-first approach.
Questions? Suggestions? Get in touch.