I am probably the last of the romantics to be in the know about setting up a romantic dinner or lunch at fancy restaurants, but take me to the great outdoors, and I can say I know quite a few styles. During this trip, even though I had envisioned a meal by the sea with my girlfriend, the friendly staff at Palo Alto Bed & Breakfast took on the task of preparing what was unanimously agreed as 'hands down' the best meal we had ever shared together. Why wouldn't it be? A plateful of crab, grilled fish, pinakbet, and pork liempo on a private beach spanning a long stretch of white sand, all to ourselves.

The email popped into my inbox delivering an invitation to review a place called Palo Alto Bed and Breakfast in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It came at the most opportune time because my girlfriend, Monnette, and I had been planning a trip somewhere together. Puerto Princesa in Palawan presenting itself as an option was a definitive 'Yes!' moment. Plus, the chance to witness her experience the subterranean river for the very first time made the trip even more meaningful.

Hippie super mom, hardcore backpacker and fellow Pinoy Travel Blogger, Gay Emami of Pinay Travel Junkie nominated me to take part in the My 7 Links Project. It is a stirring effort from the people from Tripbase and worldwide travel bloggers "in a joint endeavor to share lessons learned and create a bank of long but not forgotten blog posts that deserve to see the light of day again."