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What’s inside this abandoned island mansion?

By Alice Teacake · 20 April 2015 · 1 min read

What’s inside this abandoned island mansion?

You’re racing along the water, holding onto the wooden sides of the boat as the waves throw you back and forth.  The wind runs its slick fingers through your hair and the sun throws its glorious rays down upon you.  Everything feels amazing. You’re high on the undeniable beauty of Palawan and cannot wait to hop off onto your next island as you sail through El Nido’s infamous Tour C. Slowly your next destination emerges…What adventures await you here?

Abandoned Island Mansion in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Approaching Matinloc Island What lies within?

Matinloc Island Mansion

As you disembark, the mood begins to change.  The sun shines a little less brighter and the wind lingers through your hair strands a few seconds more.  Dare you enter the unfamiliar concrete structure before you?  Come on in if you’re feeling as brave as teacake thought she could be…

You step through the dark doorway and things start to get creepy but your curiosity pushes you forward…

Matinloc Island Mansion floor

Matinloc Island Couch

You turn the corner and need to take a moment before you ascend the dark stairway but this is not the place to stop…

You keep going, passing bathrooms you dare not enter, bedrooms you wouldn’t sleep in for a million dollars and eventually you reach the final floor…

Matinloc Island Bed

Someone must have been cosy in it at one point.  Time to get out of here and head into the gardens.  Let’s go!

Someone’s been watching you but there’s even more eyes above the both of you, the sheep included

Matinloc Island Dome

Whoo! What a trip! Time to run back into the loving hands of the sun and discover that secret beach Matinloc Island in El Nido Palwan Philippines has!

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Abandoned Island Mansion in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

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18 Comments

  • nikirath20 April 2015

    Wasn't it scary to get in there? I would just not dare to it. Bravo!

    • aliceteacake20 April 2015

      This entrance was easy to get into but I have explored abandoned places in Cambodia and that was more difficult! I'll make sure to write a post about those adventures this week :)

  • kenkierkeguaard21 April 2015

    Reblogged this on balot_dealer.

    • aliceteacake21 April 2015

      Thank you so much for sharing <3

  • alexistsoi21 April 2015

    I would've been too scared to even enter! haha!

    • aliceteacake21 April 2015

      I like to try and push my boundaries >< I was scared nonetheless!

  • USAtraveler21 April 2015

    So cool! This is a thing here in the states, we call it urban exploring. Cept... in your case you're in much cooler surroundings. Would you ever "up" the excitement factor by trespassing into abandoned buildings?

    • aliceteacake21 April 2015

      Totally! If I can get away with it I'll do it. I have been chased by a fair few dogs though!

  • USAtraveler21 April 2015

    PS - and watch out for land mines in Cambodia! (seriously)

    • aliceteacake21 April 2015

      100% totally agree with you there. Cambodia is terrible for it unfortunately :(

  • rennydiokno201521 April 2015

    Reblogged this on rennydiokno.com.

    • aliceteacake22 April 2015

      Thank you so much for sharing my post!

  • tomg199221 April 2015

    Have you taught in Spain? I'd love to read one of your tips for teaching... if so!

    • aliceteacake22 April 2015

      Hi Tom! I'm afraid I haven't. When looking for jobs in Spain I have always checked out www.tefl.com but like I suggest in each country's post, actually going there and hunting with your feet on the Spanish streets is going to land you a much better job. The best jobs are always pretty much not advertised!

  • Danial2 February 2016

    The best time to visit these kinda places is during dusk, when the realm of the humans and the supernatural merges..

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