Experience life on an isolated island in Palawan, Philippines

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  Beschreibung

  **** Update: 2025 *****
  
  Before you request to stay and read my introduction: Please bear in mind that the island is only as good as the people staying on it. Otherwise, it’s just another piece of land surrounded by water. Albeit, an awesome one!
  
  It takes time to filter all the messages and feel your vibe through your requests because it’s my job to ensure that everyone gets along. One buzzkill can ruin the whole island vibe for everyone.
  
  If you feel like you are a great team player, feel free to send a request. Otherwise, there might be a Workaway place for negative people. Please be responsible and request with them instead.
  
  Also, I didn't buy the island. I inherited it. I'm running and funding everything myself so please don't expect a 5-star resort. It won't have a jacuzzi for you. I have lots of baby sharks and corals though. :)
  
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  Introduction:
  
  Hi! My name is Rex. I live on a private island (Bayaca Island) off the coast of Coron, Palawan, Philippines that has been in my family for 2 generations. When Typhoon Yolanda hit in 2013, it destroyed most of the facilities on the island and it was neglected after that. In 2017 I moved here and decided to make a project out of it to slowly rebuild everything. The idea is to make the island self-sustaining, the ultimate Eco-Camp. It's still a work in progress, but for now, we have solar power, beach and reef cleanups, fresh water collected from the neighboring island, protected reefs (no fishing allowed here) and of course, good vibes! :) I became a dive instructor in 2018 to fund my projects, such as coral propagation and organic farming. Since it's a private island, the dive courses can be done at the student's own pace!
  
  We're 7 on the island: 3 humans, 3 dogs (Megamouse, Unggoy and Yapu) and a cat named Killer. They're very sociable and love attention!
  
  • No roosters on the island! So, we can sleep soundly.
  
  • We started renovations on the island, so if you have any experience in that area, it's highly valued.
  
  That’s some of the ideas I have for now. It’s been quite a challenge but then I love challenges. 🏴‍☠️
  
  Life's a garden. Dig it!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Volunteers will get to experience life on an isolated island. The resources here are very valuable as it’s very limited. I have some musical instruments on the island which I’m willing to share and teach. You'll also have the possibility to try local food!

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  Arbeit

  Right now, we are open to volunteers who want to help with general maintenance (tidying up the trail in the forest, keeping the beach and reef clean, cooking, dishes...), renovations (carpentry, plumbing...), and a few projects (mainly carpentry).

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Tagalog: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
  
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  Unterkunft

  Accommodation:
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  In terms of accommodation, you can choose! We have tents that we can set up on the beach, which include a mattress, sheets and pillow. These include a waterproof cover, so if it does rain, you don’t need to worry :) Alternatively, there are buildings that you can sleep in, but these are currently being renovated (we might be working on them during your time here).
  
  Food:
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  We also have a kitchen that we can all use. We suggest you purchase food to cook before you arrive on the island. There is a market in Coron (close to the bay where you can rent a boat) where you can purchase most of the things that you may need. If you need more food whilst you are here on the island, we can travel to Culion (another town nearby). We can purchase and cook food together and split the cost, or you can purchase food individually, whatever suits you best :). We will split the boat cost for the trip.
  
  How to get to the island:
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  As you have already read, this is a private island so there is no public transport to get here.
  There are three ways that you can get to the island. Both start off in Coron. We will help you arrange the transport.
  
  Option 1:
  
  You can go to Coron town and hire a private boat directly to the island which should cost somewhere between 4,500 – 5,000 PHP. This is the price to hire the entire boat, so if you are volunteering as a group the cost can be split between you.
  
  Option 2:
  
  Alternatively, you can get a fast craft from Coron to Culion which should cost around 500 PHP per person and then hire a private boat from Culion which should cost around 1,000 - 1,500 PHP (again, this is to hire the entire boat). The fast craft to Culion runs on a schedule, so if this method is chosen you need to confirm the times of the boat.
  
  Option 3: (Cheapest option)
  
  A small fisherboat directly from Coron town to Bayaca. He charges 2,000 PHP for a direct boat trip from Coron to Bayaca Island. It’s a small boat, so if the conditions are rough it might not be an option. If you choose this option, we'll make the arrangements as the boatman doesn't speak English.

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  Was noch ...

  We have our own beach and reef, which is full of marine life! You might come across Peter and Heidi (two sea turtles) while snorkeling, and from time to time, baby blacktip sharks. We also have some gym equipment, yoga mats and dogs you can play and cuddle with :). Otherwise, we're happy to learn new games!!!

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We use Starlink for WiFi which fully runs on solar power. Usually, there is WiFi 24/7, but recently we have some issues with the power so we turn off the WiFi at night. But, mobile data also works here.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  No rhinos please, they might damage the dive equipment :)

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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