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Port Barton gets compared to El Nido a lot — except it costs about a third of the price. Just a short boat ride from the main beach, there are two beaches most visitors never bother with: Coconut Beach and White Beach. We went to find out if they're actually worth the trip. White Beach is further around the coast and getting to it turned into one of the more memorable parts of the day — 300 pesos return by boat (about £3.70), a 50 peso entry fee at Coconut Beach, a rocky path that defeated us, and a local tip that would have saved us 40 minutes. Here's everything you need to know before you go. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 Video Overview: Join James and Rej as we travel the Philippines to help you figure out where to spend your holiday budget – with honest reviews, real prices, and zero fluff. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: Port Barton, Palawan Coconut Beach, Port Barton White Beach, Port Barton ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Port Barton vs El Nido 0:30 - Getting the Boat (300 Pesos Return) 0:59 - Arriving at Coconut Beach (50 Peso Entry) 2:00 - Exploring Coconut Beach (Piglets, Rooster & Swings) 3:30 - Drone Shots of Coconut Beach 4:30 - Swimming at Coconut Beach 6:00 - Attempting to Walk to White Beach 7:15 - Rocky Path & Closed Footpath Fail 8:00 - Local Tip — Walk Into the Sea to Get Past the Rocks 8:45 - Boatman Takes Us to White Beach Instead 9:15 - Exploring White Beach (Huts, Restaurant & Goats) 10:15 - Baby Goats & Beach Life 10:45 - Final Verdict ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🏨 Book Your Trip: Tours & Experiences (Klook): [YOUR-KLOOK-LINK] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✈️ Travel Essentials: 📱 eSIM (10% off with code PARADISE10): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=12744 🌍 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26484876&utm_source=26484876&utm_medium=Ambassador ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: Hi! We're James and Rej, a British-Filipina couple from the UK sharing our travel experiences to inspire your next trip! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: Lumix S5ii (Hero Camera): https://amzn.to/4exD0ou Lumix 14-28mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3RQrqMB DJI Action 6 (Vlogging Camera): https://amzn.to/4vEJjMW DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (Second Camera): https://amzn.to/49Rz8fz DJI Mic 2 (Audio): https://amzn.to/4v5SLZQ GoPro Hero 12 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4v3OFBt DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo (Drone): https://amzn.to/4alRnty MacBook Air M5 (Editing): https://amzn.to/4v2pgrC Micro SD Card: https://amzn.to/4aH63nd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Sunday Session - https://thmatc.co/?l=5ED6776A Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Unforgettable - https://thmatc.co/?l=937430BC Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Another Time - https://thmatc.co/?l=EE2AC3B3 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #PortBarton #PortBartonPalawan #CoconutBeach #WhiteBeach #PalawanPhilippines #PhilippinesTravel #PalawanTravel #HiddenBeach #Philippines #IslandHopping #ElNidoAlternative #BudgetTravel #PalawanBeach #TravelVlog #SearchingParadise #OffTheBeatenPath #PhilippinesBeach #BackpackingPhilippines
Port Barton vs El Nido: Which Beach Is Actually Better?

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Port Barton gets compared to El Nido a lot — except it costs about a third of the price. Just a short boat ride from the main beach, there are two beaches most visitors never bother with: Coconut Beach and White Beach. We went to find out if they're actually worth the trip. White Beach is further around the coast and getting to it turned into one of the more memorable parts of the day — 300 pesos return by boat (about £3.70), a 50 peso entry fee at Coconut Beach, a rocky path that defeated us, and a local tip that would have saved us 40 minutes. Here's everything you need to know before you go. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 Video Overview: Join James and Rej as we travel the Philippines to help you figure out where to spend your holiday budget – with honest reviews, real prices, and zero fluff. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: Port Barton, Palawan Coconut Beach, Port Barton White Beach, Port Barton ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Port Barton vs El Nido 0:30 - Getting the Boat (300 Pesos Return) 0:59 - Arriving at Coconut Beach (50 Peso Entry) 2:00 - Exploring Coconut Beach (Piglets, Rooster & Swings) 3:30 - Drone Shots of Coconut Beach 4:30 - Swimming at Coconut Beach 6:00 - Attempting to Walk to White Beach 7:15 - Rocky Path & Closed Footpath Fail 8:00 - Local Tip — Walk Into the Sea to Get Past the Rocks 8:45 - Boatman Takes Us to White Beach Instead 9:15 - Exploring White Beach (Huts, Restaurant & Goats) 10:15 - Baby Goats & Beach Life 10:45 - Final Verdict ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🏨 Book Your Trip: Tours & Experiences (Klook): [YOUR-KLOOK-LINK] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✈️ Travel Essentials: 📱 eSIM (10% off with code PARADISE10): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=12744 🌍 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26484876&utm_source=26484876&utm_medium=Ambassador ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: Hi! We're James and Rej, a British-Filipina couple from the UK sharing our travel experiences to inspire your next trip! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: Lumix S5ii (Hero Camera): https://amzn.to/4exD0ou Lumix 14-28mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3RQrqMB DJI Action 6 (Vlogging Camera): https://amzn.to/4vEJjMW DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (Second Camera): https://amzn.to/49Rz8fz DJI Mic 2 (Audio): https://amzn.to/4v5SLZQ GoPro Hero 12 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4v3OFBt DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo (Drone): https://amzn.to/4alRnty MacBook Air M5 (Editing): https://amzn.to/4v2pgrC Micro SD Card: https://amzn.to/4aH63nd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Sunday Session - https://thmatc.co/?l=5ED6776A Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Unforgettable - https://thmatc.co/?l=937430BC Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Another Time - https://thmatc.co/?l=EE2AC3B3 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #PortBarton #PortBartonPalawan #CoconutBeach #WhiteBeach #PalawanPhilippines #PhilippinesTravel #PalawanTravel #HiddenBeach #Philippines #IslandHopping #ElNidoAlternative #BudgetTravel #PalawanBeach #TravelVlog #SearchingParadise #OffTheBeatenPath #PhilippinesBeach #BackpackingPhilippines
Port Barton vs El Nido: Which Beach Is Actually Better?
This is Balabac — the most remote, untouched corner of Palawan, and almost nobody goes here. We spent 3 days and 2 nights island hopping through it so you know exactly what to expect before you book. From a local community island lunch stop and a sandbar at Patawan, to snorkelling a reef that rivals anything else in Palawan and swimming alongside turtles at Onok Island — this is the full honest guide to Balabac island hopping, including what the overnight accommodation is actually like, the toilet situation, the food, and whether the whole thing is worth the brutal journey to get here. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 Video Overview: Join James and Rej as we travel the Philippines to help you figure out where to spend your holiday budget – with honest reviews, real prices, and zero fluff. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: Balabac Port, Palawan Tangkahan Island (Community Lunch Stop) Patawan Islands Onok Island (Turtle Snorkelling) Overnight Island Camp, Balabac ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Balabac 0:33 - Boarding the Boat at the Port 1:06 - First Stop: Tangkahan Island 3:08 - Exploring the Island & San Miguel Beer 4:08 - Swimming & Drone Shots 5:20 - Lunch at Tangkahan (Beef Adobo & Rice) 6:45 - Back on the Boat to Patawan Island 8:05 - Arriving at Patawan Island 10:40 - Exploring the Beach & Sari-Sari Shop 13:00 - Swimming at Patawan 15:20 - Heading to Overnight Base Camp 16:30 - Arriving at Base Camp (Canobooning Island) 18:00 - Exploring the Camp & Beach 19:52 - Tent Tour (Fan Tent) 21:23 - Hut Room Tour 23:00 - Sunset Time Lapse 24:10 - Day 2: Morning at Base Camp 25:30 - Toilet & Shower Situation 26:30 - Packing Up & Boarding the Boat 27:45 - 45-Minute Boat Ride to Snorkelling Spot 29:00 - Snorkelling Spot 1 (Best Reef of the Trip) 31:30 - Arriving at Onok Island 33:00 - Swimming with Turtles 35:30 - Lunch at Onok Island 37:00 - Hut Upgrade Room Tour (1,000 Pesos Extra) 38:30 - Exploring the Island & Instagram Stairs 41:00 - Giant Clams & Underwater Statue Snorkel 43:00 - Golden Hour at the Pier 44:30 - Sunset Time Lapse 45:30 - Buffet Dinner & Stargazing 46:30 - Day 3: Sunrise & Last Breakfast 47:30 - Final Toilet Tour & Checking Out 48:30 - Boat Back to Main Port (1hr 45 mins) 49:30 - Jollibee Stop at Brooks Point 50:30 - Final Thoughts & Verdict ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✈️ Travel Essentials: 📱 eSIM (10% off with code PARADISE10): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=12744 🌍 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26484876&utm_source=26484876&utm_medium=Ambassador ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👀 Watch Next: Only Hotel Between Manila and Balabac — Sun Seas Tested 🇵🇭: https://youtu.be/hsF7LhujBDY ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: Hi! We're James and Rej, a British-Filipina couple from the UK sharing our travel experiences to inspire your next trip! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: Lumix S5ii (Hero Camera): https://amzn.to/4exD0ou Lumix 14-28mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3RQrqMB DJI Action 6 (Vlogging Camera): https://amzn.to/4vEJjMW DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (Second Camera): https://amzn.to/49Rz8fz DJI Mic 2 (Audio): https://amzn.to/4v5SLZQ GoPro Hero 12 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4v3OFBt DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo (Drone): https://amzn.to/4alRnty MacBook Air M5 (Editing): https://amzn.to/4v2pgrC Micro SD Card: https://amzn.to/4aH63nd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Celebration - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E34AF31 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Guns Blazing - https://thmatc.co/?l=F790E102 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Happiness - https://thmatc.co/?l=C0F8D5B9 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Modesty - https://thmatc.co/?l=DD3E0D45 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Vibing - https://thmatc.co/?l=051148BD Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Another Time - https://thmatc.co/?l=EE2AC3B3 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Sunday Session - https://thmatc.co/?l=5ED6776A Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Unforgettable - https://thmatc.co/?l=937430BC ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Balabac #BalabacIsland #BalabacPalawan #IslandHopping #PalawanPhilippines #OnokIsland #PatawanIsland #PhilippinesTravel #HiddenParadise #TurtleSnorkeling #PalawanTravel #Philippines #TravelVlog #IslandLife #SearchingParadise #UntouchedParadise #OffTheBeatenPath #PhilippinesIslands #BackpackingPhilippines #3DaysInBalabac
BALABAC Island Hopping 🇵🇭 — Turtles, Overnight Camps & Untouched Beaches
The night before Balabac is a problem most travellers don't think about until it's too late. The 2am van from Puerto Princesa is brutal — and you'll be shattered before the island hopping even starts. Sun Seas Beach Resort is the stopover solution. But is it actually worth it? In this honest review we cover both room options (the basic ₱1,500 fan room and the ₱3,500 AC upgrade), the food, the beach, and everything you need to know before you book your night here on the southern Palawan mainland. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 Video Overview: Join James and Rej as we travel the Philippines to help you figure out where to spend your holiday budget – with honest reviews, real prices, and zero fluff. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: Sun Seas Beach Resort, Southern Palawan ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Location 0:33 - Arriving at Sun Seas Beach Resort 0:55 - Resort Tour 2:14 - Nipa Hut Room Tour (₱1,500) 3:59 - Cheaper Room Tour 5:32 - Evening Resort Tour 7:28 - Dinner Time 8:30 - Upgraded Air-Conditioned Room Tour (₱3,500) 10:21 - Morning Resort Tour 13:04 - Breakfast Time 13:52 - Final Thoughts & Review ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🏨 Book Your Trip: Sun Seas Beach Resort (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/sunseasbeachresort Private Transfer Puerto Princesa and Buliluyan Port (Klook): https://affiliate.klook.com/sl/1YDP1kk ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✈️ Travel Essentials: 📱 eSIM (10% off with code PARADISE10): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=12744 🌍 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26484876&utm_source=26484876&utm_medium=Ambassador ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: Hi! We're James and Rej, a British-Filipina couple from the UK sharing our travel experiences to inspire your next trip! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: Lumix S5ii (Hero Camera): https://amzn.to/4exD0ou Lumix 14-28mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3RQrqMB DJI Action 6 (Vlogging Camera): https://amzn.to/4vEJjMW DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (Second Camera): https://amzn.to/49Rz8fz DJI Mic 2 (Audio): https://amzn.to/4v5SLZQ GoPro Hero 12 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4v3OFBt DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo (Drone): https://amzn.to/4alRnty MacBook Air M5 (Editing): https://amzn.to/4v2pgrC Micro SD Card: https://amzn.to/4aH63nd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Guns Blazing - https://thmatc.co/?l=F790E102 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #SunSeasBeachResort #Balabac #BalabacPalawan #PalawanPhilippines #PalawanTravel #SouthernPalawan #PhilippinesTravel #HotelReview #BudgetTravel #PuertoPrincesa #IslandHopping #Philippines #TravelVlog #HonestReview #WhereToStay #NipaHut #SearchingParadise #traveltips
Only Hotel Between Manila and Balabac — Sun Seas Tested 🇵🇭
Is Turkish Airlines Economy worth it for a London to Manila flight? We flew London Gatwick to Manila via Istanbul — two flights, one transfer, 18 hours and 46 minutes total — and tested the seat, the food, the Istanbul transfer, and the staff. Here's everything you need to know before you book. Turkish Airlines is one of the most popular choices for London to Manila flights, and the Istanbul layover is one of the smoothest transfers in the world. The first leg (Gatwick to Istanbul) gave us loads of legroom, decent entertainment, and genuinely good food — beef with a creamy sauce, rice, a proper Turkish beer, and chocolate mousse. The second leg (Istanbul to Manila) was tighter, more cramped, and by the time we landed we were absolutely cooked. But the food stayed solid (breakfast pancakes, scrambled eggs, acai, coffee), an amenities kit arrived on your seat, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout both flights. The Istanbul transfer itself? No queuing, no bag scanning — just show your boarding card and walk. Five or six minutes from one gate to the next, with a massive duty-free terminal to explore if you've got time to kill. Overall verdict: Turkish Airlines Economy from London to Manila is a solid, reliable choice. Not the cheapest, but well-fed, comfortable enough for a few hours of sleep, and the transfer is genuinely stress-free. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📝 Video Overview: Join James and Rej as we travel from London to the Philippines to help you figure out where to spend your holiday budget – with honest reviews, real prices, and zero fluff. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: London Gatwick Airport Istanbul Airport Manila, Philippines ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Is Turkish Airlines Economy Worth It? 0:30 - Gatwick Airport & Boarding 1:45 - First Flight: London to Istanbul (Seat & Legroom) 2:30 - In-Flight Entertainment (First Leg) 3:15 - In-Flight Meal Review 4:30 - Crossing the Alps 5:10 - Arriving at Istanbul Airport 5:45 - Istanbul Transfer: No Queues, No Scanning 6:30 - Exploring Istanbul Airport 8:20 - Walking to Gate D6 (Manila Flight) 9:00 - Second Flight: Istanbul to Manila (Seat & Legroom) 10:00 - In-Flight Entertainment (Second Leg) 11:00 - Amenities Kit Review 12:00 - Bathroom Tour 13:00 - Sleeping in Economy (5 Hours) 14:00 - Breakfast Review 15:00 - Landing in Manila & Immigration 16:30 - Final Verdict ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✈️ Travel Essentials: 📱 eSIM (10% off with code PARADISE10): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=12744 🌍 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26484876&utm_source=26484876&utm_medium=Ambassador ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: Hi! We're James and Rej, a British-Filipina couple from the UK sharing our travel experiences to inspire your next trip! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: Lumix S5ii (Hero Camera): https://amzn.to/4exD0ou Lumix 14-28mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3RQrqMB DJI Action 6 (Vlogging Camera): https://amzn.to/4vEJjMW DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (Second Camera): https://amzn.to/49Rz8fz DJI Mic 2 (Audio): https://amzn.to/4v5SLZQ GoPro Hero 12 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4v3OFBt DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo (Drone): https://amzn.to/4alRnty MacBook Air M5 (Editing): https://amzn.to/4v2pgrC Micro SD Card: https://amzn.to/4aH63nd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Vibing - https://thmatc.co/?l=051148BD Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Modesty - https://thmatc.co/?l=DD3E0D45 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Happiness - https://thmatc.co/?l=C0F8D5B9 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⚠️ Some links above are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 🙏 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #TurkishAirlines #TurkishAirlinesEconomy #LondonToManila #FlightReview #EconomyClass #PhilippinesTravel #ManilaPhilippines #IstanbulAirport #LongHaulFlight #FlightExperience #TravelVlog #UKToPhilippines #TravelTips #AirlineReview #IsItWorthIt #BackpackingPhilippines #TravelWithUs #SearchingParadise
Turkish Airlines Economy: London to Manila - Is It Worth It?
Gatwick Airport South Terminal — complete guide for 2025. We walked the entire South Terminal so you know exactly what to expect before you fly: check-in, security wait times, the full departures lounge, food options on both floors, charging stations, and the spots where it's easy to overspend. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 What We Cover: - Outside Departures — South Terminal entrance & travel walkway - Arrivals Level — M&S, Boots, WH Smith, Pret, Yotel - Check-In Desks — How busy it was & how fast bag drop went - Security — Weekend wait times vs. weekday (surprisingly quick!) - Departures Lounge (Ground Floor) — Layout, duty free, seating - First Floor — Nando's, Wagamama, Wetherspoons, Pizza Express, Starbucks, JD, Accessorize, Lego Shop, Super Dry & more - Charging Stations — Where to find USB charging & laptop-friendly tables (hint: outside Wetherspoons) - Water Prices — Boots vs. WH Smith (the difference will shock you) - Viewing Deck — Great spot to look down over the terminal - Honest Verdict — Is Gatwick South Terminal worth flying from? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Arriving at Gatwick South Terminal 00:21 — Outside departures & travel walkway 01:12 — Inside: check-in level, M&S, Boots, WH Smith, Pret & Yotel 02:18 — Upstairs before check-in — what's up here? 03:11 — Charging stations & what to do before check-in 03:56 — Heading to check-in & bag drop 05:11 — Bag drop done — heading through security 05:50 — Through security — how long did it take? 06:53 — Inside the departures lounge — first look 08:45 — First floor — restaurants, shops & viewing deck 10:19 — More shops: Lego, Super Dry, electronics & more 11:38 — Wetherspoons seating area & charging outside 12:09 — Charging stations around the terminal 12:34 — Final verdict — is Gatwick South Terminal any good? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👀 Watch Next: 🏨 Travelodge Gatwick Airport Review → https://youtu.be/jDobrHH8SvM ✈️ London Gatwick Walking tour → https://youtu.be/_wlp8PHxsNo 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKH70hv8-0WmrQb5QJrio0TNI0yzLBtzj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: We're James & Rej — we test trips, airports, and hotels across the UK and Southeast Asia so you don't waste your time or money. New videos every Saturday! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: james@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: GoPro Hero 12 (Main Camera): https://amzn.to/49NcKAX GoPro Hero 9 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4aCxTz3 Drone (DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo): https://amzn.to/49Qdsxx Laptop (MacBook Air M1): https://amzn.to/4b95twy GoPro Spare Batteries: https://amzn.to/44dC567 Windslayer for GoPro: https://amzn.to/44soTKN Micro SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3JvWx8I ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Celebration - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E34AF31 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Guns Blazing - https://thmatc.co/?l=F790E102 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #GatwickSouthTerminal #GatwickAirport #LondonGatwick #AirportWalkingTour #GatwickDepartures #UKTravel #AirportTour #SearchingParadise
Gatwick Airport South Terminal Tour 2026 (United Kingdom)
We test the Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central so you don't waste your money on a bad pre-flight stay. The double room is just under £60 a night — compared to the Premier Inn at the North Terminal which was nearly double the price. To get here you need the Hopper Bus from Stop 11 at the North Terminal (walk right out of arrivals on the ground floor) — it's £9.50 return and takes about five minutes. We walk you through the full check-in, the room, and the all-you-can-eat breakfast at £12.50 a head. Is it actually worth it before an early flight? We will give you the honest answer. Spoiler: for the price, it does exactly what it needs to — but there's one thing about the bus that most people miss, and at midnight with your bags, it matters. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📍 Places Explored: • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central — (Double room, less than £60/night — significantly cheaper than Premier Inn North Terminal at ~£100+) • Gatwick Hopper Bus — (Stop 11, ground floor arrivals, walk right out — £9.50 return, ~5 min ride) • Travelodge Breakfast Buffet — (All-you-can-eat, £12.50pp — bacon, sausages, hash browns, pastries, coffee machine included) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Is Travelodge Gatwick worth it before a flight? 00:29 — How to get there — Hopper Bus Stop 11 (don't miss this) 01:18 — Check-in experience 02:06 — Room tour — what do you get for £50? 02:52 — Bed, TV & amenities 04:15 — Full cost breakdown 06:10 — Breakfast buffet — is £12.50 worth it? 12:32 — Our honest verdict ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 👀 Watch Next: ✈️ London Gatwick Walking tour → https://youtu.be/_wlp8PHxsNo 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKH70hv8-0WmrQb5QJrio0TNI0yzLBtzj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Us: We're James & Rej — we test islands and trips across Southeast Asia so you don't waste your time or money. New videos every Saturday! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔗 Connect with us: Instagram: @searchingparadiseofficial Website: searchingparadise.com Email: hello@searchingparadise.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 Our Equipment: GoPro Hero 12 (Main Camera): https://amzn.to/49NcKAX GoPro Hero 9 (Underwater Camera): https://amzn.to/4aCxTz3 Drone (DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo): https://amzn.to/49Qdsxx Laptop (MacBook Air M1): https://amzn.to/4b95twy GoPro Spare Batteries: https://amzn.to/44dC567 Windslayer for GoPro: https://amzn.to/44soTKN Micro SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3JvWx8I ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎵 Music Credits: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Uyakhumbula - https://thmatc.co/?l=8CB54637 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Scuff - Signal Loss - https://thmatc.co/?l=1CF8C943 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Modesty - https://thmatc.co/?l=DD3E0D45 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Gordon Crumb - Guns Blazing - https://thmatc.co/?l=F790E102 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #TravelodgeGatwick #GatwickAirport #AirportHotelReview #GatwickHotel #BudgetTravel #UKTravel #SearchingParadise
Travelodge Gatwick Airport Review — Worth It?