Palawan Archipelago is made up of about 1,700 islands . Author Michael High describes it as ` ` engaging , enigmatic , diverse '' ` ` I did n't have the typical ' beach ##front experience , '' High said .
Palawan province is made up of about 1,700 islands . iReporter Rebecca High describes it as `` engaging , enigmatic , diverse '' `` I did n't want the typical Boracay beach resort experience , '' High said .