Time check? It's still October and it's been a week since my birthday!
On this week 5 years ago, my girlfriend now wife and I went to the majestic island of Boracay. It is one of the most memorable birthdays ever. Although it was a very short vacation, it was one for the books.
We actually booked a trip early this year for our reunion with the island. But due to covid restrictions and local government's different set of rules for tourists we just opted to cancel it. With the recent updates in vaccination roll outs, we're hoping to have our reunion with the island early next year.
For now, allow me to share with you our short trip five years ago.
On our way to the airport. I can't contain the excitement so I started taking pictures
It was my first time in Boracay, and couldn't help but be ecstatic. My wife has been there once with her mom and brother. So she already knows what to expect. As for me, I knew about this island because it was always featured in local TV shows as the best summer destination. And since then, I kind of think that a trip to this island would be very expensive and too luxurious for my taste. Thank God for promo fares and cheap accommodations, dream vacations are a waking moment away.
From the plane you can clearly see the island's long white shoreline.
Arriving at Caticlan airport, you still need to take a 15-30 minute boat ride to get to Boracay island. The ride can be a bit rough especially if the weather's not good, but it's all worth it once you step on the island.
We checked in on a hotel at Station 1, a walking distance away from the beach. Hotels by the beach are a bit pricey, so we opted for a cheaper one but has a free breakfast inclusion. After checking in, we immediately went to check out the finest white sand Boracay island is known for.
It did not disappoint!
My attempt at making a sand art, see next picture for what I'm trying to achieve
This is the sand castle made by the locals. You need to pay if you want to have a photo with it. And for the amount they are asking, we just think it's a bit overpriced so we just made our own. Hence, the picture above. Haha. The pic is out of focus because we took it sneakily to avoid locals asking us for payment.
By now, I've been to my top 3 island destinations in the Philippines: Boracay, Siargao, and Palawan. They have their own qualities that make them stand out from each other. For Boracay, it has the best shoreline and the best white sand beach.
Boracay also has the best sunset view by the beach.
I mean look at these:
This inspired me to make these NFTs.
Sunset in Boracay digital Postcard
I tried to add the colors of the sunset on the background but I did not achieve what I wanted. I think I need more practice in this new style
The island offers a lot of activities for tourists which include: island hopping, banana boat ride, helmet diving, parasailing, ATV riding and many more. Due to budget constraints we only tried island hopping, banana boat, and sunset ride on a sailboat. I really forgot the name of the last activity but I just called it that because that's what really happened. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Sailboat ride
Crystal Cove, one of the islands we visited in our island hopping activity
Hairflip challenge at Puka beach--one of the islands we hopped on to
My attempt haha
When it comes to food choices, there are a lot of known restaurants and cafes by the beach. Just be prepared for the prices though. I'd like to call it airport price, because you know how expensive meals are inside the airport. I guess that's how the locals earn since most of their guests are foreigners.
Airport priced Yellow Cab pizza
Our hotel's free breakfast meal
One of the shows in one of the restaurants where we had our dinner
All in all, it was a short but sweet vacation. I can't wait to go back there and try the other activities such as parasailing and paddleboarding. Making this post made me relive my experience there and I kind of look forward to visiting the island again in the near future.
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How about you? What's your Boracay experience? Care to share it in the comments below?
See you on my next post!
Niadtong mga niwang pa ta 😅 Haha great post mahal! I miss traveling with you ❤❤❤
Lage a few kgs ago haha. We should go back there mga 10 days minimum hehe ❤️
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A beautiful place!
It is! It's a must visit if you are planning a trip here in the Philippines. 💯
been to boracay twice and is always an awesome experience, however, in the two visits, it rained during our stay, gladly, we had witnessed its beautiful sunset on the first day
Yes. I'm more of a sunset person, so it was really a pleasant experience witnessing it in Boracay. I just wish this pandemic would be over soon so that we can go back there.
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congratulations on your trip, beautiful place
Thanks, man. It really is beautiful. A must visit if you happen to come here in the Philippines
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Woah. Thanks for the mention. Really appreciate it 😁
I love to go to such areas and here in my country there are many amazing areas that I go to for everyone I did not have the opportunity to go to this place before, of course I want to try going to this place one day, I aspire to go around the world.
Enjoy your time my friend.
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Yes! It is our goal too. To travel around the world. You should visit Boracay if you happen to travel here in the Philippines. It is worth it! 💯
Wow, that is really beautiful. We have some really nice beaches where I live, but none of them are white sand. A lot of them are really rocky too now that I think of it... This looks like it was a great trip for you!
Yes it is! Philippines is blessed to have so many beautiful beaches. A must visit if you are planning to travel here. It won't disappoint!
I also would love to explore beaches around the world. If the opportunity arises, I would love to go to your country too!
Anyway, thanks for dropping by 😁
The pictures of foods you posted made me hungry hahahaa. Boracay is at the top of my bucket list along with Siargao, for years I've always wanted to visit Boracay, I hope I could soon. I never knew that there were tons of activities you could do in Boracay. Would also love to go Island hopping and go parasailing. Great read!
Yes! A must visit. Boracay, Siargao, and Palawan are my top 3. And Bohol is a close runner up. We are just lucky that we live in a country with the nicest beaches.
I just hope that when we achieve herd immunity against covid, traveling will be easy again. And hoping for promo air fares! Haha
Anyway, thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate it! 💯
I have never been to a sea-beach. These photos are my to-do list in the future. Like everything right there those photo graph poses, night vibe, food, sunset, & everything.
What a great spot to be with your partner and have some celebration. You two look to have a cracking fun. 🎉.
Yes, we Filipinos are so lucky to be surrounded by beautiful beaches all over our country. If you get the chance to visit the Philippines, Boracay is a must see destination!
Thanks for dropping by anyway 😁
Ka beautiful diay gyud sa Boracay, wala pa gyud ko ka anha diha. Sige lang ga plan na abtan na tuloy sa pandemic.Lingaw na lang ko sa post mo.
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