With Arvin De Torres
I wanted to start this entry with "Anyong Haseo!" You my friends will find out later.
This is my fourth time in Boracay and yet everything still seems new to me. The island, as small as it is, keeps finding ways to innovate and make it more and more exciting.
From Manila, there are two ways to get to Boracay by plane. You either choose the Kalibo route and take a 1.5 hour bus to Caticlan, or go straight to Caticlan (which is the more convenient way). From Caticlan, you then need to walk to Cagban port, then a ferry ride to the island, then a tricycle ride to the famous white beach.
We chose the Caticlan route, however, as we were about to land, there were heavy rains and thunderstorms there so the pilot decided to divert the flight to Kalibo. After enduring the transfers for about two hours, we safely made it to our hotel - Villa Romero in Station 3.
Which leads me to the three stations in Boracay White Beach very creatively named Station 1, Station 2, and Station 3.
Station 1 is home to the amazing grotto and some high-end hotels. Lots of foreigners thrive here. Station 2 is the party area and where you will find fancy restaurants. Station 3 is more of the relaxed and laid back area. What's common among these three? Koreans! They're everywhere! I often wonder how they found out about Boracay or if our government invests a lot in marketing that targets Koreans. Anyhow, I am very thankful to our Asian brothers and sisters for keeping the tourism here alive. And how did they get that porcelain white skin?
You really can't blame me if I keep coming back here in Boracay. The beach is just wow. Sugary-fine and white sand. Bright blue sea that's calm in the morning and with splashy big waves in the afternoon. God made this for all types of beach-lovers.
There are also lots of things to do here. Massage parlors and stations are everywhere. Walk a few meters and you would have been offered island hopping several times already. There are also shops that offer scuba diving lessons. The helmet diving is quite intruiging but I haven't tried that one yet. There are also motorcycles and ATV for rent. Parasailing. Helicopter ride. You get the picture. These are the reasons why I consider Boracay as the ultimate vacation experience. Will there be a fifth time for me? Definitely! There is nothing like exploring wonders in your own country as a show of nationalism.
And oh, the sunset? Gorgeous!
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