Last Updated on February 19, 2021
Aaah, the Philippines… I don’t even know where to start! So far, I’ve had an amazing time here – much better even than I expected. Not that I wasn’t expecting to like a few weeks of beach and island hopping, but I just didn’t expect these islands to be soooo pretty. Even though I am moving around quite a lot (because as usual, I want to see it all.. but I cut down my itinerary already) I feel relaxed and mellow. There have been frustrations, too (the food! complicated travel planning!), but how can I stay mad for long with picture-perfect tropical beaches like White Beach in Boracay (pictured) or San Juan Beach in Siquijor. After a few days in Manila, Boracay was the perfect introduction to the lazy beach life in the Philippines and I almost didn’t leave because it’s so easy to get sucked into the easy life of playing in the water, working with this dreamy view, sun tanning, watching the sunset with a $1 beer and going out to dance the night away with new friends from the hostel…rinse…repeat…
Luckily I did manage to tear myself away from this island paradise – because there are many more island paradises to be explored…
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Melinda DiOrio
Friday 20th of February 2015
Boracay was beautiful, but I was surprised just how tourist-driven it really is! We were just there for a couple of days though on our last trip (and spent several days in Manila, so it was a nice beach getaway!) I'm glad you got to see so many different places of a very beautiful country!
Adam @StreetFoodWorldTour
Friday 20th of February 2015
Did you say $1 beers??!?! I am so there!
Hannah @Getting Stamped
Friday 20th of February 2015
I will agree Borocay is paradise, and king of amazing sunsets!
Will Hatton
Tuesday 17th of February 2015
Stunning picture! I'm heading to the Philippines in just a couple of months; super stoked! Keep up the good work, I love your blog :)
Dany
Tuesday 17th of February 2015
Thanks, Will! Hope you'll love the Philippines as much as I did :)
Alex
Monday 16th of February 2015
Boracay, i have heared this place is absolutely beautiful and as i read here you had great time, i will definitely put it in my travel list!!!!
Dany
Tuesday 17th of February 2015
White Beach is definitely the most stunning beach I've seen anywhere in the Philippines - but the island is much more touristy than other islands I've been to (I can see why though). Definitely worth visiting though!