My Boracay adventure

Here are some pics I took while I was in Bora. The island is amazing, the food, the nightlife, the parties and the water adventures.

Monaco suites

Monaco suites

Bracelets and anklets made of Puka shells

Shangri-La

Shangri-La

Gigantic serving of halo-halo at Halowich at D’Mall

Boracay has a lot to offer to all kinds of travellers. It’s amazing how an island this small can give you mind boggling decisions on where to sleep, what to eat and what to do. For those who have the luxury to splurge, stay at Station 1, where you can find luxury accommodations like Discovery Shores, Pearl of the Pacific, Friday’s and Seawind resorts. Station 2 is where D’Mall is centrally located and I strongly suggest you book your room in one of the many resorts in this area. This is really where the “happenings” take place. Plus the assortment of restaurants in this area is unbelievable. Big Mouth at the D’Mall has the best java rice, then set off to Valhalla for a hedonistic party. You can drop by Bambooze if you want a low-key party atmosphere. Alfy’s eat-all you can is a must try — seafoods, seafoods and more seafoods. And the chef is very accommodating, especially if he knows you’re from Negros hehe. Then of course after a night of partying, you can wile away on the white beach. It doesn’t matter if you’re too drunk to go back to your hotel room. Even if you’ll just lie down, arms and legs stretched under the glittering Bora sky, nobody will mind. Don’t forget to drop by Jonah’s afterwards to refresh that alcohol-filled brain of yours. They serve the best shakes in town. For those who want a taste of water adventures Bora style, don’t forget to haggle. There’s a different quotation for foreigners and locals. And you will be amazed with the difference. But then again, nobody goes to Boracay to be bored. So while you’re here, try everything — snorkeling, helmet diving, jet skiing, banana boating, parasailing. Don’t forget to bring some souvenirs when you get home and practice your haggling skills. There are a lot of shops along the 4 km stretch of white beach, not counting the ones at D’Mall so it pays to visit one shop after the other. By the way, Boracay is not all about luxury. There are plenty of places where you can stay and dine for a minimal cost. The ones in Station 3 are affordable and there are restaurants along the main road, in the town center, that are easy on your pocket. Well, it’s not about how much money you spend that counts. The most rewarding feeling is when you get to do a lot of things on what little money you have.