Boracay!

There’s a saying here in the Philippines that “what goes on in Boracay, stays in Boracay.” This is probably why Boracay has become a very popular hangout for the kids and the yuppies.














There are two ways to get to Boracay. One is through Caticlan and the other is through Kalibo. If you’re going to Boracay via Kalibo, you have to take a 3 hour bus ride, then ride a bangka (boat) to Boracay island. Going through Caticlan is more convenient since you only have to ride a bangka to the island, which will only take around 30 minutes.














We went to Boracay via Caticlan. Since Caticlan airport can only accommodate small planes, we had to ride a propeller plane.


















There are many things to do in Boracay.














You can go island hopping. There are a lot of small islands near the vicinity which are worth visiting. Of course, you have to hire a bangka to go there. You can hire a bangka for as low as 2,000PHP per day. If your crowd is not big enough, you’ll have to go island hopping with strangers.

















The current is really strong so it’s not really that safe to swim if you’re a mediocre swimmer.














It’s cool to see peddlers in the middle of the ocean. They sell coconut juice and ice cream while battling the currents to get to bangkas stopping in the middle of the sea.

















A lot of kids also get wasted in Boracay. There are a lot of bars where you can hang out. You can even bring your own alcohol if you want to save money.















Getting Henna tattoos is also very popular in Boracay. Bob Marley is considered an icon there, so a lot of people get Bob Marley tattoos and Afro braids. This hideous tattoo of Bob Marley costs 1,000PHP (20USD).




























There are a lot of other things to do in Boracay. You can go scuba diving, pig out, sunbathe… you can even cross-dress… what goes on in Boracay, stays in Boracay, anyway!