Even though we’d been to several provinces in the Philippines — in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao — Boracay was never on our plans. If you’re a local, you’ll know why. Boracay is a regular subject of various criticisms. It’s commonly referred to as a prime example of overcommercialization. It was once a virginal beach, home to […]
4 Days Panay Island itinerary: A cut-short beach vacation
Have you ever had that vacation that you knew you should have booked longer? For us, that was our recent sabbatical: a 4-day vacation in the island of Panay. As I was saying on our last staycation in an island in Laguna, I’m currently gearing more towards relaxing trips — lounging on a lakeside, a nice […]