Not a few people are daunted by staying for more than a few days in Boracay—not because of fake sick leaves that might eventually be found out by the boss—but by how expensive staying on the island is. And this is a very valid point, not only are the lodgings expensive, but the food as well.

CARINDERIA MEALS IN BORACAY

During our three-week stay in Boracay, we managed to trim down our food expenses by bringing along a ton of foodstuff with us, along with a small rice cooker. But that’s not to say that we didn’t eat out the whole time we were there—eat out we did. On a few occasions we dined on expensive restaurants and Boracay buffets, but mostly, we ate on inexpensive eateries where most locals also dine in.

LUGAW AND FAST FOOD MEALS IN BORACAY

Here are a few of the affordable food places with meals priced at less than a hundred pesos that we ate on during our stay in Boracay.

The water was cold on first dip. Too cold, in fact, that I doubled back a bit if I really wanted to take a morning swim at Nasugbu’s Long Beach. But my son, A, was already on his merry way along the waters—hands splashing on his sides, totally unmindful of the cold. Oh heck.

It was a quick weekends of sort at Nasugbu—a seemingly never-ending town in Batangas. It was my niece’s birthday, and they’re celebrating it on their hometown. We were only too quick to say yes to their invitation to join—wanting to let in a bit more of the outdoors in our too homebound lives nowadays.

Boracay Island is one of the most loved and most hated island beaches in the Philippines, depending on who you ask. It has one of the finest—if not the finest—white sand in the country, has clear aquamarine waters, and boasts of, not one, but ten white beaches throughout its coastline. The island is also a favorite for watersports; parasailing, banana boats, and jetskiing, you name it, Boracay has it. Below the surface, there are quite a few snorkeling and diving sites around its immediate vicinity. And all these has led to the island being voted by numerous travel publications as one of the best beaches in the Philippines, and even the world.

Ironically, this is also why people steer clear of Boracay. The island has now become so famous that people arrive in droves and development has mushroomed uncontrolled. Add in its wild nightlife, and you get people shaking their heads and moving on to quieter vacation places.

But the reality is that this island really isn’t for that idyllic holiday; this is the Philippine’s party island. Once you accept that, you’ll find that a trip to Boracay can be quite unforgettable.

The majority of countries are reopening to tourists after nearly two years of being confined to their homes and unable to leave the country or travel at all. People have been wanting to go ahead with their travel plans and get to their favorite places safely and stress-free.

In India, one of the most ideal places to visit is the city of Mumbai, which is considered to be India’s commercial capital. This city of Mumbai offers a lot more than art, history, architecture, theater, food, culture, and nightlife.

Six airlines operate between Dubai and Mumbai. In that case, there are approximately 59 flights per week between the two cities. DXB to BOM flights cost around 380-550 AED depending on the season you’ll be traveling.

Baguio City has been called a lot of things—the City of Pines, the Summer Capital of the Philippines—but what it is, really, is my favorite city in the Philippines.

It is arguably the hub of tourism in Luzon, especially during the month-long festivities of the Panagbenga Festival every February. It has the best thrift shopping places with its ukay-ukay stores. A food trip paradise with its numerous restaurants lining Session Road. And a weekend-getaway haven with its numerous tourist spots and general accessibility from Metro Manila. Its year-round cool and temperate weather only adds to its charm as a tourist destination.

I know I’m not alone in nominating Baguio City as their favorite city, but if you’re still unconvinced, here’s a travel guide to convert you to become a certified Baguio Junkie.

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