"The White-Sand-Treasured Paradise of the Philippines"

Boracay was one of these places where I had a certain image in my head of what it would be like, and this little island was just so different from what I had pictured. I'd been wanting to visit Boracay ever since I first saw photos of this incredible white beach and the stunning colorful sunsets.

Believe it or not, this is my first-ever visit to this island and it was such an amazing experience.

What I saw was just not what I had expected. Hundreds of people were strolling up and down a narrow sandy path, lined with restaurant, bars and shops. I was completely unprepared for how busy it was. It was crazy how many people there were. It was overwhelming.

The next morning when I woke up and walked down to the beach and I saw this:

And I couldn't help but relax immediately. White beach is the most famous beach in the Philippines for a reason after all, four kilometers of white sand so soft and powdery that I wouldn't mind feeling it under my feet every day for the rest of my life.

The beach is separated in three divisions, Station 3 in the south, Station 2 in the middle and Station 1 in the north.

I had two choices: I could be upset about the crowds or I could simply accept it for what it was and make the best of it. And how can I blame all the people from Taiwan, Korea and China who have such a glorious beach paradise only a short flight away for wanting to enjoy what's the definition of the perfect tropical beach?

In the end, I had a hard time leaving Boracay. It is just so easy to get sucked into this lazy life of beach.

While it might not be the serene island experience that I was hoping for, and overwhelmed me at first, it turned out that Boracay was exactly what I had needed.

Looking back now, my time on the island was the favorite part of my Philippines trip and I can't wait to go back.

"What happens in Boracay stays in Boracay". It will remain on top of my unforgettable travel experiences for a while, that's for sure.