Two weeks ago, I took two of my best Thai friends to Boracay. As a proud Pinoy, I was so excited to show them the beauty of the island. Though I’ve been to Boracay many times in the past, being there with foreigners made me feel like a tourist in my own country—I had a chance to do familiar things with a fresh perspective (the Thais were so happy every time we rode tricycles!) and I got to try a bunch of activities for the first time.

Helmet diving was a blast! I loved feeding the fish.

Parasailing is NOT for acrophobes. I got a bit dizzy but man, the view from the top was UH-MAY-ZING!!!

My inner daredevil really enjoyed driving an ATV around the island!

Check out the fantastic view from Ocean Tower. My guy and I just had to do a Titanic pose.

No Boracay sunset is ever the same—but it’s just breathtaking every time.

After the trip, my friends said they thought Boracay is even better than the beaches in Thailand. This calls for a hashtag! #itsmorefuninthephilippines

Angel