Oh my Zorb! It’s another way to get wet in Boracay!
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Boracay in February: Strangely familiar
My 4th Boracay trip was a mixture of strangely familiar deeds. Nonetheless, action-packed.
Jony's - Station 1
Spic-and-Span:
We were craving for Jonah’s fruit shakes but were too lazy to find its new location. Thus, the desperate decision to try Jony’s fruit shakes. The fruit shakes weren’t bad but not as tasty as that of Jonah’s. While this restaurant boasts of its fruit shakes and mexican meals, surprisingly, it’s just way too average for my taste buds.
*Jonah’s now has 2 locations. One at the beach front near Obama at Station 1 and the other one is by the road near Kalibo Cable.
L-R: mango banana, watermelon & mango shakes. The watermelon shake was indeed refreshing.
nachos were a bit oily
beef shreds in a burrito was original
the chicken shreds in the quesadilla was way too chunky for me
the bami pancit was oily and too orange-y 
Intrigued by the flaming crepe, we tried out Ti-Braz. I’m not into bananas so I failed to see the flaming crepe. Instead, I ordered Mango Amour and it turned out be the usual crepe. To my dismay, it was over-priced which cost me P215.00
Ti-Braz Boracay - Station 2
Ti-Braz Mango Amour crepe
Among our new pursuits, the Hydro or Aqua Zorb experience was really memorable — really had fun! It was indeed another way to get wet in Boracay! 
Here’s a sneak peek….
these brave kids were the first ones to try it
struggling to get out of the zorb ball
Yet another new discovery was the cocktail drinks to-go of Loco Frio. I’ve gone loco with this spiked frozen drink which led me to 2 refills in 1 day… an excuse to have a glimpse of Mark Nelson who co-owns it. Too bad… I didn’t see him.
*Near Obama Station 1
the first in the Philippines according to the bar tender... looking forward to see our group picture in its Facebook page... hehe!
mudslide spiked with Kahlua + Bailey's is a must-try
I always book my hotel accommodation near Station 1 to avoid the crowd and loud sounds of Station 2 & 3. The stroll to Station 3 was a surprise to me. It isn’t as crowded as I thought it would be… way much peaceful than Station 2. I also saw a couple of high-end resorts such as Boracay Sands Hotel and the widely-known La Carmela de Boracay of Boy So [as Boy Abunda usually plugs].
Boracay Tourist Center
My last dinner at the island was Bite Club‘s giant chicken burger. Quite pricey for its taste at P135. Good thing, I didn’t pay for it.
Bite Club Grilled Chicken Burgerella; D' Mall
Manana Mexican Cuisine - Station 1; near Starbucks
The Conventional:
With our hotel [Mito's Place] right beside Manana, we won’t miss a quick bite at this Mexican diner. We feasted on the usual Mexican staples such as tacos and quesadillas…leaving us blushed with its assortment of hot chili and fully satisfied [also really full of gas ] with its ample serving of onions and beans!
I never liked riding tricycles but Boracay’s 10-seater tricycles are so much fun!
my friend in her not-so-fancy coach ride
Our discovery of Hawaiian Bar-B-Que‘s hefty and tasty pork ribs last year made it to this year’s food agenda. Just the same, we had it served at Beach Bum Bar while having cuba libre [buy 1 take 1] and enjoying the fire dance show.
Beach Bum Bar + Hawaiian Bar-B-Que - Station 1
Hawaiian Bar-B-Que's Pork Ribs is way much better and worth it than Gasthof's
Hawaiian Bar-B-Que's Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a meal itself! Yum!
Hawaiian Bar-B-Que's Mango Chicken
Hawaiian Bar-B-Que's Chori Burger
Speaking of fire dance, I’d say Boracay’s Phoenix Fire Dancers is one of the best in the island. One of its dancers really made me laugh when he/she suddenly blurted “Sir, Ma’am… pengeng pera!” [asking for tips]. Just the same, will try to post the videos soon…
asking for tips with a big smile
if I'm not mistaken he's Freddie... nice Sparta abs
After dinner, we had another round of drinks. And again, we went back to try Bamboo Lounge‘s mangojito. Such a quiet place to enjoy your drink and laze by the beach.
this mangojito will give you a real kick!
My Boracay trip would be incomplete without having a quick snack of chori burger and spicy hotdog charcoal grilled to perfection.
Seafood anyone? D’ Talipapa offers day’s catch of seafood where you can have it cooked by nearby paluto restaurants. Cooking charges starts from P75-150 per dish.
yellow-finned tuna
huge parrot fish
another alternative pasalubong, dried fish and squid
- baked scallops
- Galeria Kulay offers unique Boracay souvenirs from accessories, sarong, paintings and wood carvings
Not sure though whether Big Mouth is famous in Boracay but as I understand it is known for its halo-halo. I haven’t tried it but I ordered [again] its pancakes and tried out their ube [purple yam] shake. Yummy and affordable!
There are still a lot of food, places, activities yet to be experienced. Thus, I’ll be booking my 5th trip by next year. Suggestions anyone?
Where my eyes take me…
When I feel tired and start day-dreaming about vacation, I browse pictures from the places I’ve been to. It may sound pathetic but it makes me sane, even for a while…
So join me as I explore my hard drive…
1. Victoria Peak – Hong Kong > It was the family’s first out-of-the-country trip. I can still remember how I truly enjoyed the cool breeze of Hong Kong in November.
2. Underground River – Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan > It has been Party of 6′s tradition to celebrate two of our friends’ birthday out-of-town. Though two of the six were missing, my friends & I had a blast on our 1st trip to Palawan. Though the two-hour bumpy drive and an hour boat ride [x2 as it's back & forth] to the underground river was stressful.
3. Sibul Springs – Abucay, Bataan > It was a Good Friday when I joined my friend’s family outing. I took this photo with my knees bent on the ground one fine morning….love morning walks in strange places.
4. Marikina > After the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy or Ketsana last September 2009, I had to organize a charity campaign in my previous company. One of which was the school caravan where we donated library books, school bags, school supplies, & computers to 2,000 students in four elementary schools in Marikina. Helping indeed is a heart-warming experience.
5. Singapore > It was a company-sponsored trip…for an induction and year-end party. Singapore is a neat place but I so hate the weather…way too humid!
6. Jonah’s Fruit Shakes – Boracay, Aklan > The famous shake in Boracay! It’s just one of the places where you’ll end up meeting someone you know from the city. Too bad they’re no longer at the beach front.
7. Intramuros, Manila > Indeed, the walled city. I had an opportunity to have a close look at it and even had a quick bite at a small eatery situated at the walls of Intramuros. This photo was taken during a job fair in Mapua Institute of Technology [MIT].
8. Honda Bay – Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan > I love snorkeling but I chickened out when I saw this wall of fish.
9. Hidden Valley Springs – Calauan, Laguna > Yes, it is hidden and going to this place at night is way too scary. Quite pricey but the privacy is worth the price. Love the place and looking forward to another night swimming.
10. Boracay fire dancers > There’s always a first time. And watching it for the fist time is really [literally] hot and fun.
11. cream chow-chow in Tiendesitas Pet Village, Pasig > Isn’t he adorable? Another first…to see a rare color of this furry breed.
12. Corregidor – Bataan > Imagine how many lost souls linger in this Island Fortress.
13. Cali Calamansi > Cali is my long-dead plant. During her lifetime, I decided not to pick any of her fruits that’s why they were all yellow.
14. Boracay 2008 > The first time I’ve ever been to this famous beach….and the first wasn’t so fun due to some Party of 6 misunderstanding. Hehe! But the bad experience didn’t discourage us from coming back…and it has been a yearly thing…a tradition.
15. Boracay honeymooners, backpackers, usual tourists > Watching people is one of my favorite Boracay past times.
16. Aoki Clubhouse – Gen. Trias, Cavite > I usually dine in this place whenever I’m on a business trip. With its zen ambiance, one would mistake this place as Japan.
17. Alabang Village, Muntinlupa > The weirdest & most eclectic house I’ve ever seen…only in Alabang.
Start with the letter A!
After listing the B locations, it’s about time to check out the cities and municipalities of the Philippines that start with the letter A!
A is for:
- Abra
- Abucay, Bataan > been to Sibul Springs
- Agusan del Norte/Sur
- Aklan > other than the famous Boracay, the province boasts of rivers, falls, springs and among other man-made and natural tourist destinations
- Alabat Island, Quezon > near Real & Infanta Quezon; near Polilio Island
- Alaminos, Laguna > my semi-home town; been to Hidden Valley Springs (though it’s actually situated in Calauan, Laguna)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan > been to Hundred Islands but I was still a kid then so I’d probably go back…
- Albay > my relatives’ home town; been to Mayon Volcano when I was still a baby; would be worth seeing it again after it has caused a lot of frenzy late last year
- Alfonso, Cavite > home to Sonya’s Garden
- Amadeo, Cavite > I often pass by this place whenever I come from Gen. Trias, Cavite to Tagaytay; known for its kapeng barako and Pahimis blend of coffee
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya > the town trail to Mt. Pulag National Park; need to be fit before I do this trekking thing
- Angeles City, Pampanga > famous for its food escapade, Mt. Pinatubo & Fontana Leisure Park…will include this in my bucket list
- Angono, Rizal > known as the Cradle of Philippine Art, this place is known for the discovery of petroglyphs; museums; and paper mache makers
- Anilao, Batangas > my future snorkeling/scuba diving destination
- Antipolo, Rizal > I’ve only been here a few times but just to eat breakfast and have the car/s blessed; I think there’s still more to see in this place…
- Antique, Iloilo
- Aparri, Cagayan
- Apayao
- Arayat, Pampanga
- Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
- Atimonan, Quezon > fond of the sirena (Dutch mermaid) along Lamon Bay whenever we pass by Maharlika Highway to Bicol
- Atok, Benguet > would love to enjoy the breeze and the view of the Cordillera Mountains
- Aurora > such a mysterious place; I haven’t met anyone who lives or has been to this place…hmmm….
Among these, Anilao seems to be closer to reality…(sigh)
This coming long weekend???
Related Post: What’s with the letter B?
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- Boracay fire dancer in Aklan – Feb 2010
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- Mandarin Oriental Hotel bed lamp – 2010
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- Starbucks Boracay in Aklan – Feb 2010
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- Mayon Volcano from the top; en route to Bohol – Aug 2006
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- Two IN love, Baguio City – Jan 2007
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- It’s a star @ Starfish Island, Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan – Feb 2007
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- Wall of fish @ Honda Bay, Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan – Feb 2007
