bungalows on the beach

Bantayan sure ain't Boracay

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September 3rd 2011
You should never put too much faith in the advertising. In seeking the perfect beach escape, I had already been to Boracay and it topped the list, subjugating Railay (or Phra Nang as I remember this idyllic spot before the developers following backpackers took over) to 2nd, even 3rd behind Phi Phi. So when I saw the photos and write ups on Bantayan, I just had to go there, thinking it might be ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more