Boracay Island is probably in the list of longest-running top destinations in the entire Philippines. With its powdery white sands, pristine waters, and pulsating nightlife, it’s a fun-loving traveler’s destination in Panay Island. What makes Boracay so enjoyable, however, also makes it very expensive. You have to shell out a total of R1,000 for roundtrip terminal fees, boat transfers, airport terminal departure, and environmental fees. And that’s just to get to its shores! If you are there for five days, chances are, your itinerary won’t be just beach bumming. The activities within the island such as helmet diving, island hopping, cliff diving, not to mention the partying, will also add up to the expenses. With those same expenses, you can instead escape from the crowded island and go on the entirety of Panay Island, making a counter-clockwise turn from Aklan to Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Capiz. Backpacking Panay Island is possible with mere bus rides and one ferry [...]
