Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Borocay Island in the Philippines is one of the top destinations for anyone traveling to the Philippines. It is also a super popular vacation destination for local Filipinos as it is only a 30 minute flight from Manila! BUT, Boracay Island also has a reputation for being so busy that you can't actually enjoy the beach or water. If you caught our last video, you know that getting here was an adventure in itself. We were worried that Boracay wouldn't be worth all the time and coordination it took to get here (if you missed our last video about traveling to Boracay, you can watch it here: youtu.be/dybMr5LpKOU).
Boracay is most famous for it's extremely long and beautiful beach which is aptly named White Beach. The sand on White Beach is fine and soft and the beach seems to go on forever (we never did find the end of it!). All along White Beach there are restaurants, bars, shops, and activity centers where tourists can eat or shop while looking out onto the ocean. Boracay is divided into Stations (Station 1, 2, and 3) which are kind of like neighborhoods, and no matter which Station your hotel is located in, you'll be able to walk to the beach and all the beachfront shops. The nearness of the beach to all of the tourist attractions is definitely one of the biggest benefits to visiting Boracay Island!
If you're visiting Boracay, there are tons of awesome water activities that you can do from White Beach. We chose two of the most popular ones - crystal kayaking and parasailing! We honestly thought the crystal kayak would be kind of lame, but we had a lot of fun floating on the water while somehow seeing the bottom of the ocean! And the thrill of parasailing probably doesn't need to be explained - just watch the video for some good laughs at the hilarious Insta 360 footage we captured while hanging in the sky :)
At the end of the video we will tell you whether or not we feel Boracay is worth traveling to in 2023. Although we only show one day in this video, we actually spend 5 in Boracay and were able to get a pretty good feel for it! It is definitely a very touristy place and has a much more resorty vibe than we were used to in El Nido, but you'll have to watch the video for our full thoughts!
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== Chapters ==
0:00 Welcome to Boracay, Philippines!
2:00 Crystal Clear Kayaking from White Beach
4:10 Why so green?
5:30 Food options in Boracay
6:48 Did not expect to be doing this today!
8:33 Let's try parasailing!
11:00 So, is Boracay worth visiting?
#travelphilippines #filipino #boracay
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Hey there! We are Nicole and Mico and in March 2021, we quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and began traveling the world! We never thought we'd be making travel vlogs on YouTube, but after realizing that we had a unique opportunity to share our adventure and make the world feel more familiar and inviting to anyone watching, we took the leap and picked up the camera! We hope our videos show how wonderful, delicious, and friendly the world can be.
Borocay Island in the Philippines is one of the top destinations for anyone traveling to the Philippines. It is also a super popular vacation destination for local Filipinos as it is only a 30 minute flight from Manila! BUT, Boracay Island also has a reputation for being so busy that you can't actually enjoy the beach or water. If you caught our last video, you know that getting here was an adventure in itself. We were worried that Boracay wouldn't be worth all the time and coordination it took to get here (if you missed our last video about traveling to Boracay, you can watch it here: youtu.be/dybMr5LpKOU).
Boracay is most famous for it's extremely long and beautiful beach which is aptly named White Beach. The sand on White Beach is fine and soft and the beach seems to go on forever (we never did find the end of it!). All along White Beach there are restaurants, bars, shops, and activity centers where tourists can eat or shop while looking out onto the ocean. Boracay is divided into Stations (Station 1, 2, and 3) which are kind of like neighborhoods, and no matter which Station your hotel is located in, you'll be able to walk to the beach and all the beachfront shops. The nearness of the beach to all of the tourist attractions is definitely one of the biggest benefits to visiting Boracay Island!
If you're visiting Boracay, there are tons of awesome water activities that you can do from White Beach. We chose two of the most popular ones - crystal kayaking and parasailing! We honestly thought the crystal kayak would be kind of lame, but we had a lot of fun floating on the water while somehow seeing the bottom of the ocean! And the thrill of parasailing probably doesn't need to be explained - just watch the video for some good laughs at the hilarious Insta 360 footage we captured while hanging in the sky :)
At the end of the video we will tell you whether or not we feel Boracay is worth traveling to in 2023. Although we only show one day in this video, we actually spend 5 in Boracay and were able to get a pretty good feel for it! It is definitely a very touristy place and has a much more resorty vibe than we were used to in El Nido, but you'll have to watch the video for our full thoughts!
If you enjoy our videos and want to give us an extra special thank you, we would love to have you become a channel member! Check out the perks here youtube.com/nicoleandmico/join
If you choose to support us in this way, THANK YOU so much!
If you are planning a trip, check out our packing video to see what we pack for long-term travel: youtu.be/zGIvjkpL3Mo
SafetyWing is our favourite travel insurance provider (including health insurance): tinyurl.com/2p87ewbr
Sign up for our free newsletter for behind the scenes content and our travel plans: tinyurl.com/3x8y26re
Want to work with us? Email: info@nicoleandmico.com
== Connect with us! ==
♥ Instagram: @nicoleandmico_
♥ Website: nicoleandmico.com
♥ Email: info@nicoleandmico.com
Our FULL Packing List: nicoleandmico.com/our-packing-list
== OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL GEAR ==
+ Matador soap bar case: amzn.to/3S9JheW
+ HeroClip Carabiner: amzn.to/3itXX5Z
+ Toiletry kit: amzn.to/41T51z8
+ Travel Adapter (Universal): amzn.to/3HEwqL3
+ Makeup Remover Cloth (Erase-Your-Face): amzn.to/47lUP3a
+ Ex-Officio Underwear: amzn.to/47rT7NF
+ Nicole's long white shirt (this isn't the exact one, but it's the one I'd buy today): amzn.to/3HtO0SB
+ Vessi Shoes: https://crrnt.app/VESSI/pgldkja7
+ Sleep Mask: mantasleep.com/?rfsn=7760145.ac18013&nb_platform=partner-lp&nb_ppid=youtube&nb_cpid=manta_sleep_486&nb_ytu=Nicole_and_Mico
+ Passport Wallet: hamzn.to/427d4Iq
+ Laundry Clothesline: amzn.to/3n7BrCi
+ Eagle Creek packing cube: amzn.to/356xrN3
+ Mico's main backpack: amzn.to/41RUW5a
+ Nicole's main backpack:amzn.to/3TmHy6N
*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we may get a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use a link to purchase a product!
== Chapters ==
0:00 Welcome to Boracay, Philippines!
2:00 Crystal Clear Kayaking from White Beach
4:10 Why so green?
5:30 Food options in Boracay
6:48 Did not expect to be doing this today!
8:33 Let's try parasailing!
11:00 So, is Boracay worth visiting?
#travelphilippines #filipino #boracay
======================
Hey there! We are Nicole and Mico and in March 2021, we quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and began traveling the world! We never thought we'd be making travel vlogs on YouTube, but after realizing that we had a unique opportunity to share our adventure and make the world feel more familiar and inviting to anyone watching, we took the leap and picked up the camera! We hope our videos show how wonderful, delicious, and friendly the world can be.
