Uncovering Aklan's two gems in one go: Boracay (2/2)
Visiting Boracay in 2025 when one has seen her way back before as an unspoilt paradise, one could really feel like stepping inside the Divisoria where there are lots of trinkets, shirts, swimwears and beach bags being sold. The lining of establishments from small refreshment stalls to souvenir shops and restaurants add vibrance to the night scene after the sunset watching but it could be a bit overwhelming given the crowding in one area. The blind masseurs offering their services while one is seated under the coconut trees then were replaced by masseurs offering massages in their in-house or in one’s own hotel. Mushrooming of chain and big hotels in Boracay may be good for revenue and offer convenience for big conferences but the downside of the same development can easily be felt when one visits her at the height of overpopulating algae which many studies indicated to be caused by excess nutrients from human activities and inadequate sewage treatment or untreated wastewater from ...