Someone asked me recently if I’m done with the honeymoon stage of living by the beach. I guess it seems like I’m on a perpetual staycation especially since we get to have these as our front and back “yards”.

The desire to set up our lives the way we want to live for decades to come became stronger as we grew weary of our humdrum city lives. What pushed us to go beyond our comfort zones? That lingering feeling of knowing that we have another purpose to fulfill. And with virtual work finally becoming the norm, we took the big leap in 2021 towards our new adventure.

The little ones requested for a kid-friendly version but their hearts were still pounding so fast as we entered the world of Lambana. All of them had an adult to hug, but I must admit that I myself got freaked out as soon as we walked through the doors. We didn’t know what to expect and the fear of the unknown kind of played with our minds.

I’m glad we never really saw Boracay during the time that it was considered a cesspool. This is another reason why we never found ourselves back in Boracay’s shores until just a few weeks ago. News of the ongoing rehabilitation got us curious and when our schedules freed up, I booked an impromptu trip for the family and decided to rekindle my love for the island.

I can go on and on about how I survive when preparing for a vacation but what I wrote in this article are the ones that I think are the most important (to me at least).

If you want to take slowing down to the next level, Ybonita Farm and Villas can take you on that idyllic state in an instant. No wifi, spotty signal (for Globe users), and greens all around are the perfect ingredients for a slow weekend.

On my birthday in 2018, I was blessed to have been able to fly to Vancouver for a quick vacation. Perfect timing as I was able to experience its summer! I finally was able to understand why whenever my husband comes home from this city, all he talks about is the great outdoors.