Sam and I recently travelled through the Philippines, and found it to be one of the cleanest, most picturesque places in the world. Boracay was basically the perfect beach: bright white sand, clear blue water, and a laid back atmosphere which was driven by the reggae buskers along the shoreline.
This is a photo of the boat we took around the island, where two Filipino guys navigated the fresh seas, and took us to Puka Beach. In all honesty, Puka Beach is the closest thing to paradise we have experienced.
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