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| A Woman's Directory For Travel and Life. WAVE Journey is your one stop online resource for women oriented businesses and services around the world. WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor activities this website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested in finding businesses or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your number one online resource. Philippines: Get a Bang for Your Buck on Paradise Island! ~ Article by Beverly Isla |
| WAVE Journey |
| Women's Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here! |
Bio:
After moving to Toronto from Edmonton in 2000, Beverly completed her university studies in
Sociology/Criminology at the University of Toronto. In 2006, she completed a post-graduate
Journalism Broadcasting program from Seneca.
After exploring other fields, Beverly found her passion in media and Health & Wellness. She
built her experience and knowledge through roles as associate producer, writer, distributor,
media relations and radio host with various media companies.
As she gains more expertise in media and healthcare, Beverly plans to enroll and complete
another post-graduate program with the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine. In the
upcoming years, she aspires to distribute, produce, write and broadcast media projects
specializing in Health & Wellness. Opening up a couple wellness clinics in Canada and abroad
to practice homeopathy is also priority on her list.
Beverly finds it satisfying to take on projects and work experiences that can help others reach
their potential as well as assist meaningful projects to gain more international distribution.
After moving to Toronto from Edmonton in 2000, Beverly completed her university studies in
Sociology/Criminology at the University of Toronto. In 2006, she completed a post-graduate
Journalism Broadcasting program from Seneca.
After exploring other fields, Beverly found her passion in media and Health & Wellness. She
built her experience and knowledge through roles as associate producer, writer, distributor,
media relations and radio host with various media companies.
As she gains more expertise in media and healthcare, Beverly plans to enroll and complete
another post-graduate program with the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine. In the
upcoming years, she aspires to distribute, produce, write and broadcast media projects
specializing in Health & Wellness. Opening up a couple wellness clinics in Canada and abroad
to practice homeopathy is also priority on her list.
Beverly finds it satisfying to take on projects and work experiences that can help others reach
their potential as well as assist meaningful projects to gain more international distribution.
A short brown and white sun-dress
gleamed through the storefront
window. The price tag read: 450 Php!
gleamed through the storefront
window. The price tag read: 450 Php!
Just under $10 US for a garment that
would easily cost $50 in North
American malls. Strolling through the
pedestrian-only outdoor shopping
plaza, D-Mall, can easily take up a few
hours. With the sun blazing aloft, the
breeze whistling through the palm
trees, the sand softening every step,
the outing made for the perfect day
here on Boracay Island.
would easily cost $50 in North
American malls. Strolling through the
pedestrian-only outdoor shopping
plaza, D-Mall, can easily take up a few
hours. With the sun blazing aloft, the
breeze whistling through the palm
trees, the sand softening every step,
the outing made for the perfect day
here on Boracay Island.
Known for its 7 km white sand
beaches, Boracay Island in the
Philippines draw tourists from all over.
Located right off the commercial strip,
D-Mall is surrounded by cool shops,
vendors, and hip cafes pulsating with
life.
beaches, Boracay Island in the
Philippines draw tourists from all over.
Located right off the commercial strip,
D-Mall is surrounded by cool shops,
vendors, and hip cafes pulsating with
life.
A shop filled with a vast array of
artwork stands at the corner, a
designer clothing store just next door,
and local vendors offering fine
hand-made jewelry are spread
throughout.
artwork stands at the corner, a
designer clothing store just next door,
and local vendors offering fine
hand-made jewelry are spread
throughout.
Excitement and curiosity can easily
overcome a shopper. The sounds of
laughter and conversation, along with
the intoxicating aroma of exotic
dessert dishes, permeates the
atmosphere. With irresistible bargains
ranging from high fashion clothing,
wines, dessert cafes, shoes, arts and
crafts, as well as souvenirs, tourists
are sure to bring home bundles of gifts.
overcome a shopper. The sounds of
laughter and conversation, along with
the intoxicating aroma of exotic
dessert dishes, permeates the
atmosphere. With irresistible bargains
ranging from high fashion clothing,
wines, dessert cafes, shoes, arts and
crafts, as well as souvenirs, tourists
are sure to bring home bundles of gifts.
$20 US in value (approximately 950
Php) can go very far in this market:
pearl bracelets and ornaments can be
found for 100 Php, and good quality
souvenir T-shirts can go for 75 Php.
Php) can go very far in this market:
pearl bracelets and ornaments can be
found for 100 Php, and good quality
souvenir T-shirts can go for 75 Php.
For those wanting art at reasonable
prices, original oil paintings and
artwork average $60 - $100 US.
Although some stores have fixed
prices that can't be negotiated, prices
generally are very affordable.
prices, original oil paintings and
artwork average $60 - $100 US.
Although some stores have fixed
prices that can't be negotiated, prices
generally are very affordable.
A good suggestion for bargain-hunters:
walk around the entire mall first to
ensure you get the best prices by
comparing. When it comes to market
shopping, don't be afraid to initiate the
negotiation of the price. If the sales
person does not agree, it doesn’t hurt
walk around the entire mall first to
ensure you get the best prices by
comparing. When it comes to market
shopping, don't be afraid to initiate the
negotiation of the price. If the sales
person does not agree, it doesn’t hurt
to go next door and try there for the same product. In most cases, if you are aggressive
and persistent enough, you'll get the item at your price!
and persistent enough, you'll get the item at your price!
| NOTE: The common route to get to Boracay, take a flight from Manila. There are a few airlines you can take. Most common, take Cebu Pacific or Philippines Airlines to either Kalibo or Caticlan airport. Flight is about an hour and costs on average 3000 Pesos (around 100 dollars). From Kalibo airport, you take a 2 hour drive to Caticlan Jetty Port where you will then take a 20 min motorized outrigger boat ride to Boracay. From Caticlan airport, it is a 5 min drive to Caticlan Jetty Port and a 20 min boat ride. |