As painful as it was to leave Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, I was craving an ocean view and immediate beach access. Enter, Nami Resort.  Located on Diniwid Beach just north of White Beach, Nami is far enough away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough if you want to seek it out.  Perched …

To be truthful, Boracay almost didn’t make it on our Philippines itinerary.  From stories of overdevelopment on one hand, to tales promising the best beaches in Southeast Asia on the other, I didn’t know what to think.  I do, however, have a knack for finding serene, blissfully uncrowded corners wherever I land.  Coming across Mandala …