Boracay is a small, 4-mile-long island in the Philippines that has been voted to be the second-best island destination in the world. As we finish our travels on this side of the world, Boracay was at the top of our final destination list.



With its pristine waters and perfect sunsets, nothing could make the trip more special than sharing it with some of our dearest Shanghai-family, the Creedens.


Luke and Kate with Drew

Terri and I
Together, we snorkeled with sea turtles and went scuba diving above coral reefs and shipwrecks:

and built our own shipwreck



traveled by tricycle:

One of the major modes of transportation is the motor-tricycles that function like taxis.

island-hopped and mastered a 9-meter cliff dive:

Love this crew.

Crystal Cove Island


Drew and Kate cliff jumping

Brave Luke jumping from the 7-meter-high platform
enjoyed brilliant sunset dinners (with music provided by our guitarists Jack and James as Kate, Drew, and Cole harmonized:

Jack, Drew, and Cole.


Simply amazing.
attempted headstands on a paddle board, found a pink flamingo and the IWOD (international wall of donuts), and survived an overnight-13-hour flight delay…on a plane.

yup. This was just the beginning.

All of which, is better when in the company of loved ones.
Next stop…Hudson, Ohio.