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They left their corporate jobs and built a hotel in the surfing capital of the Philippines. Island life is busy, too.

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Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines .

Heidi Ganaden and her husband decided to build a 14 -room hotel by the beach in the island.

The hotel is located in a central location popular with tourists.

The construction of the hotel took place in phases, and they hired some 15 contractors to help out.

Siargao was voted as the best island in the world by Condé Nast Travelers in 2019 .

The island still retains its untouched feel that many similar beach destinations, like Bali and Hawaii , have lost due to over-tourism.

The couple has six full-time staff members, including an operations officer who lives on-site.

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