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Exactly 3 years ago, after a month of notice, it was time to leave my first ever job. On my last day, the closest mate kidded that I decided to leave because the 9-day trip to Batanes would be rejected. She was partially right but the main reason for leaving was because I can no longer…
It was a cold evening and we were faced with the reality that we will be leaving Batanes really soon. We were a bit expressive since we spent more than a week in the province; mingled with its accommodating locals, enjoyed the local cuisine, and most of all experienced the near-to-paradise attractions. Because it was…
Batanes is one of my dream destinations and I didn’t imagine that I can manage to visit the province as early as this year. I’ve sacrificed a few things for this trip, and I don’t regret with what I did just to live my Batanes dream. Thanks to PAL Express for offering that most affordable…
Sabtang Island is the smallest of the three inhabited islands of Batanes. Someone stated that a visit to the island is a piece-of-heaven experience. An overnight stay is also recommended to everyone for you to recapitulate the old Batanes. Travel to the island-municipality starts at Radiwan Port in Ivana where falowa, local motorized ferries that…
Uyugan is a quaint town of Batanes situated in the southernmost part of Batan Island. As per 2010, it has the smallest number of population compared to the other municipalities of the province. Imnajbu, the last village from Basco, is 25 kilometers away and is accessible via jeepneys that ply the Basco – Imnajbu route….
Not as famous as Basco, Sabtang and Itbayat, the limitless nature spots and the historical attractions of the municipalities of Mahatao and Ivana are known to everyone visiting Batanes but the story of these municipalities were mostly left behind. Geographically situated in Batan Island and are flanked by Basco and Uyugan on the north and…
People who often go and those who already been to Batanes generally recommend biking as a way to travel around the province. For a person who never really learned how to ride a bicycle (seriously), this is not a good tip for me. During our own discovery of the province, for Basco particularly, walking along…
Philippines is an archipelago and geography affects the way locals prepare their respective cuisines. Every part of the country has a specialty to offer. With the isolation of the province of Batanes, Ivatan cuisine is not that widely promoted in the metro and other areas of the country compared to the famous ones like the…
