Sabtang Island, Batanes
When we first set foot in Batanes, we really had no idea of what we would do in the province. And since we only have eight days to accomplish everything…
Batanes
Travel Guide: Itbayat Island
A short guide and some tips about traveling to the northernmost inhabited island of the Philippines, Itbayat, Batanes.
Basco: North Batan
Basco, the gateway to the northernmost province of the Philippines, is also the capital of Batanes. Located in Batan Island, Basco is politically divided into six barangays—Ihubok II (Kayvaluganan), Ihubok I…
Mahatao: South Batan
Mahatao is definitely one of the most famous municipalities in Batan Island because of its several popular tourist attractions. It also is the town next to Basco when you’re going…
Batan Island on Motorbike
When Rowjie and I arrived in Batanes, we had no definite itinerary and basically had no idea on what we could do around the province. We were staying there for…
Itbayat in One Day
Half day tour in Itbayat, said someone. WUT? As in WUT in high pitch! After the death-defying three-hour boat ride from Basco, Â after becoming a human pachinko ball, after you…
Itbayat Island Budget Guide
Going to Itbayat, the largest among the three islands of Batanes, can be a lot expensive especially when you’re traveling alone because of its distance being the last municipality in…
The day I called Saints and their Families
Rowjie wakes up at 5:00 AM. It is drizzling and still very cold. He wakes me up. I fixed myself and brushed my teeth. I did not dare take a…