Batanes

  • 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…

  • 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,  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…