Batanes

First-time acquaintances in Batanes

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Luzon, Philippines, women travelPosted on 3 Comments

In this particular trip, I realized that I have paid a lot of attention to the people I’ve been with and I met in the journey. I’m not sure if it was the isolation of Batanes from the rest of the Philippines, perched atop this archipelagic nation. Or, it must be the green rolling hills …

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Batanes

First-time in Sabtang Island, Batanes

by Claire AlgarmeAsia, Luzon, Philippines, women travelPosted on 3 Comments

Among the three main islands of the province of Batanes, Sabtang seems to be the most interesting because of the old stone houses that have been part of the Ivatan culture. We rose early morning to catch the boat that would take us to Sabtang Island. Alas, waking up at 5:30 and having breakfast at …

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