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Batanes: Monica’s Cottage and Catering
This is where we had our lunch during our Day 2 in breathtakingly beautiful Batanes. Note that this lunch is included in the Php 6,200 tour that we got from Noel. Our lunch was not yet ready when we arrived so my friend and I took turns donning the whole traditional clothing of the Ivatan people, which was displayed…
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Batanes: Fundacion Pacita
Fundacion Pacita is a nature lodge nestled atop rolling hills. It used to be the home studio of renowned artist Pacita Abad. We visited Fundacion Pacita twice when we were in Batanes. The first time was on our first day in the island since like most Batanes tours, it was included in our itinerary. …
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Batanes: Rapitan di Vasay
This is my review of our stay at Rapitan di Vasay. In Ivatan language, Rapitan di Vasay translates to a place to stay in Vasay, which is the eastern part of Basco. It used to be the residence of Don Vicente Barsana, the first Ivatan Governor of Batanes and is now being managed by his…
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Batanes: Day 4
This is our free day in Batanes since the tour that we got was only for 3 days (most tours in Batanes are only for 2-3 days). Note that we paid Php 500 to Kuya Jun as transportation/guide fee for this leg of our trip. Despite our aching limbs from our 2-day exploration of Batanes,…
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Batanes: Day 3
Day 3 was a trip to Sabtang Island, the smallest island of Batanes. Inclusions of our tour were the following: Brgy. Savidug, Lime Beach, Tiñan Viewpoint, Brgy. Chavayan, Sabtang Weaver’s Association, Ahaw Arc, and Nakabuang Beach. Note that this was originally a day tour, but my friend and I opted to spend the night in…
Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot 