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Basco

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Mahatao

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Itbayat Island

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Ivana

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Pro

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  People are friendly, zero crime rate 


Con

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  We went during the summer. The sun is very hot there. 


In a nutshell

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  I came...........I saw................I conquered........ 

 

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The Art of Jumpology

The Art of Jumpology, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  The "ART OF JUMPOLOGY"according to many photographers is an art where a person capture the speed of the human body as it make it leaps from the ground... 

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Learn more About RAKUH

Learn more About RAKUH, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  Did you know that the Ivatan house is called.............RAKUH...:)An Ivatan house as they said is built with limestone or corals as walls, reeds and cogon... 

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Take a look at the Most Visited House here

Take a look at the Most Visited House here, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  The Bahay ni Dakay (House of Dakay) is said to be the oldest house in the Batan island of Batanes, which was built in the 1870's. This is included in the list... 

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Must have souvenir items

Must have souvenir items, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  I think you have to have something in this place......best seller would be the vakul......This vakul....represents Ivatan...and Batanes as a whole....:) You... 

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Batanes Resort: Best Hotel in terms of Location

Batanes Resort: Best Hotel in terms of Location, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  I did not booked here...because of some comments i saw on the write-ups regarding the place.....thats its a government run place......the hotel is not... 

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Be curious with the Nakamaya

Be curious with the Nakamaya, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  I haven't seen it in Batanes......I just read this on a magazine.......They said that this is the site of the boat-shaped burial markers of the ancient Ivatans.... 

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How Much the Trip cost ME.............

How Much the Trip cost ME............., Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  I think this is one important post......i just dont know if it is appropriate here in "Things To Do"well going back to the tip..............i paid 14, 500 (330... 

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Brush Up a few Ivatan Language

Brush Up a few Ivatan Language, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  The Ivatans language is Chirin nu Ibatan.......or simply Ivatan......did you know that?When you plan to go here....much better if you can say a few of their... 

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Get to Know the Ivatans

Get to Know the Ivatans, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  Mingle with the Locals........they are very kind...and pure-hearted....I can attest to that....;)As they said the Ivatans are peaceful (one proof is that there... 

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Do carthwheels on Marloboro and Rolling Hills

Do carthwheels on Marloboro and Rolling Hills, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  I did this......and its great...the whole hill is your's to conquer.......You can see cows and horses everywhere....free.....eating the grass.....The view is... 

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SEaside Lodge: LOdge at the seaside

SEaside Lodge: LOdge at the seaside, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:  The hotel is goodfrom the name itself Seaside lodge...you will have a great view of the Batanes sea....i usually take my breakfast there...nice view.....fresh... 

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Put on those colorful clothes......

Put on those colorful clothes......, Province of Batanes

 paolodecastro Says:   Old rubber shoes - i used my damaged zara shoes here i though i can never use that after it was damaged but its good that i have used that here.......you need... 

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 Best time to go here during January till May.......I went on the month of February........and the climate......PERFECTOff season they said is the rainy... 

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Popular Destinations in Province of Batanes

  1. Basco
  2. Mahatao
  1. Itbayat Island
  2. Ivana

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  i've been planning to travel to Batanes..what month is the best to go there? and which hotel to stay? 

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A: hello............. i have traveled to batanes last february... SOLO.......did DIY and the weather perfect........... as i have said in my travel page there are... 

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BATANES I SAW........I CAME ......I CONQUERED.....

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 It was my childhood dream to visit Batanes..... I once saw it on a TV documentary when i was in school grade.... after so many years...........it became a reality....... i arrived February 21,... 

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Stranded in Paradise

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 Batanes is a province in the northernmost tip of the Philippines with Basco as the capital. It is closer to Taiwan than it is to mainland Luzon. The province is composed of 10 islands, 3 of which are... 

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Batanes: A Dream Destination

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 Capping my 2010 travels is our memorable trip to Batanes. I’ve been to Batanes many years ago when I was still single, but I didn’t have a chance to appreciate the beauty of the place. Thanks to hubby... 

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The blessed little Island way up North-Batanes

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 This wonderful island according to the the Lonely Planet is less tropical and more like the scottish highlands. I truly agreed! Once, you get there you'll know why they said that. Batanes is one... 

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Like no other place on earth

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 Imagine a store/coffee shack where there is no clerk/server--Honesty Coffee Shop. Here, you take what you want and leave your payment in a box. Prices are written on the items and/or on a sheet of... 

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