This is our last activity of the day… Coffee break! Early morning before we took the Faluwa going to Sabtang, Ate Remy told us the location of the famous Honesty Coffee Shop. She told us to drop there after our Sabtang trip. The main landmark of the coffee shop was the Port of Ivana. It’s only a walking distance from there. The store was owned by an old couple. From the name... continue
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BATANES… Enjoying Nakabuang Beach
This is our last adventure in Sabtang Island… When you think of our morning activities, it’s quite tiring that you wake up early to catch the boat and after the boat ride, land excursions were done. We haven’t had any rest as we visited different wonderful villages. Continuing our journey, from Chavayan, we went back our way and headed to Nakabuang Beach for lunch. It was a... continue
BATANES… Dinner at Pension Ivatan
To end our DAY 1 activity… A walk back from Naidi Lighthouse, we went our way towards the airport and reached Pension Ivatan at almost 7pm. Pension Ivatan is located very near to Basco Airport. Along the way, we enjoyed mingling with kids who were playing on the road. Sari-sari stores were everywhere; some were selling fruits so we bought bananas and ate it as we walked along. While... continue
BATANES… Enjoying Brgy. San Joaquin Fiesta
After all those breath-taking sceneries we have visited, it’s time for us to energize for the afternoon’s event. Lucky for us, it’s Brgy. San Joaquin’s fiesta. Ate Remy asked us if we want to go to a fiesta. Since we wanted to experience more of Batanes, we immediately agreed. We come to taste Batanes’ delicacies! It’s an opportunity for us to attend a... continue
BATANES… The Arrival
It was my long overdue plan since I started working in Manila, I have always dreamt of visiting Batanes. I even wanted to go there before PAL express started flying to Basco. I checked for flights via Tuguegarao. I almost booked a flight where it costs a fortune for a round trip ticket of approximately Php 20,000. Thanks to PALEX for adding Basco, Batanes as one of their destination. In May... continue
ILOCOS… Escape to the North Part 3
PART 2… Continued DAY 3 – July 20, 2013 At 6am, everybody’s already awake preparing for the last set of the itinerary. We already have pre-ordered our breakfast the night before so they can prepare it ahead since we’ll be leaving Pagudpud early for our Vigan escape. We left Pagudpud at almost 8 am and made a quick stop at their welcome arch. We didn’t have a chance to take... continue
ILOCOS… Escape to the North Part 2
Part 1 – continued DAY 2 – July 19, 2013 Having a good night sleep; we wake up early to carry on with our itinerary going further to the north. We packed our things, freshen up, ate our breakfast and we’re ready to go. We had a quick stop at the San Nicolas of Tolentine Church. It was a beautiful church showcasing the baroque façade. It is just along the highway, and I guess on the... continue