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
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BATANES… Exploring the Heritage Village of Chavayan
Our adventure to one part of the island ends here in Chavayan… Enough of the mesmerizing Chamantad – Tinian View, we drove further going down the quite steep narrow road to the Heritage Village of Chavayan. This village was nominated to be one of the UNESCO Heritage Site. It is a tiny village home to stone houses more than 100 years old. Same with Savidug, thatches of cogon grass... continue
BATANES… Stunning Chamantad – Tinian View
The quest for a wonderful adventure continues… From Savidug, we drove further to the south. There was an on-going road concreting project in the area, soon there will be a better access road going to Chavayan. We drove further until we reached this beautiful landscape, a mountain view near the ocean, a place called Chamantad-Tinian Viewpoint. We were extravagantly delighted when we got... continue
BATANES… The Savidug Vernacular Houses
Our second stop in Sabtang Island tour… We only have essentially half-day for Sabtang Island as we will catch the last boat going back to Ivana in the afternoon. After the registration process, we immediately began driving to Brgy Savidug to experience the wonderful Savidug Vernacular Houses. The road conditions were good, portions were concreted already. Savidug is a small village with... continue
BATANES… Arriving Sabtang Island
The island adventure start immediately… Seen from afar was the lighthouse near Sabtang Port. As we come closer to the port, I noticed the clear blue waters. As we docked, the port was a little shallow, you can clearly see the white sand at the bottom of it. As we disembark, our van was already waiting for us. Immediately, we went to their tourism office for registration. The office was... continue