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Local summer destinations that aren’t Boracay, Siargao, or Palawan

No tea, no shade to the most popular tourist spots in the country, but these destinations also deserve attention

May 5, 2023

5 Underrated Summer Destinations in the Philippines That You Have to Place On Your Bucket List

With the summer season and Holy Week upon us, quench your thirst for that ice-cold buko juice and wanderlust for non-touristy local destinations where you can dip your toes in

March 7, 2023

Batanes’ bet bags Miss Universe PH 2020 Best in Tourism Video award

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Batanes Jan Alexis Alcano bagged the Best in Tourism Video award in the Miss Universe Philippines 2020. View this post on Instagram Batanes, I

October 25, 2020

Quakes may have dented Batanes’ campaign for Unesco World Heritage listing

Still reeling from three moderate but destructive earthquakes which struck in just a day, the island-province of Batanes is definitely going to bounce back, rebuilding both lives and structures damaged by the tremors.

August 5, 2019

We can help Batanes rise again

Earlier today at 3:20 a.m., Itbayat, Batanes experienced its third earthquake in a week. Today was an aftershock of the two strong earthquakes that hit the area last Jul 27.

August 1, 2019

Lenten pilgrimages to Bicol, Batanes churches

Green Faith Travels will bring Catholic pilgrims to Bicol and Batanes.

March 17, 2019

The 5 best stargazing spots in the Philippines

Here are the top five best stargazing places in the country

July 25, 2018

Drone and Phone in PH episode 4: Itbayat

Brave enough to hop on a boat for a three-hour journey on rough seas? This is just the beginning of Don Lejano and DJ Clark’s adventure in the fourth episode of the Drone and Phone special featuring Batanes.

May 12, 2018

Drone and Phone in PH episode 3: Mt. Iraya & Basco

In the third episode of the Drone and Phone series in Batanes, DJ Clark went to climb the highest mountain in the province while Don Lejano ventured into finding the best places to eat around Basco.

May 5, 2018

Back to Batanes—where there’s still no garbage on the roads

In 1989, Batanes was a lot harder to visit. Flights got in only from Tuguegarao, Cagayan or Laoag in Ilocos Norte, and even then, you weren’t really sure you could get in—or out. For much of the year, the Philippines’ northernmost province was pretty inaccessible—they don’t call it the “Home of the Winds” for nothing—so people took advantage of a window.

May 1, 2018