Racuh A Payaman – Marlboro country
by Jane Dacumos on April 28, 2015Of 7,107 magnificent islands in the Philippines, who would have thought that only one island is enough to represent the beauty of the whole archipelago – Racuh A Payaman – indeed one of the God’s most awesome creations that one should visit. It is my pleasure to tour you to this one-of-a-kind attraction that only in the Philippines can be found.
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Rolling on the Rolling Hills of Batanes
by Angel Bonifacio on April 10, 2015If you go to Batanes and see the Rakuh-a-Payaman, you will be totally blown away – both literally and figuratively. The green pastures and the rolling hills are like soft velvet cushions. On the other hand, the winds are harsh and hostile, so you might get a bit scared when climbing up the slopes. You also have a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, bearing in mind that you are on the edge of the largest ocean in the world. Being on top of the Rakuh-a-Payaman, also called Marlboro Country because of their resemblance, is an experience you can’t miss when you travel to Batanes.
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Nakabuang Beach: The White Beach of Sabtang Island
by Arjay Reyes on January 27, 2015Sabtang Island is a popular destination in Batanes next to Batan. It is one of the three inhabited islands of the Batanes group of islands which is off the coast of Northern Luzon. The island is known for its majestic views, white beaches, beautiful vistas and historical sites with authentic traditional architecture. In 1994, Sabtang Island was declared as one of the 12 best places to visit in the Philippines.
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Songsong in Chadpidan Bay:Ruins of Songsong
by Tom Kenneth Louie Camata on November 7, 2014Ruins of Songsong is a ghost barangay which is a cluster of roofless shells of old stone houses abandoned after a tsunami/tidal wave hit the seaside town of Batan Island in the 1950s.
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The Delightful Lighthouse of Sabtang, Batanes
by Rjay Reyes on July 9, 2014Sabtang is a municipality in the province of Batanes. It is the southernmost island town of the Batanes group of island which is primarily composed of Sabtang Island, and two uninhabited islands: Dequey and Ivuhos. It is known for its lighthouse and the traditional old Ivatan houses of Chavayan and Savidug villages. Like the Batan island of the north, Sabtang also houses white sand beaches and mission-style churches.
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