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Pananayan Pension House Hotel in Sabtang Review of Happy and Busy Travels

Sabtang Island’s Lighthouse, Batanes

Sabtang Island’s Lighthouse is the closest tourist destination from the port. However, not everyone is allowed to go within the vicinity. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ Other Information Time Spent: 10 to 20 minutes Tips: You have to know a guest who stays in the inn so you can enter the vicinity. […]

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Savidug Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Savidug Village, Sabtang, Batanes

Savidug Village is the nearest village from Sabtang Island’s port, that’s why this is usually the first stop of the tourists who are in the island for half a day. Like the other villages in the island, it also showcases the traditional stone houses. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ Other Information Time […]

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Chamantad Tinyan viewpoint Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Chamantad Tinyan Viewpoint

Chamantad Tinyan Viewpoint is one of the famous tourist spots in Sabtang. Why? Because the view is majestic. You can see the waves pounding through the reefs and the mountain. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ Other Information Time Spent: 20 to 30 minutes Tips: Visit the viewpoint from 11am onwards to avoid the […]

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Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Chavayan Village, Sabtang Island Batanes

After having our lunch, we went straight to Chavayan Village, which is located at the other end of the road of Sabtang Island, Batanes. We started the second half of our tour here to avoid the tourists that in Sabtang Island for a day tour. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ Other Information […]

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Amazing Batanes Tours - Marlboro Hills Racuh A Payaman - Batanes Travel Guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Batanes Travel Agency – How to Book with Amazing Batanes Tours?

Going to Batanes is everyone’s dream! But we always need the best Batanes travel agency that can help us achieve our dream vacation. That’s why we are highly recommending Amazing Batanes Tours, which made our dream Batanes tour possible. But how can you book with them? Here are the steps and the promo code to save […]

5 years ago

Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services Morong Beach Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services

We had our lunch in Pananayan Canteen and Catering Services which is located in Morong Beach. The day before we visited the restaurant, they had fire which engulf all of their kitchen. But even though the tragic incident happened, they served all of their customers well. The owners of Pananayan Pension House and Pananayan Canteen and Catering […]

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Morong Beach Ahaw Arch Formation Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Morong Beach, Sabtang Island

Morong Beach is one of the beaches in Sabtang Island that people can swim in. Also, it is known for the Arch Rock formation. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/gd44RBXGG46DbJPs9 From Pananayan Pension Inn to the entrance… Walk: It will take you at least 50 minutes. Vehicle: It will take […]

5 years ago

Natao Point Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Natao Point

Natao Point is made up of a few hills which is privately owned. So visiting the hills is not always allowed. We just had a chance to visit Natao Point because our tricycle driver knows the owner. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/wfRZYdQHW1jtd7Aq9 From Pananayan Pension Inn to […]

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Chavayan Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Tourist Spots in Sabtang Island, Batanes

Sabtang Island is just one boat ride away from Basco Batanes. Before you visit, you have to keep this list of tourist spots in Sabtang Island. If you want a hassle free trip, book your tour with Amazing Batanes Tours. We booked our tour with them, so we had a lot of help and tips for […]

5 years ago

Sumnanga Village Sabtang Batanes - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Sumnanga Village, Sabtang Island

Sumnanga Village is one of the villages in Batanes where tourists can still see the traditional town of the Ivatans. It was raining when we arrived, but it did not hinder us from exploring the area. Kind Ivatans lent some of their umbrellas to us so we can tour the village without any difficulties. Batanes […]

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Where to Buy Souvenirs in Batanes?

Whenever we go to another place we always want to bring home something that can make us remember our trip. So, here are our recommended stores that you can buy souvenirs in Batanes. Tawsen’s Souvenir Shop We first went to Tawsen’s Souvenir Shop because it has the same owner as our hotel, and from […]

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San Carlos Borromeo Church South Batan- Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

San Carlos Borromeo Church

Our last stop for our south Batan tour is San Carlos Borromeo Church, a big parish church. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/q95AEqoNcCLX9YZs6 From the town to the church… Walk: Not recommended, the church is far! But if you want, it may take you at least 1 […]

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House of Dakay South Batan - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

House of Dakay, Batanes

House of Dakay was turned into a tourist spot to show how does the usual Ivatan house looks like. So, we went inside the house to see it. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/gx4YHG1pmpqm3Ctx7 From the town to the house… Walk: It will take you at least […]

5 years ago

Nanay Ching Restaurant - Batanes Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Nanay Ching’s Restaurant, Batanes

After passing by some tourist destinations in the south, we were brought by James (our guide) in Nanay Ching’s Restaurant. Just like the usual restaurants in Batanes, they serve set meals, and they also have limited ala carte dishes. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/5USvU9DpVkoHgBoZ6 From […]

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Alapad Rock Formation - Batanes travel guide and itinerary for 5 days 4 - Happy and Busy Travels

Blow UR Horn and Alapad Rock Formation

There is a lot of “Blow UR Horn” sign in Batanes, so why is this particular sign famous? It is because of the magnificent Alapad Rock Formation behind the sign. How to go here? From the town to the sign… Walk: Not recommended, the church is very far! But if you want, it may take […]

5 years ago

Pananayan Pension House Hotel in Sabtang Review of Happy and Busy Travels

List of Lighthouses in Batanes

Batanes is not only known for its magnificent mountain and ocean views, but it is also known for its lighthouses. There is a lot of lighthouses in Batanes, so here is a short list for everybody’s reference: Book a tour with Amazing Batanes Tours for and use the code HAPPYANDBUSY to get P500 discount. 1. Naidi […]

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Marlboro Hills Racuh A Payaman South Batan- Batanes Travel Guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Things to Do in Batanes

Going to Batanes soon? Here are some things to do in Batanes. Book a tour with Amazing Batanes Tours and use the code HAPPYANDBUSY to get P500 discount. Things to Do in Batanes: 1. Swim in the Fountain of Youth Full details at https://happyandbusytravels.com/fountain-of-youth/ 2. Ride a Bicycle Full details at https://happyandbusytravels.com/biking-in-batanes/ 3. Eat Ivatan […]

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Tayid Lighthouse - Batanes Travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Tayid Lighthouse, Batanes

Located at the southern part of Basco Batanes, Tayid Lightouse is the third lighthouse that we visited. It was built on a private property, but was constructed by the government. So, the owner of the land and the government had an agreement that visitors can visit the surroundings of the lighthouse. Batanes Travel Guide […]

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Chawa Viewdeck - Batanes travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Chawa View Deck, Batanes

A great view of the ocean can be seen easily from Chawa View deck, Basco, Batanes. The view deck is one of the areas that can be easily visited plus you get to see a glimpse of the hills and the ocean. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? […]

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Biking in Batanes - Batanes Travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels in Batanes

Biking in Batanes on Busy’s Birthday

We celebrated Busy’s birthday differently by biking in Batanes. After our half day tour with Amazing Batanes, Busy and I borrowed a bike from Tawsen’s Place Inn. Our friend, Imac, rented from a shop. Then we started our journey to the Fountain of Youth. Our journey started around 2:30 PM. The weather is too hot in Batanes, […]

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Naidi Hills and Lighthouse - Batanes Travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Naidi Lighthouse and Hills, Batanes

Our tour for day 1 in Basco, Batanes ended in this picturesque lighthouse. Naidi Lighthouse is the only remaining lighthouse that is built on a government owned land. Most of the lighthouse were built on a private property. Batanes Travel Guide and 5-day Itinerary at: https://happyandbusytravels.com/batanes-travel-guide-and-itinerary-for-5-days/ How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/6AfhJV5BzhCAZDDB6 From the […]

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Marlboro Hills Racuh A Payaman South Batan- Batanes Travel Guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Marlboro Hills, Originally Known as Racuh-A-Payaman

When you say Batanes, Marlboro Hills always comes up to everyone’s mind. It is the iconic hills and ocean view in Batanes. Racuh A Payaman is the real name of the area, however this tourist spot is now known as Marlboro Hills because one tourist said “It looks like the Marlboro Country.” From that day, Racuh […]

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Rakuh-a-idi Spring Fountain of Youth - Batanes travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Fountain of Youth, Originally known as Rakuh-A-Idi Spring

Swimming does not come into your mind when you say you are travelling to Batanes. But do you know that they have beautiful beaches, and a pool which is called the Fountain of Youth, which is originally known as Rakuh a Idi Spring? How to go here? From the town to the spring… Walk: Not recommended, […]

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Marlboro Hills Racuh A Payaman South Batan- Batanes Travel Guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Batanes, Travel Guide and Itinerary for 5 Days

Batanes Island is the last province of the Philippines in the north. It is known for its majestic view of the ocean, the hills, and the honest Ivatan people. Last March 2019, we achieved our dream of coming to the Island, and at the same time we celebrated Busy’s birthday! Yey! So here is a […]

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Vayang Rolling Hills - Batanes travel guide and Itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Vayang Rolling Hills, Batanes

Visiting Vayang Rolling Hills is one of the highlights of our first day in Batanes. Batanes is known for its majestic views of the hills, Vayang Rolling Hills can prove this reputation. Why was it named “rolling hills”? It is because if you look at the hills, it looks like a never-ending line of hills. […]

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Valugan Boulder Beach - Batanes travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels to Batanes

Valugan Boulder Beach, Batanes

Beaches are known for having sand, but in Valugan Boulder Beach, they have large rocks or boulders. This was the first time that we visited and saw a beach with boulders instead of sand. How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/JXPc5udBP6C2 From the town to the entrance… Walk: It will take you at least 35 […]

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Japanese Tunnel Batanes Travel guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels in Batanes

Japanese Tunnel, Basco Batanes

Batanes was not spared from the war back in the 1940s. Ivatans were forced to create this Japanese tunnels through the hill so the Japanese military can hide. Today, the tunnel is a tourist spot, but it is also a reminder of our history. Address: Basco, Batanes Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ipAYDEJu9S92 How to go here? […]

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Fundacion Pacita

Fundacion Pacita is one of the famous, and expensive hotels in Batanes. Tourists can visit the vicinity of the resort, but there should be a go signal from the management. Website: https://www.fundacionpacita.ph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fundacion-Pacita Contact Number: +63917 855 9364 Address: Basco, Batanes Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/jHQVFjDwr6A2 How to go here? Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/McuYfr6uL1U2 From the town to […]

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Amazing Batanes Tours - Marlboro Hills Racuh A Payaman - Batanes Travel Guide and itinerary for 5 days - Happy and Busy Travels

Amazing Batanes Tours, Batanes Travel Agency

The key to the success of our Batanes trip, is when we got a tour package from Amazing Batanes Tours. They are one of the travel agency pioneers in Batanes. Website: https://www.amazingbatanestours.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amazingbatanes/ Contact Numbers: +63 920 217 9031 ; +63 927 387 8172 Address: 106 Abuyo Street, Basco, Batanes, Philippines Book now! Use the code HappyandBusy and get Php 500 […]

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Tawsen's Place Inn Affordable Hotel in Basco Batanes review and blog of Happy and Busy Travels

Tawsen’s Place Inn – Batanes

During our 5-day visit in Batanes, we stayed in Tawsen’s Place Inn, Basco Batanes. The Inn is one of the affordable hotels in Batanes with a great quality of stay. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tawsens-Place-Inn/ Contact Number: +63 921 639 8509 Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/4brd7cSyRBv Check in time: 10:00 AM Check out time: 8:00 AM Quick links Rates […]

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