Ivuhos Island
Sabtang, Batanes
Ivuhos Island, also known as Ibugos, Ibujos, Vuhus and Ibahos Island, is one of the islands of Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines. The uninhabited island is located west of Sabtang Island and is separated by a deep channel nearly 2 kilometres wide.
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Travel Guide Sabtang Island Batanes
Sabtang Island is one of the three main inhabited islands of Batanes, the northernmost province in the Philippines. With its well-preserved culture, beautiful natural landscapes, and friendly people, this remote island is such a refreshing escape. Sabtang is one of the most laid-back and peaceful places I've been to in the country.
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Travel Guide In Sabtang Island Batanes
Sabtang Island is one of three inhabited islands of Batanes, the northernmost province in the Philippines. With its well-preserved culture, beautiful natural landscapes, and friendly people, this remote island is such a refreshing escape. It's one of the most laid-back and peaceful places I've been to in the country. Most people who travel to Batanes visit Sabtang Island on a day trip just to see the main tourist spots. During my last trip here, I got to spend three days on the island, while covering a local festival. If you want to experience how it is to live off-the-grid, I recommend you st ...
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How I Spent 8 Days In Batanes With No Internet
It all started 10 years ago when Bhing's father who is an Ivatan (being born and raised in Sabtang Island, Batanes) was telling me stories about what it's like in Batanes ??" the neverending landscape of hills, white sand and turquoise waters surrounding the islands. The Ivatans, he recounts, are humble, honest, indefatigable people. And then I remembered that 1991 flick, "Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit" where the mystique of the setting harmonizes with Tatay's description of the place.
After so many years of hopeful plans, finally the trip materialized. Batanes had been a dream destination to w ... -
Ultimate Travel Guide In Batanes
I guess no other place in the Philippines exudes much mystery and curiosity than Batanes, the group of volcanic island in the northern border of the archipelago. Apparently, every image of the place radiates unparalleled beauty, no wonder that it is in every local traveler's bucket list. Its beautiful rolling hills, towering lighthouses, picturesque coasts, hidden coves of white sand beaches, unique culture, temperate weather, sunrise and sunset, amazing people and other scenery deliver truly awe-inspiring stills.
Situated in between Balintantang and Bashi Channels, Batanes is made up of 10 ... -
Batanes Vuhus Island Snorkeling and Life in a Cattle Ranch
An island of cows. I've imagined Vuhus Island to be a vast open plain where cows freely graze aimlessly in dense numbers, left alone by their owners to wander until the time they are ready to be butchered. The island, prominently seen at the western coast of Sabtang Island have always lured me from afar. It is one of the islands that welcomes travelers from the plane window while flying into Batanes. In my last visit to Sabtang Island, I finally got to step on Vuhus Island. Briefly explored its ocean channel and learned that life in a cattle ranch on the island. So the population of cows here ...
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The Delightful Lighthouse of Sabtang Batanes
Sabtang 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.
The island municipality is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. They are Chavayam, Malakdang (Poblacion), Nakanmuan, Savidug, Sinakan (Poblacion) and Sumnanga. Sabtang is ...