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Batanes

02.16.2008 · Posted in Islands, Mountains, Tourist Destinations

Batanes Land area: 230 square kilometers, Population: 18,000 Major industry: Garlic and cattle Language: Ivatan (an Austronesian language, with pidgin Spanish and Chinese accent) Interesting Destinations In Batanes: House of Dakay (1887) a UNESCO heritage building Lighthouses of Batanes St. Dominic de Guzman Parish Cathedral Payaman – a pasture overlooking farm fields & the Pacific ...

Capones Island

07.06.2007 · Posted in Islands, Philippines

An island with a figure of a man’s face on its side, white sand and green-clear waters compose one of the hidden beauty of the Paradise Philippines…..the Capones Island! It is also known for an old lighthouse built during the Spanish era which will bring you back in time for sure. With a 5 hours ...

Boracay

07.04.2007 · Posted in Islands, Philippines, Resorts

If there’s a search for the best beach in the world, nothing’s gonna beat Boracay!!! White sand, clear water, great food, wonderful entertainment, hospitable people and a very relaxing place….that’s what Boracay is known for. Located at the Panay group of islands or let me say, a 15-20 minute boat ride from the Jetty port ...