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If you haven’t been, here’s your sign to book that trip!","privacy":"public","created_at":"2025-03-25T08:50:21.980Z","updated_at":"2025-03-25T08:50:21.980Z","author":{"username":"kaye","name":"Kaye C.","url":"https://stacklist.com/kaye","type":"person"},"category":{"id":"travel","name":"travel","url":"https://stacklist.com/c/travel"},"items":[{"id":"b1e1f7ec-48bc-4b28-b496-298db68cdd9e","position":1,"title":"Chawa View Deck","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chawa+View+Deck/@20.4269625,121.9466595,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3479c0e18843e913:0xc7e08b52792940a!8m2!3d20.4269625!4d121.9492344!16s%2Fg%2F11dylx6z4b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"I stopped here for a quick breather and ended up staying way longer than planned. The ocean view is unreal, and the wind? It felt like nature itself was giving me a fresh start. Definitely one of the best spots to just exist and take in the beauty of Batanes.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/daaac57d-488b-46cf-918e-6070a9fe33ac/","alt":"Chawa View Deck","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/b1e1f7ec-48bc-4b28-b496-298db68cdd9e","created_at":"2025-03-25T08:52:46.233Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"15205918-c165-4d95-99bb-dc3fe05bdd13","position":2,"title":"Mahatao Old Church","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/San+Carlos+Borromeo+Parish+Church+-+Panatayan,+Mahatao,+Batanes+(Prelature+of+Batanes)/@20.4154875,121.9472031,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOY4YB_tYAHxoJR84s8Jz-_rH7VpdDEgPwOb-26!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOY4YB_tYAHxoJR84s8Jz-_rH7VpdDEgPwOb-26%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4608!8i3456!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c1275f76145d:0x2ecb393f8b9fa9a8!8m2!3d20.4156161!4d121.9470993!10e5!16s%2Fm%2F010rk6dl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Also known as San Carlos Borromeo Church, this place gave me goosebumps (the good kind). The walls have seen centuries of stories, and stepping inside felt like being wrapped in history and serenity.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/a90ffbf9-1b8a-4ae9-bf24-4835c0e7738e/","alt":"Mahatao Old Church","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/15205918-c165-4d95-99bb-dc3fe05bdd13","created_at":"2025-03-25T08:54:30.887Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"f76ccf94-ef74-46bb-998c-6b5afc9b442f","position":3,"title":"Tukon Chapel","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tukon+Chapel/@20.3879419,121.8987116,11.42z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3479c08d3a836181:0xe40b03508b6e4e79!8m2!3d20.4301886!4d121.9705964!16s%2Fg%2F11f4ptnvj9?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"This little stone chapel on a hill feels like something straight out of a fairy tale. Inspired by traditional Ivatan houses, its rustic charm blends perfectly with the breathtaking view of the sea and rolling hills. When I visited, the peaceful vibe was unreal—just the sound of the wind and the occasional chirping of birds. If I were to get married in Batanes, this would be the spot! 💍✨\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/4a57662b-9683-4aef-8807-19ca22ad2ef2/","alt":"Tukon Chapel","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/f76ccf94-ef74-46bb-998c-6b5afc9b442f","created_at":"2025-03-25T08:59:24.141Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"60da81aa-7159-4038-b93d-910d631bd293","position":4,"title":"Valugan Boulder Beach","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Valugan+Boulder+Beach/@20.4388873,121.967456,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3479c078c9489639:0xda19eec2277a31d2!8m2!3d20.4388889!4d121.9880556!16s%2Fg%2F1ptvzhnc2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Unlike any beach I’ve ever seen. Instead of sand, there are massive smooth boulders, and the waves crashing against them? Mesmerizing. Just don’t try to swim—those waves will humble you.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/30c90335-6567-4f28-8e8e-c951521025fc/","alt":"Valugan Boulder Beach","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/60da81aa-7159-4038-b93d-910d631bd293","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:00:04.943Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"0584ee4e-ccc2-4e8e-9df6-ff1c4e593f30","position":5,"title":"Vayang Ranch","url":"https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=22b210f8148f3dd2&output=search&q=Vayang+Ranch&source=lnms&fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpA-dk4wpBWOGsoR7DG5zJBv10Kbgy3ptSBM6mMfaz8zD9rbDafxurA2LWQsFsMg4xzu8ghrr3-Vm-5cQpaxPAw4QcaRj40Css3nN8uXd7NqEo5R4m-ibD3a6hQVtu8Qz6p19TIdeo6blo-tMbuPF0rE5nmAdM7U1SAMO9HLhEwUrfKzgmz07RuhhY4bzNSmIV_SBEGw&entry=mc&ved=1t:200715&ictx=111","note":"Endless fields, rolling hills, and cows chilling like they own the place. It felt like a scene straight out of Switzerland—except it’s right here in the Philippines!\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/de838ed7-5673-4109-87f8-d5ebfe3eff18/-/crop/533x533/146,0/-/preview/","alt":"Vayang Ranch","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/0584ee4e-ccc2-4e8e-9df6-ff1c4e593f30","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:01:25.106Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"d2bf0274-e98e-49ee-9345-b5a3519483e6","position":6,"title":"Fundacion Pacita","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fundacion+Pacita/@20.4248935,121.9745811,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1shttps:%2F%2Fdynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com%2Fmedia%2Fphoto-o%2F05%2F88%2F90%2F78%2Ffundacion-pacita-batanes.jpg%3Fw%3D1900%26h%3D1400%26s%3D1!2e7!3e27!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-proxy%2FALd4DhGJPGpyxVzJvDcGVETMefrsU_9tBjE1aF1Zasd7O9KHspHNgQ06TFP3cmXNW-PDWLmfFJzZcc_kuwgmKs8kRRZzqVoBb8WtHu-btYXkxzoYqu6NacRjzXjRGUyLnoglpxegEw62sVqtemTrCZxXDla-GxYS-pejVVqeRe4194wejALXlF2ufS8B%3Dw116-h86-k-no!7i1900!8i1400!4m10!3m9!1s0x3479bff000000001:0xacdf8945289a22c7!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d20.4249626!4d121.974416!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1tmg48vk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"If there’s one place in Batanes that screams dream getaway, it’s Fundacion Pacita. Perched on a hill with insane panoramic views of the ocean and rolling hills, this boutique hotel/art gallery is pure magic. The stone architecture gives off cozy European countryside vibes, but the interiors? A love letter to Ivatan culture, filled with stunning local artworks.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/ed8047bb-2e56-45d8-95c4-4f909ae9073e/-/crop/525x525/101,0/-/preview/","alt":"Fundacion Pacita","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/d2bf0274-e98e-49ee-9345-b5a3519483e6","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:02:36.389Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"a0a22fb0-3a31-4b3d-a48d-15e75f5b0664","position":7,"title":"Honesty Coffee Shop","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Honesty+Coffee+Shop/@20.3655175,121.9149223,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOX4FJ0Amv0gRKCqk5h3rI3_2Kswvxpew9O4gZ0!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOX4FJ0Amv0gRKCqk5h3rI3_2Kswvxpew9O4gZ0%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c694697d4f0d:0x3231b317feb15fa3!8m2!3d20.3655175!4d121.9149223!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1tvyjhrq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Imagine a store where no one’s watching, no cashier, no staff—just you, your conscience, and a table full of snacks. That’s Honesty Coffee Shop for you! This little gem in Ivana, Batanes, runs on pure trust. You grab what you want—coffee, biscuits, souvenirs—then drop your payment in the box. No cheating, okay?\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/59787e35-0b7a-4ac2-aa2b-bbc0cb340a83/","alt":"Honesty Coffee Shop","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/a0a22fb0-3a31-4b3d-a48d-15e75f5b0664","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:03:46.907Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"174ba8de-42ed-49e6-8714-72604f901241","position":8,"title":"Old Spanish Bridge","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bridge+of+San+Jose/@20.3713959,121.9152349,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipM6vlePMSgyMMJmBKmDpVba7yUUVhoiBtknzAKB!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipM6vlePMSgyMMJmBKmDpVba7yUUVhoiBtknzAKB%3Dw152-h86-k-no!7i3840!8i2160!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c749ed85d4af:0x87abe809189f71b4!8m2!3d20.3715103!4d121.914842!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11gh9nzrp2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Stepping onto this centuries-old bridge in Ivana felt like traveling back in time. Built during the Spanish era using limestone and coral stones (seriously, no cement—just pure craftsmanship!), it’s still standing strong despite the years.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/09916a38-5fc0-4e4d-85ca-69122e83c715/","alt":"Old Spanish Bridge","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/174ba8de-42ed-49e6-8714-72604f901241","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:04:37.742Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"998aeea1-f454-47ad-ad08-e3fe497dfa6e","position":9,"title":"House of Dakay","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/House+of+Dakay/@20.3713595,121.9145544,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPbrLhCQN7BGv0M6i907MIhLPT-XwS3KoyDTC-T!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPbrLhCQN7BGv0M6i907MIhLPT-XwS3KoyDTC-T%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4080!8i3072!4m11!1m2!2m1!1sVernacular+Houses+batanes!3m7!1s0x3479c68f4a546e4f:0x9c8535f56ed190e3!8m2!3d20.3708541!4d121.9143881!10e5!15sChlWZXJuYWN1bGFyIEhvdXNlcyBiYXRhbmVzkgESdG91cmlzdF9hdHRyYWN0aW9u4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11dylwd8hd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Walking up to the House of Dakay, I felt like I was about to meet the OG of Ivatan houses. This is the oldest surviving stone house in Batanes, standing strong since 1887 (yep, older than your great-great-grandparents). Built to withstand typhoons, earthquakes, and time itself, it’s a living testament to Ivatan resilience.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/480d0d1b-9aaa-4f4d-be6e-cf259c08b512/-/crop/174x174/72,0/-/preview/","alt":"House of Dakay","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/998aeea1-f454-47ad-ad08-e3fe497dfa6e","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:06:04.769Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"7c2e90a0-ea2f-48c5-baf9-4fc69b1a5ddb","position":10,"title":"Alapad and Loran Station Ruins","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alapad+Hills+and+Rock+Formation/@20.366674,121.9706712,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipMTnLU8C6CBk7qfUPUJHHve_EWpx3AtgqkEUKyt!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMTnLU8C6CBk7qfUPUJHHve_EWpx3AtgqkEUKyt%3Dw222-h100-k-no!7i3280!8i1476!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c70010de1997:0xf6109895834ed787!8m2!3d20.366674!4d121.9706712!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11lngbg6f0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Alapad is one of those places that makes you stop and go, Dang, nature really popped off here. The jagged cliffs, winding roads, and endless ocean views? Absolutely breathtaking.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/aa889a47-49fe-4af0-bcac-940a6634e9af/","alt":"Alapad and Loran Station Ruins","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/7c2e90a0-ea2f-48c5-baf9-4fc69b1a5ddb","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:12:39.128Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"4c9b7e72-13fa-45ef-84b0-908009fd4884","position":11,"title":"Huhmurun Blue Lagoon","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Huhmurun+Blue+Lagoon/@20.4063652,121.9319344,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipMoQKbEBTkIz8HSBJ8PQGevX_0_zSm5JnbAC-xk!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMoQKbEBTkIz8HSBJ8PQGevX_0_zSm5JnbAC-xk%3Dw129-h86-k-no!7i4896!8i3264!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c1330c38a057:0x6787fcd7b3c0f7ba!8m2!3d20.4063652!4d121.9319344!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1q5blkm12?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"If I had to describe paradise in Batanes, Huhmurun Blue Lagoon would be it. Tucked away like a secret gem, this natural pool is surrounded by cliffs and opens up to the clearest, bluest water I’ve ever seen. Seriously, no filter needed!\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/843aaa34-e5fd-4d96-acd5-be18168bdcdb/","alt":"Huhmurun Blue Lagoon","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/4c9b7e72-13fa-45ef-84b0-908009fd4884","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:14:33.751Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"ada91795-0875-48d7-8163-57b7ab1eade8","position":12,"title":"Batanes Provincial Capitol","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Batanes+Provincial+Capitol/@20.449822,121.9695189,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPYpj12egsPIKrlm3_6AT8k6qSP9xbCxviqCU74!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPYpj12egsPIKrlm3_6AT8k6qSP9xbCxviqCU74%3Dw128-h86-k-no!7i3322!8i2229!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c042a80c600f:0x9e5bba9c5bf1b472!8m2!3d20.449822!4d121.9695189!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1vntgnh3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"The Batanes Provincial Capitol in Basco isn’t just a government building—it’s a symbol of how small but mighty this province is. With its classic white-and-blue Ivatan-inspired design, it blends right in with Batanes’ picturesque surroundings.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/bdc00001-5872-4ffd-9aea-ada2f22067b9/","alt":"Batanes Provincial Capitol","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/ada91795-0875-48d7-8163-57b7ab1eade8","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:15:38.250Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"ec3185a1-5260-4702-bc0a-701fac18d520","position":13,"title":"Dipnaysuhuan Japanese Tunnel","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dipnaysuhuan+Japanese+Tunnel/@20.4386048,121.9766843,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPYpXuLnPvRQQKow5J9msNG7EcdEHP1ED5jWYC6!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPYpXuLnPvRQQKow5J9msNG7EcdEHP1ED5jWYC6%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4048!8i3036!4m7!3m6!1s0x3479c062163a703b:0x26b1a151959823bc!8m2!3d20.4386048!4d121.9766843!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F1ptw7mq23?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxOS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","note":"Crawling into the Dipnaysuhuan Japanese Tunnel felt like stepping into a time capsule from World War II. 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Nestled at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, this province is proof that nature and culture can exist in perfect harmony. From its rolling green hills to its rugged coastlines, every corner feels like a postcard come to life.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/03937ce4-d814-41e4-aa40-e8f8665358df/","alt":"Batanes, Philippines","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/5a91f18e-6292-4341-a946-723d2ecafaa8","created_at":"2025-03-25T09:18:01.509Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"4138cebd-20d8-42d8-a3f1-b3c1aa237909","position":15,"title":"Tayid Lighthouse","url":"https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/tayid-lighthouse","note":"A charming lighthouse on a hill, offering a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.\n","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/ff169b96-926d-40ab-baae-c41633a4d63a/-/crop/551x551/185,0/-/preview/","alt":"Tayid Lighthouse","width":1200,"height":630},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/4138cebd-20d8-42d8-a3f1-b3c1aa237909","created_at":"2025-03-25T12:55:46.330Z","updated_at":null}],"stats":{"likes_count":0,"items_count":15},"_links":{"self":"/api/public/stack/hLUvyBIA3c1wJL6g9Sj9.json","html":"https://stacklist.com/c/travel/stack/hLUvyBIA3c1wJL6g9Sj9","rss":"/api/feeds/stack/hLUvyBIA3c1wJL6g9Sj9/rss","json_feed":"/api/feeds/stack/hLUvyBIA3c1wJL6g9Sj9/json"}}