For the tourism industry of Batanes, less is definitely more. “We only want an average number of tourists, in order to preserve the quality and interest (in the island),” 68-year-old freelance ...

Batan Island, the gateway to Batanes, is one of three main islands of the province (the others are Sabtang and Itbayat) and home to four of the province’s six municipalities, including Basco ...

It has been a strange season at Villa Park, but one that could end up being truly historic. Despite inconsistent league form at times, Villa are in a Champions League quarter-final, an FA Cup semi ...

Like how Bhutan perfected a tourism strategy that positioned it as a dream destination no matter the cost, Batanes has the potential to become a world-class destination by offering exclusivity while ...

HIGHEST POINT. The Tayid Lighthouse sits on top of a hill on Batan Island in Batanes province. Facing the Pacific Ocean, visitors also get a clear view of Mt. Iraya, the highest point in the province, ...

‘MARLBORO COUNTRY’. Cows graze at the Rakuh a Payaman, a communal pasture in Mahatao, Batanes. This ranch, also called Marlboro Country, has become a popular destination for travelers visiting the ...