After accomplishing my goal of visiting all 195 UN-recognized countries, I’m now embarking on a new long-term mission—to ...

With idyllic hillsides and windswept terrains set against the backdrop of a dreamy view of Mt. Iraya and the sea, Batanes ...

A tour guide since 2008, she has brought visitors – most of whom were Europeans – to Batanes’ famous spots like the rolling hills of provincial capital Basco, the Racuh a Payaman or ...

Basco, Mount Iraya, the sunset and the rolling hills. Here, you can visit a magnificent, 6-storey (66-foot high), conical lighthouse, built in March 2003. From Mahatao, you next enter the town of ...

A fire broke out at Basco Central School in Basco, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Batanes said the fire was reported at around 12:42 p.m. Strong winds made it ...

If you’re planning a trip, here are the best places to visit in Basco that deserve a spot on your itinerary. Nestled atop Naidi Hills, the Basco Lighthouse stands as one of Batanes' most recognisable ...