14 Reasons why it is TOO HARD NOT TO fall in love with Batanes:

1 I had a firsthand experience of the Ivatans’ honesty, humility and simplicity.

2 The province has the lowest crime rate in the Philippines.

3 Ivatans genuinely greet everyone they meet(locals or visitors) with a slight bow and a sweet smile.

4 What better way to go around the town center than with a rental bike. That’s pretty cool as it is ecofriendly, right!

5 Tour guides undergo training and certification which ensures excellent and safe tour experience.

6 Food can be very affordable. There’s a number of restaurants or carinderias to choose from.

7 Commuting around the town is easy and convenient with their tricycles. It’s like grab-a-tricycle which is just one call or text away offering fair fare rates.

8 I paid 1,200php only for my hotel accommodation for 5 Days.

9 I was able to maximize the tools I brought for my vlog. Seascape, Landscape - everything’s worth the shot and effort.

10 Tourist spots will make you speechless and make you a bit teary. It feels like Mother Nature is speaking to you through the winds.

11 The province is absolutely a breather from your daily routines or workload. A paradise you can’t imagine situated in your home country.

12 You see NO beggar in Batanes, which simply shows the province is rich enough to provide for the basic needs of the Ivatans.

13 Every corner you see can be instagrammable. Ivatans are also known to be artistic. Look around you and enjoy taking unlimitied photos.

14 I got new found-friends coming from other places(in and out of the Philippines). And that’s because of the influence/inspiration of the warmth and genuineness of the Ivatans.

***With these things being said, I went home with teary eyes out of awe and a broken heart out of gratitude.

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