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July 28th 2013

Published: July 30th 2013

It’s early morning. Coming out of our guesthouse to look for a place where we can have breakfast, a laid-back vibe fills the surprisingly warm air. As we navigate the relatively narrow streets of the town, a man on a bicycle greets us. Around us the rustic houses bathe in sunlight as they stand along the national highway that’s practically devoid of any form of transport with more than two whe... Read Full Entry

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Jay Exiomo

JayExiomo

Although he lived much of his toddler years abroad in the US and spent his early childhood roaming around the Philippines with his parents, Jay didn't really catch the travel bug until much later in 2006, when he was dragged to a microfinance conference in Thailand. He considers it his first true taste of travel, with his childhood already but a vague, distant memory. Something about being in a foreign place stirred his wanderlust, and his feet have constantly itched since. After graduating with a degree in Multimedia Arts, Jay worked as a news writer, then as a high school teacher. Presently,... full info

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Chamantad-Tinyan

A scenery from the viewpoint

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Chamantad-Tinyan

Faith pauses along the trail.

Chamantad-Tinyan

Nakabuang Beach

Dead trees seem to lift their branches toward the sky.

Nakabuang Beach

Vegetation near the beach

Nakabuang Beach

A hill provides a stunning backdrop for this hut near the beach

Seafood Lunch

A lunch of lobster, fish, some vegetables and chicken

Coconut Crab

A delicacy in Batanes, the coconut crab is now protected by the local government due to its threatened status.

Nakabuang Beach

The famous cove near the beach

Nakabuang Beach

The white sand and clear water invite visitors for a swim...

Nakabuang Beach

... or a walk along the shore.

San Vicente

The stone arch going to the island port

Sabtang Lighthouse

A lonely lighthouse overlooks the waters dividing Sabtang and Batan Islands.

Octagon Bed and Dine

Inside Octagon Bed and Dine's restaurant

Octagon Bed and Dine

The restaurant's view deck

Octagon Bed and Dine

View of the beach from the restaurant's view deck

Octagon Bed and Dine

Sunset seen from the restaurant's view deck

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Sunset seen from the restaurant's view deck

Octagon Bed and Dine

Sinigang, Ginisang Gulay and Lechong Kawali are some of the foods prepared at the restaurant.

Sumhao Wind Power Plant

Eunice poses at a scenery near the Sumhao Wind Power Plant.

31st July 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Exploring the frontier
Excellent photography. Wish we were out there with you!

31st July 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks! When you visit the Philippines again, you can go to Batanes, and if time permits, maybe we can accompany you. We'd love to go back.

31st July 2013

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Spectacular!
Loved reading this and the photos are gorgeous. This isn't what I imagined a part of the Philippines to look like! Makes me want to go. :)

2nd August 2013

Josevich
Josevich

awesome!
great photography! what camera did you use? did you use in-camera filters?

2nd August 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
I used the HDR feature of Nikon D7100. I wrote about it here: http://jayexiomo.blog.com/2013/07/29/testing-nikon-d7100s-hdr-feature. It's a bit on the technical side. But if you're interested in learning more about it, here's one site that I think explains it well: http://lifehacker.com/5991508/what-is-hdr-and-when-should-i-use-it-in-my-photos Personally I think I overdid the HDR in some pictures, since I'm still learning about the feature.

2nd August 2013

shihab
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helpful article
i like this article it very helpful details and i realy like pictures.http://visitingvisatouae.com/dubai-visit-visa-information/

5th August 2013

Josevich
Josevich

cool!
im not an expert in photography but I love the exagerated drama that HDR did for your photos. too bad my nikon D3200 doesnt have that feature and im too lazy to study post processing on computers

7th August 2013

Cecil
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Beautiful Photos!
Hmm. I am not a blogger nor have much time checking out blogs but your blog for Batanes has honestly caught my attention.The photos are captivating,i haven't realize till this day how many more amazing places we can visit, to discover and conquer the world through it. Indeed Philippines can compete to be among the famous tourist place. I will be looking forward to check more of your blogs...Great Job! God Bless!

15th February 2014

Ressie
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Amazing!
Going to Batanes in March...your pictures made me more excited!

16th February 2014

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!
You'll also enjoy taking pictures there. :)

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