Sabtang Lighthouse Overnight | Malakdang and Sinakan Wandering

Milky way over Sabtang Lighthouse “Who’s bag is this?” I wondered when I entered the igloo-inspired round-house lodging by the Sabtang Lighthouse with a cogon roof dome. I remembered reserving this space when I got in Sabtang Island and before I left for Chavayan. Then Nanay Adela came, one of the owners of the property. “Me dumating na babae nakiusap kung pwede maki stay din dito. Okay lang ba…

Batanes | Savidug Idjang: Exploring the Ancient Dwellings of the Ivatans

Mael and his daughter going up the Savidug Idjang I hopped in the #44 tricycle side-car owned by Mael, my driver who’s a native of Sabtang Island, born and raised in Savidug, a village at the central coast of the island. As with any tricycle in Sabtang, they have modified the look to add cogon roof making it look more native and offers shade on the ride. Mael’s young daughter of 8, who’s…