Wednesday, February 23, 2011

VIDEO: Batanes, Philippines Adventure

So when my friends ask what I did in Batanes.... I just stare back for a few moments, and slowly blurt out with escalating intensity - "I went to BATANES!!"

Unlike other banner destinations thriving on the throngs of tour group travelers, cookie-cutter itineraries and themed attractions - a visit to Batanes is about experiencing a land not pretending to be anything else but what it has naturally grown to be. The awesome landscape, truly the most helpful and gentle people in the country, functionally beautiful architecture, wild boat rides and endlessly crashing seascapes - this seems like the best way to get away from the familiarity of daily life without leaving the country. Can't wait to go back!

Enjoy this short video of our trip!