Far North, Far Forgotten: It’s Time to Get to Know Itbayat Island
On the journey back
to Batan Island, I found myself fighting off nausea aboard a small faluwa, the
traditional Ivatan boat known for its open deck, deep hull, and absence of
outriggers, built to navigate the strong, unpredictable currents between the
Batanes islands.
Rugged cliffs dominate the breathtaking landscape of Itbayat |