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See Iloilo’s best landmarks up close this January — history, culture, and photo-perfect moments.

Mom Violy, Tita Edna and Carmina have never been to Iloilo . Tita Edna suggested using her Philippine Airlines mileage to deduct 9,000 miles for a round trip to Iloilo and pay taxes of about 3,000 pesos ($50.85). Mom Violy and Carmina decided to do the same. Two weeks later, we learned Bacolod was recently hit by a typhoon, leaving fewer places to visit, so we changed our plans to stay in Iloilo, paying an additional 2,057 pesos ($34.86) for January 6–9, with Tita Edna leaving one day earlier on January 8, 2026.  Tita Edna told us that she has a friend Beth who can pick us up from the airport. Uniparentally plans had changed since her friend Beth and son could no longer tour us around, we decided to find ways to get around hire someone else. Jerson had picked us from One Madison Place where we had stayed during our vacation with the hours Mom Violy had requested. The first day we went to drive one hour and thirty minutes to reach  Miagao Church . We drove to our next destin...

Day 2: Stop #1 Whole Day Sabtang Istand Tour in Basco, Batanes 2018

Pick up time and travel to San Vicente Port Boarding to Sabtang Island (30-45minutes) Tip: Best to leave in the morning than in the afternoon the ride can be bumpy. When you purchase something leave the money at the table it is self service there no one will attend to you there. Registration at Sabtang Heritage House

Day 1: Stop # 8 Basco Catherdal, Basco, Batanes

This is our last stop for the day time to pray.

Day 1: Stop # 7 Naid Hill Lighthouse

 This is taken up in the lighthouse to see a view from the top.

Day 1: Stop # 6 Vayang Rolling Hills , Basco, Batanes

Taken By the Tour Guide Taken By My New Friend Tip: They say, it is best to ask your tour guide to ask where is the best place to take your picture with their experience always entertaining tourist they will know where and how to take your picture. My new friend took my picture while the tour guide took my picture and it is great to share the same talent when you meet some friends who is fond taking pictures just like you.

Day 1: Stop # 5 Valugan Boulder Beach, Basco, Batanes

We went here on March 27, 2018, when it was windy and cold so all we did was take a picture in the cold. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.

Day 1: Stop # 4 Japanese Tunnel, Basco, Batanes

My mom and Tita Edna didn't want to go inside so I went alone with your group as we walk inside and took pictures inside. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.