52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
37. Batanes, Philippines: Windswept Beauty at the Edge of the World
Closer to Taiwan than to Manila, the Batanes islands are a world apart from the Philippines' crowded beaches. Think endless green cliffs, thatched Ivatan stone houses, and ocean views that stretch into myth. With strict tourism caps and unpredictable weather, it’s a place few reach—and fewer forget. For solitude with soul, this is the edge worth reaching.
