2015 in review – 25 best Instagram photos from around the Philippines

I hope we all agree, 2015 was not bad at all! Thank you for another great year! I haven't been blogging as much. But my Instagram account @ivanhenares is alive and kicking. In April, Ivan About Town turned ten! I can't believe I've been blogging for a decade now.

In 2010, I became one of the first, if not the first blogger, to visit all provinces of the Philippines. This year, I revisited 13 of the 18 regions of the Philippines.

I chose my 25 best Instagram photos from around the world. Now I picked 25 of my favorites from the Philippines for 2015. And here they are!

This is the view at Perth Paradise Resort in Sipalay, Negros Occidental #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Mar 20, 2015 at 4:06am PDT

This is the view from where I stand on Cabugao Gamay Island, one of the Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo. What do you think? Tag your friends if you want to go! #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Apr 24, 2015 at 3:02am PDT

The Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, a Wetland of International Importance, is home to the Agusan Manuvu (Manobo) who live in floating villages #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on May 1, 2015 at 5:09am PDT

Madojow now aedow from the Agusan Marsh! There are several Manobo languages including Manobo Agusan which is spoken here #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on May 1, 2015 at 3:42pm PDT

Early morning at the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Loreto, Agusan del Sur. Madojow now aedow! #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on May 1, 2015 at 6:25pm PDT

I finally got to see the Enchanted River in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It's really pretty! But avoid going on weekends since it becomes one big public pool #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on May 10, 2015 at 1:20am PDT

Bangaan Village and the Bangaan Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Jul 1, 2015 at 3:53am PDT

I could stay at the viewpoint at Mt. Nagchajan in Mayoyao, Ifugao all day! You get to see all the clusters of the Central Mayoyao Rice Terraces including this fantastic view of Barangay Chaya. Who wants to come over? Hello from the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras! #worldnomads #wngreatescapes

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Aug 1, 2015 at 6:28am PDT

Look who we met today at the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City. Fighter was a victim of a gunshot wound in Mati, Davao Oriental. So one of his wings is amputated. Unfortunately, the hunter was not identified & brought to justice.

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Aug 10, 2015 at 12:38am PDT

Did you know that Kawit, Cavite has the Isisan Mangrove Area & Bird Sanctuary? We enjoyed walking along the stilted bamboo walks they constructed for bird watching activities #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Sep 1, 2015 at 6:49pm PDT

View of Laguna de Bay and Alligator Lake from my room this morning at the Philippine High School for the Arts in Los Baños, Laguna. Magandang umaga!

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 11, 2015 at 5:24pm PST

Views like these make me proud of our heritage! Mapawoy Rice Terraces as seen from the Mayoyao Hostel in Ifugao. It's part of the Mayoyao Central Cluster of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras World Heritage Site #VisitPhilippines2015 #HeritagePH

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 16, 2015 at 1:12am PST

Sunset at the Ducligan Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao #VisitPhilippines2015 #HeritagePH

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 16, 2015 at 2:09am PST

We visited the Hapao Rice Terraces in Hungduan, Ifugao today. The Hungduan Cluster is part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras World Heritage Site. I noticed even more and larger structures being built on the rice terraces. Should the local community regulate development? #VisitPhilippines2015 #HeritagePH

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 17, 2015 at 2:59am PST

Boracay Island, Philippines #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 19, 2015 at 6:42pm PST

White Beach on Boracay Island, Philippines. Now that's powder white sand! #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 22, 2015 at 7:33am PST

White Beach in Boracay Island, Philippines is picture perfect in November! No summer crowds today! #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Nov 22, 2015 at 9:54pm PST

Valugan Beach in Basco, Batanes #lifeinthebestlight #flyskyjet

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 9, 2015 at 9:55pm PST

An Ivatan woman in Chavayan Village, Sabtang Island, Batanes wears a vakul, a traditional headgear made from vuyavuy palm leaves. She carries a yuvuk (basket) on her back, filled with leaves she will feed to goats #lifeinthebestlight #flyskyjet

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 10, 2015 at 5:18am PST

An Ivatan stone house in Chavayan Village, Sabtang Island, Batanes #lifeinthebestlight #flyskyjet

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 10, 2015 at 5:58pm PST

Sabtang Lighthouse, Batanes #lifeinthebestlight #flyskyjet

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 11, 2015 at 7:56pm PST

I spent the day at Lake Holon (Maughan) in T'boli, South Cotabato. It is the crater lake of Mount Parker (Melibengoy) #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 14, 2015 at 2:19am PST

Wouldn't it be amazing to wake up to a view like this? Lake Holon (Maughan) in T'boli, South Cotabato. Check my IG feed to see other photos of the lake #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 14, 2015 at 7:19pm PST

Colorado Falls at Twin Peaks, Tuba, Benguet. Kennon Road has points of interest which you can visit on the way to Baguio City #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 25, 2015 at 7:16pm PST

Yearender at the Dakak Park & Beach Resort in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte! Thank you for a fantastic 2015! #VisitPhilippines2015

A photo posted by Ivan Henares (@ivanhenares) on Dec 29, 2015 at 12:38am PST

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