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Aside from the heritage village of Vigan, another town in Ilocos Norte is known for having a baroque church enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This town is no other than Paoay in Ilocos Norte with the World Heritage Site of San Agustin Church of Paoay, commonly known as the Paoay Church. One of…
Vigan City offers a scenic view of heritage houses, cobbled narrow streets, horse-drawn carriages, and the concept of preserving history, arts, and culture. Yet, a more interesting place in Vigan is still unfamiliar and hidden. Few kilometers away from Vigan’s heritage village rests a beautiful garden where foreign and local tourists keep on discovering and kept…
There I was, walking on the streets of Laoag City when I overheard a couple asking a tricycle driver on how to get to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Thinking of my stay and tour in Pagudpud, I approached them and ask if can go and share the tour with them. They agreed and I made new…
Traveling to Ilocos Norte is useless if you won’t check the attractions I called “The Big 3”. Last day of my solo travel to Ilocandia was spent dropping one by one at Bangui Windmills, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. I left Saud Beach around 7 AM in the morning catching a minibus going…
Vigan, a city in the north which is 408 kilometers away from Manila, is the only city in the Philippines that was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites and Monuments. From the tourism guide of the city, entitled as “Amazing Heritage Treasures,” the best way to explore Vigan city is on foot…
It was in 2006 when I went to Batac, Ilocos Norte for a School Press Conference but didn’t have the opportunity to explore the place. Now that I’m earning for a living and wants to experience solo traveling, visiting the said places was a good idea. Since I filed and granted a 12-day vacation leave…
I arrived at Bantay, Ilocos Sur 6:30 AM of December 27 after an almost 5-hour trip from Pangasinan. The ticket I got was Vigan but after passing through the Bantay Bell Tower and the conductor shouted “Bantay!,” I eagerly got off the bus and started my itinerary. Popularly known as Bantay Bell Tower, the Bell…
Bonifacio Global City is being visited by many because of its food and dining experience. It is known for the Bonifacio High Street right at the center of BGC which redefines visitor’s perception of a mall experience. High Street has a row of boutiques, restaurants serving various cuisines and hip bars having a center grass…
Online news in CNN.com features the Christmas experience in the Philippines. The content states that if only there is a global competition for the most grandeur celebration of Christmas the award will be automatically awarded to the Philippines, any objections on this? Well said. We have the longest celebration of Christmas which usually starts on…
It was during my job interview way back in 2011 in an agency somewhere in Makati when I first heard about Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The interviewer told me that he is referring me to a company located at the said area and asked me if I’m familiar with the location. Since I’m from the…