Welcome to Laoag The heart and capital city of Ilocos Norte, known as the “Sunshine City” and “City of Lights”, Laoag is a perfect blend of traditional and modern lifestyle, a fusion of Spanish and …
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Paoay Church: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ilocos Norte

Ilocos is home to some of the Philippines’ oldest churches. One that is always mentioned when talking about the region is the imposing St. Augustine Church of Paoay or simply Paoay Church, a UNESCO World …
Continue readingLong Weekend: Five-Day Suggested Itineraries in Luzon

So you have five-day off and thinking where to go in mainland Luzon? These five itineraries will come in handy! Ilocandia: Time Machine to Northern Treasures Walk back in time and explore the best of …
Continue readingIlocos Itinerary: Three Days and Two Nights in Laoag, Vigan and More

Travel back in time and explore the best of Ilocos Region with its centuries-old chuches, heritage towns, sand dunes, waterfalls, mouthwatering delicacies and other attractions, the Provinces of Ilocos will definitely not disappoint. Here is …
Continue readingVisita Iglesia in Ilocandia: Seven Churches of Ilocos

The first time I went to Ilocandia was in 2005 when we embarked on a Northern Luzon road trip covering Pagudpud, Kalinga and Cagayan. There wasn’t enough time to explore the other parts of Ilocos apart from …
Continue readingLakbay Norte Diary Day 4: Paoay and Batac, Ilocos Norte

January 25, “Boarding! Boarding!”, Ivan Henares and Karlo de Leon‘s famous line echoed in the lobby of Roswell Hotel where our group converged. We will pick up the others from Plaza del Norte where they …
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