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Church of San Agustin or popularly known as Paoay Church deserves a shutter feature. The church was completed in 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building, making the structure earthquake-proof. In 1993, along with other Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Paoay Church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paoay Church or Church of San Agustin Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/13 Focal Length: 20mm ISO-Speed: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec. [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] An Afternoon in Paoay Biyaheng Ilocos ... Read more

Sitting in the northeastern tip of Panay Island, Islas de Gigantes is making a buzz among backpacking enthusiasts—seemingly inclining its trend towards popularity. The once unknown is making its name to the list of Philippine scenic destinations—competing with other new comers on the rise. I can’t say its virgin since the locals had long been scouting its beautiful territories before any outsiders do. Islas de Gigantes is comprised of two main island groups namely: Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur. The lighthouse erects in Gigantes Norte and is the home to Baquitan and Baquitan Cave, Langub beach, and Gigantes National Museum. ... Read more

Hidden Garden is located at Brgy. Bulala, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. As the name says, the garden is hidden to some random folks and passers-by. You need to intentionally visit the Garden to witness its real beauty. Good thing that they don’t charge an entrance fee.  The photo below is a pink lily taken from the Hidden Garden. Make sure you include Hidden Garden in your future visit to heritage city of the north, Vigan. Hidden Garden’s Pink Lily Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/5 Focal Length: 43 mm ISO-Speed: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/16 seconds [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos ... Read more

Kabigan Falls is located Barangay Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. It is 1.8 kilometer away from the main road and you need to trek an hour or more just to reach this wonder. Kabigan Falls Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/22 Focal Length: 18mm ISO-Speed: 100 Shutter Speed: 0.59 seconds [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] An Afternoon in Paoay Biyaheng Ilocos Itinerary and Photo Collections Inside and Around Malacañang of the North Pagudpud Tour Cycle: See Pagudpud Wonders for 600 Pesos Inside Father Burgos Museum (Vigan) Vigan, More Elegant at Night [/toggle]

Paraiso ni Anton is one of the few stops of the Pagudpud Tour Cycle, a local tourism project of the municipality that aims to bring visitors to Pagudpud’s top-notch destinations. Tourist take photos while locals take a sip of the waters dripping from the hill. Kuya Amante, my tour cycle guide, slowly climbed the concrete stairway after approaching the site. He chanted a little prayer in front of the Virgin Mary statuette. He then stepped down and proceeded to the watery part of the hill. Silently, he put his palms together and fetched some drips and then sipped. Paraiso ni ... Read more

I spent some of my afternoon in Paoay at Malacañang of the North. Below are the photos taken during during my visit. Malacañang of the North Front Area Malacañang of the North living area Malacañang of the North Stairway Dining Area of Malacañang of the North Inside Malacañang of the North (2nd Floor) Inside Malacañang of the North Family Area Inside Malacañang of the North Malacañang of the North Paoay Lake wing Malacañang of the North bedroom [one_half] The Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos displayed is the main Living area of Malacañang of the North [/one_half] [one_half_last] The Portrait of Imelda ... Read more

The first day of my Ilocos adventure was spent in Paoay. It was 2PM when our flight from Manila arrived in Laoag but it was already passed 3PM when I checked-in to my accommodation. After a very short rest and settling my stuff in place, I headed to a Paoay-bound jeepney terminal. I arrived in the Municipality of Paoay passed 4PM  then rode a tricycle going to Malacañang of the North. The tricycle terminal is just behind Paoay Church but roving trikes are also available. I took some photos of the palace interiors and had some relaxing walk on its garden and ... Read more

My 4-day Ilocos Tour started in Paoay and ended in Laoag City. I didn’t take a travel agency and I visited most of Ilocos tourists spots by commuting. Below is my quick Ilocos itinerary. Day 1: (Laoag South, Paoay, and Batac) 02:00PM – Arrival in Laoag City (Flight 5J 404) 02:30PM – Hotel Check-in 03:00PM – Commute to Paoay 03:45PM – Arrival in Paoay and take some photos of San Agustin Church 04:00 – 06:00PM – Trip to Malacañang of the North, Paoay Lake View Deck, and Sand Dunes (Tour Cycle Fare is PhP 200.00) 07:00 – Arrival in Laoag ... Read more

I spent the third day of my Ilocos Tour in the north of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. That includes the towns of Bangui, Burgos, and Pagudpud. The Laoag-Pagudpud v/v terminal is located near the corner of Gen. Antonio Luna and Gov. Julio Agcaoili Streets (back of Ilocos Norte Capitol). First Trip leaves at 8AM, travel time is 2 hours, and costs around ₱60. Make sure to prepare the exact fare, bus conductors don’t usually return your change when you don’t ask for it especially when they know you’re a tourist. Pagudpud Tour Cycle Rates I took the first trip, and the arrived ... Read more