Ilocos Norte

Pagudpud, The Wonder of the North: A Travel Guide

yAn A.L. — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 23:27:15 +0000

As a home to pristine beachfronts, awesome rock formations, and scenic countryside, Pagudpud awes every travelers, first timers or not. The inviting Saud Beach and Blue Lagoon are more than enough to entice you to visit. Likewise, the Kapurpurawan rock formations, the Kabigan Falls, the wind farm in Bangui, and the secrets of past of […]

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Things to do in Ilocos Norte

yAn A.L. — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:33:10 +0000

Thinking for a place to visit on your long weekend or vacation days? Why not check Ilocos Norte, the northwestern-most province in Luzon island. And if you are wondering how to spend your time there, here’s a list of awesome things to do. You can reach Ilocos Norte by a 10 to 12-hour bus ride or via […]

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15 Must-Visit Places in the Philippines

yAn A.L. — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:06:05 +0000

A long work week could be toxic. Staying in the office, dealing with all types of pesky and difficult customers is really stressful. The only way to vent out our work frustrations is going out for a quick weekend getaway. Take advantage of the long weekends and flight promos. Make sure you plan your travels […]

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Laoag’s Aurora Park and Ilocos Norte Capitol in Photos

yAn A.L. — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:43:36 +0000

I only got a chance to see Aurora Park in Laoag during my last night. I spent the first day of my solo Ilocos Tour in the south of the city (Paoay and Batac). My second day was allotted for my visit to Vigan while I spent my entire third day in Pagudpud and its neighboring towns. I […]

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Shutter: The Might and Grandeur of Paoay Church

yAn A.L. — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:00:30 +0000

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 […]

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Shutter: Kabigan Falls

yAn A.L. — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:36 +0000

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. 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”] […]

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Paraiso ni Anton: The Mystery of the Healing Water and the White Lady

yAn A.L. — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:55:49 +0000

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 […]

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White Sand Beaches: Where to go in the Philippines

yAn A.L. — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:43:33 +0000

Philippines is one of the homes of the world’s best shores. You have plenty of beach front varieties to choose from depending on your color and sand type preferences. The country offers fine and crystalline-black, smooth brown, alluring gray, gorgeous peach, and of course, the bright and powdery white sand shorelines. This article shows a […]

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Inside and Around Malacañang of the North

yAn A.L. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:05:31 +0000

I spent some of my afternoon in Paoay at Malacañang of the North. Below are the photos taken during during my visit. [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] [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 […]

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An Afternoon in Paoay

yAn A.L. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:05:42 +0000

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 […]

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Biyaheng Ilocos Itinerary and Photo Collections

yAn A.L. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:27:01 +0000

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 […]

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Pagudpud Tour Cycle: See Pagudpud Wonders for 600 Pesos

yAn A.L. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:57:24 +0000

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 […]

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