After having our breakfast at Cafe Luca in Laoag, we took a short trip to our next stop – the Malacañang of the North. This mansion served as the official residence for…
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BURGOS WIND FARM: Tourism & Sustainable Solutions (Ilocos Norte)
I had the pleasure of visiting Burgos Wind Farm in 2019, and I was equally excited when I returned this year for the Ilocos Tour organized by the DOT Region 1 Office…
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MANGRAE: Creamy, Delicious Shakes & Milktea (with Menu)
During my usual afternoon walks, I stumbled upon a Mangrae branch in Pasong Kawayan 2 in Gen. Trias, Cavite. It’s a popular shake and milk tea shop that has been opening many…
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12 Best Tarlac Tourist Spots (Nature & Adventure)
Tarlac is one of the most multicultural provinces in the Philippines consisting of Tagalogs, Ilocanos, Kapampangans, and Pangasinense. Due to the mixture of different ethnic groups, Tarlac has become a melting pot,…
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ONE ILOCOS SUR CAFE in Vigan (High-Quality Robusta Coffee)
After our dinner at Hidden Garden in Vigan, it was time to visit the Provincial Capitol. Well, not exactly the Capitol, but the structure beside it, which is the Provincial Farmers Livelihood…
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HIDDEN GARDEN Restaurant in Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Lunch & Experience)
I visited Hidden Garden Restaurant back in 2014 during a tour of Ilocos with my office mates. Now, I’m delighted to return to this restaurant as part of another Ilocos tour, this…
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KUSINA VALENTIN: The Famous Pinakbet Pizza of Ilocos
On the first day of our tour in Ilocos Norte, the staff of DOT Region 1 mentioned that we would have the opportunity to try the famous Pinakbet Pizza at Kusina Valentin…
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PAOAY CHURCH: A visit in 2024 (UNESCO Heritage Site)
I’ve visited Paoay Church twice already in 2014 and 2019. The latest one was when I joined a PHILTOA and TPB tour in Northern Philippines a few years ago. Until now, the…
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Breakfast at CAFE LUCA in Laoag, Ilocos Norte
It was early morning when we arrived at Laoag International Airport. Looking at our itinerary, I realized that we were in for a jam-packed adventure touring the Ilocos Region over the next…
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15 Best PANGASINAN Tourist Spots (Beaches & Islands)
About 3-4 hours away from the busy streets of Metro Manila lies another province that undoubtedly became one of the top tourist destinations in the country because of its exceptional natural features,…
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Cebu Pacific: Manila to Laoag Flight v.v (Experience & Review)
Last year, Cebu Pacific relaunched its Manila to Laoag route, a move aimed at strengthening tourism in the northern region of the Philippines. The local government unit (LGU) warmly welcomed Cebu Pacific’s…
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Where to Stay in Mayoyao, Ifugao (Inns & Hotels)
During my recent trip to Mayoyao, I discovered that the town offers several excellent accommodations for visitors. Since we traveled as a large group, we split up and lodged in various hotels…
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FELIZE CAFE in Gen. Trias, Cavite w/ Menu (Review & Story)
As I was doing my usual afternoon walk, I decided to take a different route, passing through the highway going to Malabon in Gen. Trias. I planned to reach Pasong Kawayan 2…
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APFO’OR: The Old Burial Tombs of Mayoyao, Ifugao
While attending the community-based workshop in Mayoyao, Ifugao, the locals advised us to visit Apfo’or, which could be found nearby. Apfo’or, as they explained, are burial tombs where people from elite and…
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Cokaliong Shipping: ILOILO TO CEBU 2024 (v.v. Schedule, Fare & More)
I’ve been to Iloilo and Cebu, and I can say that these are two of the most beautiful provinces in the Philippines that you should explore. With its islands, beaches, and cultural…
