Ilocos Sur Travel Blogs

I woke up as Jear rustled about, checked the time and realized it was before 5:30 am!!!Out of  habit but with less enthusiasm as I stayed till midnight watching the closing episode of Temptation Island, I then invited myself to joining him walk around the beach. Barely gargling and without wa…

PUPians went to ILOCOS!

Have Tabo (& long weekend) will travel.

a compilation of pictures from my travels in the past ;-)

Heritage City of Vigan - inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, because it houses the most intact example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia. Other spots include pottery making and other forms of cottage industries. It also has hotels built in the "bahay na bato" ("stone house") style. Also located in the city is the residence of Father Jose Burgos, which is open to the public; and the Syquia Mansion, which is the Vigan residence of former President Elpidio Quirino.

after 10 hours of travel from Manila we finally reached our destination - Mel Sol Resort at Ilocos Sur. This is where we are staying for the night... Right after we arrived we immediately darted to eat our dinner since we were so tired and hungry....just imagine traveling for 10 exhausting hours!We…

Pagudpud is blessed with white sand stretching for hundreds of meters and an inspiring sunset. The most popular is the Saud beach resorts and the maira-ira point, which hides a secluded beach called Blue Lagoon. It is where Leonardo DiCaprio was supposed to shoot the movie, The Beach.

When one speaks of Northern Philippines, the province of Ilocos definitely comes into mind. A weekend holiday trip along with a busload of other local tourists took me to this part of the country where culture and nature thrives. I have quite a fascination for old and historic churches, the baroque-style Paoay Church, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site was on top of my list of must-sees. Overall, Ilocos has exceeded my expectations, this one of the best trips I’ve had in many years.