Ilocos

Adam’s enchanting Anuplig Falls

I was in the NORTH. Up at the coasts of Cagayan and the Ilocos Norte provinces when I was again invited to be part of… Read More »Adam’s enchanting Anuplig Falls

Ilocos Norte & La Union: Northern Exposure

La Union and Ilocos Norte in Region 1 still offers the adventurer, foodie and heritage fanatic old but reliable staples that make these two provinces perfect places to travel this summer.

4×4 adventure at the La Paz Sand Dunes

While sandboarding is fun, just look at their faces here, it somehow is limited to a small area of the expansive La Paz Sand Dunes. To really enjoy the wide and beautiful scenery that stretches for several kilometers, a ride on a 4×4 vehicle is recommended.

They had great fun at Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes

You need not go to the Middle East just to experience sand boarding in the deserts. The Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes is just as perfect!

Disappointed with Vigan’s okoy

It would have been the perfect complement to Vigan’s empanada but the okoy was a bit of a let down. It was more flour, and lots of it, a few pieces of small shrimps and kutchay.

Savoring Batac empanada

Batac’s empanada is said to be the best produced in Ilocos. Crispy thin shell filled with longanisa, bean sprouts and egg, its a delicious treat that can be a meal in itself.

Three short stops in Ilocos Norte

Iâ€™m familiar with the usual attractions in Ilocos Norte having traveled to this part of the country many times. Except for Paoay Church, the two other stops: Paoay Lake and Mair-ira Cove was something new to me.