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Lakbay Norte Redux

Pansit Batil Patung

Pansit batil patung: sumptuous, filling and one of a kind

    The northern city of Tuguegarao in Cagayan province is not only famous for the adventure, natural and heritage destinations that tourists and travellers come for but, for the first time visitor, one’s curiosity is immediately piqued when almost all eateries, from hole in the wall joints to carinderias and restaurants are offering pansit batil patung (or patong).

    Pasuquin’s soft and delicious biscocho

      In the town of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, the biscocho comes in three forms with the most popular are the soft ones. Anise flavored, it’s one of Ilocos Norte’s popular pasalubong.

      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.

        Scenic Taggat Lagoon in Claveria, Cagayan

          One great thing about exploring the country’s many provinces is that there is always a reason to stop, gawk and be awed. This can be pristine beaches, spectacular rock formations or just scenic vistas. Taggat Bay, more like a lagoon, actually, in Claveria, Cagayan is one.

          Lakbay Norte Redux: Up in the north again

            It seems, I like going to North Luzon or North Luzon loves me. If one has to check this blog, one would surmise that I often go to this part of the Philippines as I have lots of posts devoted to the northern provinces. Lakbay Norte Redux starts a new series on travel to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte provinces.