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World Heritage Sites To Explore In PH
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has designated six World Heritage Sites in the Philippines. Heritage sites are those places with utmost importance when it comes to the natural and cultural heritage of a country.
1. Baroque Churches of the Philippines
A. Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte
Paoay Church is the best example of “Earthquake Baroque”. The walls are entirely made of coral stone, but the upper part is made of bricks. It has a huge bell tower entirely made of coral stone. Basically, the coral stone blocks served as the main protection during mas ... -
Exploring Ilocos Norte Part 1
Last week, I posted the beginning of the more-than-one-year-in-planning adventure of a lifetime!
Now, let me share to you the part 1 of the highlights of our Ilocandia 2015’s 1st Day!
The Rainbow
As we head towards our first destination, a beautiful FULL rainbow welcomed us! It was so lovely that we asked our driver, Kuya Bogs to stop so we can take photos!
For the first time in my life, I saw a rainbow’s beginning and end, and it is actually above the sea! Isn’t that so lovely?
The Lighthouse
FYI: Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural ... -
72 Hours In Rugged Ilocos
Day 1: Limestone rocks
I arrived at the Farinas bus station in Laoag at 5:30am after a seven-hour journey on the bus from Manila. After a quick phone call to my hotel — the Ilocos Norte Hotel and Convention Center (now Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center) —a shuttle van appeared in 15 minutes and I was off to the hotel and checked in in no time. My room had a comfortable queen size bed, hardwood furniture, and nice local touches like the use of the Ilocano blanket called abel. After a quick shower I fell into a deep sleep.
The following day I was up at 8am and devoured a hea ...