Tag : Ilocos Norte

24 of the Most Beautiful Churches in the Philippines I've Visited

24 of the Most Beautiful Churches in the Philippines I’ve Visited

Churches in the country are most of the time included in the itineraries. It is because rich history can be found on most communities that started around these churches. These communities are still evident and present. And for two years, I’ve visited some of them for the first time. And everyone knows the drill when […]

Of Rewarding Roadtripping [SP]

Of Rewarding Roadtripping [SP]

One of my favourite travel quotes, the one we often see with a filter-enhanced landscape backdrop, reminds us that it’s not the destination, but the journey that really matters more. And the means of moving is thus important if it’s indeed about the journey. Here comes a fun option of traveling – a road tripping […]

Places in the Philippines na Parang Pag-ibig

Places in the Philippines na Parang Pag-ibig

Call me hopeless hopeful hope fool romantic (or just call me maybe). Whenever I travel, I see love everywhere! Not from the couples who couldn’t afford to get a room while they release their romantic tensions. Not from another traveler whom I just met. But I find love in places. Metaphors of love are checking […]

Awesomely Flamboyant Aliwan Fiesta 2014

Awesomely Flamboyant Aliwan Fiesta 2014

As early as 12 in the mid noon, I was already striding my way to Aliwan Fiesta in Quirino Grandstand from United Nations Avenue under the scorching heat of the sun. It was almost unbearable. I knew that program kicks off 4 in the afternoon. Yet because I wanted to score the best vantage point […]

  • #10. Malakanyang of the North
    #10. Malakanyang of the North
  • #9. Sta. Monica Church & Museum
    #9. Sta. Monica Church & Museum
  • #8. Ilocos Empanada
    #8. Ilocos Empanada
  • #7. Vigan Heritage Village
    #7. Vigan Heritage Village
  • #6. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
    #6. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
  • #5. Paoay Church
    #5. Paoay Church
  • #4 Sandboarding at Paoay Sand Dunes
    #4 Sandboarding at Paoay Sand Dunes
  • #3. Bangui Windmills
    #3. Bangui Windmills
  • #2. Pagudpud Beach
    #2. Pagudpud Beach
  • #1. Kapurpurawan Rock Formations
    #1. Kapurpurawan Rock Formations

Top 10 Things and Places in Ilocos

Ilocandia is collectively referring to two provinces in the Philippines: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur located at northernwest most region of the Philippines. With more or less 8 hours of travel by land or 45 minutes by air, Ilocos promises its visitors some unique destinations, activities and cuisine worth the travel. Scroll throughout the gallery to take note of the best things to do in Ilocos.