If you are a Catholic and happen to pass by the province of Pangasinan, do not miss the opportunity of going to the Shrine Of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The “Lady of Manaoag”, as most people call her, has been believed to perform miracles and grant prayers. Hear mass, light a candle, offer […]
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Day 3: Last Day!
(Part 3, Day 2) April 23: Last day! Just like Barbra Streisand’s famous song… “Some good things never last.” Sadly, our third and last day in Baguio. I told my husband and kids (and I promised to myself) that we will buy a retirement home in Baguio. I would love to retire here. I love […]
Day 2, Part 3: Baguio’s “Cafe By The Ruins”
(Part 2: Day 2) April 22: Day 2 Apologies if my Baguio post got delayed. I know this has been loooong overdue. Spell NATABUNAN (hahahaha)! Anyways… moving on… Originally, I planned to have breakfast at “Cafe By The Ruins” with the family because I wanted them to try their Queso de Bola Ensaymada and Cinnamon […]
Day 2, Part 2: Baguio’s “Ober da Bakod”!
(Part 2: Day 1) April 22: Day 2 During our second day, when it was just about lunchtime, our driver suggested to try a hole-in-the-wall eatery that’s just beside Baguio Country Club. Actually, the only thing that separates this restaurant from the country club is just a wall. Hence, Ober Da Bakod. Being the adventurous […]
Day 2 Part 1: Baguio to the fullest!
(Day 1) April 22: Day 2 Our 2nd day in Baguio was alloted to shopping for good finds at the Maharlika Market and eat certain kinds of food that we crave for which are only available in this city. The only time that I can bring my kids and husband to the market is when […]
Pasukin Ang Pasuquin!
6th and last stop of our Ilocos Norte adventure is Pasuquin! Pasuquin is less than an hour’s drive from Laoag City based on my watch. We went to Pasuquin not just to wander but to also buy the “Pride of the North” – Pasuquin Biscocho from Pasuquin Bakery! I didn’t have the slightest idea that […]
Ayos sa Burgos!
5th stop of our Ilocos Norte adventure is Burgos! SEE and DO: There are 2 beautiful places that I want to see in Burgos – Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Kapurpurawan Rock Formations.
Wagi si Bangui!
4th stop of our Ilocos Norte adventure is Bangui! Upon learning that we will be going to Ilocos Norte, I listed the Bangui Windmills as our top “must see place”. I even Instagram’ed the replica of the Windmills upon our arrival at the Laoag International Airport.
Ang panghatak ng Batac!
3rd stop of our Ilocos Norte adventure is Batac! Downtown According to my research, Batac or the “Home of Great Leaders”, is the hometown of the founder of Aglipayan Church – Gregorio Aglipay, “Father of the Philippine Army” – Gen. Ricarte and of course the late President Ferdinand Marcos to name a few. It used […]
Ahahay, Paoay!
2nd stop of our Ilocos Norte adventure is Paoay! SEE and DO: All I want to see in Paoay is the San Agustin Church or popularly known as the Paoay Church. In 1993, the church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the best examples of Baroque Churches of the Philippines. […]