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Touring Ilocos for Less than 5k!

June 19, 2009 in Ilocos, Philippines, Trips by admin | No comments

Here is our general itinerary going to Ilocos last June 2009, featuring the sights of Pagudpud, Laoag, and Vigan. Hope this will be able to help those who are planning to explore these wonderful sights of North Luzon.

GOING TO ILOCOS

We chose the cheaper but more time-consuming route – via bus – going to Ilocos. We would have wanted to try Florida Bus Lines’ more comfortable units but since we didn’t buy tickets beforehand, we weren’t able to secure seats. Good thing, I did a back-up reservation at RCJ Lines just across the street (they accept pencil reservations). Bus fare costs Php 500 (per pax/one way), travel time: 12 hours, bus leaves at 9pm.

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Backpacking Ilocos

June 18, 2009 in Ilocos, Philippines, Trips, featured by admin | No comments

Picturesque sights. Breath taking view. Historical landmarks. Powder white sand. Deep blue sea. Friendly people. Awesome food. Affordable rates. Find out why ilocos is the backpacker’s ultimate dream destination.

Armed with our bags, cameras, and an itinerary written in a small piece of paper (we have the trusty lonely planet anyway), Cholo and I bravely faced our fears to conquer our dream of exploring Ilocos. It took us almost two weeks of planning and research and another two weeks of eagerly waiting before we were finally able to pack our bags for 4 days and 3 nights in Ilocandia.

Why Ilocos? It is for three major reasons, initially: Number 1 is accessibility. We can just hop on the bus, and there aren’t any boat rides. (The plane is also an option but we chose not to book anymore because of the erratic weather. PAL’s cheapest offering is 800 one way to laoag, not bad!). Number two are the beaches of pagudpud, said to be the boracay of the north. Third, but not least, is Vigan. And because we’re both wannabe photographers, we have been looking forward to click away in calle crisologo even before this crazy idea crossed our minds!