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Top Hotels in Laoag
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Northview Hotel Laoag
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Hotel Tiffany Laoag
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Java Hotel Laoag
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Palazzo de Laoag Hotel and Restaurant
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Travel Blogs from Laoag, Philippines
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Earthquake Baroque Church of Paoay
Truly a world heritage site, St. Agustine Church also known as Paoay Church is awesome! From the gate, we already saw the exquisite design of the facade. And as we approached the entrance door, we feel dwarfed by its magnificent ...
Brunch at Fort Ilocandia
Thirty-minute motorcylce ride from downtown Laoag to Barangay 37 Calayab, sprawling on 77 hectares of land amidst gentle sand dunes and 9 kilometers of fine sandy beach, is the massive stonewalls and bricks inspired resort hotel. The Resort Hotel complex ...
Up North
... gut den Baustil zeigt, sieht wie eine Festung aus. Ist aber so gebaut worden um Erdbeben zu widerstehen. Letzter Stop Laoag, groesste Stadt im Norden (aber auch keine 100000 Einwohner...). Hat ebenfalls eine Kirche (man beachte, dass die Glockentuerme ...
Malacaņang by the Lake
From the Home of Great Leaders, we proceeded to the Malacaņang of the North (Malacaņang Ti Amihan). Located on top of the hill, the mansion overlooks the whole of the magical Paoay Lake. Unfortunately, we were not able to see the interiors ...
Laoag the City of Light
... was the well-lighted gigantic Christmas tree made up of corn cobs. The Sinking Bell Tower was also lighted. So we enjoyed Laoag's evening breeze taking pictures. Just before midnight, we headed back to the hotel. My travel companions called it a day ...
Saint Nicholas de Tolentino Church
Like in other town in the ancient province of Ilocos, San Nicolas was established by Augustinian missionaries. The present name of San Nicolas was given in the year 1733, after Saint Nicholas de Tolentino who was believed to have protected the people ...
Batac, Home of Great Leaders?
... jeepney ride going to the town of Batac. It is the home town of many significant figures in the history of the Philippines. Among these is the former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos. It is also the birthplace of Gregorio Aglipay, the founder of ...
Sailing Day
... in the lea of a nameless island we spend the late afternoon snorkelling and reading. Marine life throughout this part of the Philippines has been sparse. However, our efforts reward us with a few Blowfish and a small sea snake. Throughout today the ...
Day 107 - Performance Showcase
This was without a doubt the most stressful day of my life. Not just the last four months, either. I mean ever. It was absolutely insane. We rehearsed frantically all morning, skipping the mandatory closing activities that were starting as we neared the ...
Marcos mania
From Vigan we went north to Loag, theres not much there but theres tons to see nearby. On the way up we stopped to see the embalmed body of Ferdinand Marcos ( former president and husband of Imelda who had all the shoes). It didn't look very real and ...
Day out in Illocos Norte
... replicas of the turbines, their blades also turning in the wind. BJ knew of an excellent restaurant for lunch back in Laoag City – delicious pasta and chocolate cake all round. The afternoon’s stops of interest centred around the Marcos ...
Our last stop in the Philippines
... plan and had to wait a little time before we could start-up. We said our goodbyes and boarded the plane bound for Laoag! There appeared to be a lull in the departures as only two aircraft were waiting at the runway end, so we positioned ourselves after ...
BEACH MA BEACH...
... vous vous couchez... Petit dej a 6h30 philippin (landonisa : riz, saucisse, oeufs - un peu dur a cette heure). Bus pour Laoag, transfert pour une autre gare routiere et rebus pour Clevolia pour couper le trajet, le tout en 6 heures. Comme en gros ...
Tour Beyond Dreams
... for 1800Php only. We first stopped in Cape Bojeador Lighthouse which is considered as the highest elevated lighthouse in the Philippines. This was built to guide the ships away from the rocky coast of the town. Afterwards, we headed next ...
Malacanang, Paoay Church & the Marcos Shrine
... Norte is dubbed as "Marcos country", referring to the late President Ferdinand Marcos who ruled for two decades in the Philippines and notorious for the countless allegations brought by Martial Law. Batac receives many visitors with one goal in mind- to ...
Laoag and the north
... ....a region that many phillipinos never reach in their lifetime! (including Dans family). Tita Celia had a package tour to go up to Laoag (the city you would fly into) and tour the area with her high school reunion friends. It so happens that a ...
Ocean Drivin' in Ilocos
... longannisa sausage and chichacorn (corn snack), and the promised land of garlic on the far northern end of Luzon. We landed in Laoag in the province of Ilocos Norte, birthplace of Ferdinand Marcos. The Marcos' seemingly brought a lot of wealth back to ...
Yes, we're in Laoag, Ilocos Norte!
From Makati (Metro Manila), we have travelled about 488 kms in 15 hours to reach our "first" real stop - Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Most from the group are first-timers on this part of the region and thanks to Mr. Ding Sawali (where his ...
A journey to the tip of Luzon
With 2 full tanks and 2 drivers we journey to the tip of Luzon. Inspired by a local advertisement the family decided to celebrate mom and dad's wedding anniversary in Pagudpod, Ilocos Sur. We travelled for 12 hours from the newly ...
birthday getaway
My first birthday spent without my family.. it was like hibernating away from the busy life from manila and pressures from work.. ...
VOE Team Building: Day-01
The CRS-CSIS groups composed of four (4) 8-man teams led by Glenn Gooco (Green), Marthy Marasigan (Red), Ding Sawali (Blue) & Resty Villapando (Yellow). We have prepared them 6 game events, however due to time contraints and fatigue from the ...
life in PASUQUIN
after two whole days of non-stop travel, i finally arive safely to my destination, Pasuquin, Philippines. i am introduced to family and friends of family that respect and love my grandmother wholeheartedly. never would i have thought that i had so many ...
Hum I Field Trip
part 2 of our Ilocos field trip! Highlights: - Paoay Church - Marcos Mausoleum and Museum - Malacanang of the North - Pagudpod Beach ...
First stop: Fort Ilocandia Resort
... Norte - the only paradise and superior first class property in the north, sprawling on 77 hectares of land amidst gentle sand dunes and 9 kilometers of fine sandy beach, FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT HOTEL is situated in Barrio Calayab, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. ...
Ilocos fun time
... . But for less expert swimmers like me and the rest of the girls, we had fun swimming in a calm unknown beach near Laoag. The food was likewise great. We can't get enough of the popular Vigan empanada and bagnit. We really bonded there. ...
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