Ilocanos (Ilocos people) are known for their delicious food, specially vegetables dishes. My father is ilokano so my grandma always cooked us dinengdeng, pinakbet, dishes of malunggay, labong at saluyot with bagoong..

When we arrived at Ilocos first thing I wanna try is their delicacies...

Southbound Trip (Bangui and Burgos Exclusive)
1. Bangui Windmills
2. Bangui View deck
3. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse


Time of tour is 6 am but i woke up 4 am.. we are all tired of first tour so as early as 9 pm we're all sleeping like babies.. Tour guide were on time, after having cup noodles and biscuits for breakfast we head right away on our southbound tour..

First stop: Bangui Windmills

I really thought i wouldn't see it up close, we passed it by bus going to Pagudpud having hard time to take some shots..but then tada..we're here!


The scene is perfect for photographers.. even an amateur cam will do the trick.. with a little help of photo editor.. This place is great for people who want to relax, take all their stress out and enjoy! My friends are having a good time doing the jump shots, the sun is on the mood to shine it's rays and gives it's heat.. so we're all tired and sweating specially Budz, who has a total of 5 failed solo attempts!

2nd stop: Kapurpurawan

Not in our itinerary list but we have it added.. ( i dunno if someone from us have heard of it or the tour guide offered it to us)

This place is amazing..another haven for photographers.. but I tell you be careful when going here, be sure you wear thick hiking slippers or shoes or you'll end up slipping on craters with water and algae like me! huhu I got scratches and bumps.. it's a 10 minutes walk to reach this marvelous stone.. it's a natural wonder created by time..

With no Itinerary, no car, no hotel..the trip goes on..a definite adventure but it seems like planned! one group came from Manila and the two of us from Baguio, we met at Pagudpud.. 500+km from 0 km north of Philippines..

It was raining hard when we reach Pagudpod, we first look for hotel, first choice-Villa del mar was fully booked, next is Anton-bit pricey then we inquire on Terra Rika which is beside the second hotel (i found out that these resort hotels are owned by siblings) after some negotiation, we agreed to stay here.. 1st room they showed us was ok.. 1st floor easy access.. next 2nd floor, bigger room..last one is located at the top of the building-5th floor I think-nice view very spacious..but uncomfortable restroom(you can peek inside clear screen) but when the rain start to pour again for 1 hour, the flooring on veranda is filled with water..and it's coming inside the room! that's not good! so we ask to change room again..we end up in Trevally room on 2nd floor (rooms were named after sea creatures) 4,000 pesos for 2 double bed and 2 single bed, enough for the 6 of us..

The Manong tricycle driver that brought us at Terra Rika turns to be a tour guide at the same time, they offered us Northbound and South Bound Tour.. we decided to go for it since we don't have a ride and for first timers at Ilocos Norte, nobody knows where to go..so we agreed on 12 noon for the Northbound Trip and 6 am next day for Southbound Trip..It was hella of an Adventure!!! FUN FUN FUN!!!!

After breakfast(and lunch?) at Terra Rika's seaside grille..we head on our first trip anticipating where to go and what to explore..

Our instant Itinerary


Northbound Tour (Pagudpud Exclusive)
1. Kabigan Falls
2. Patapat Viaduct
3. Agua Grande
4. Paraiso ni Anton
5. Timmangtang Rock
6. Bantay Abot Cave
7. Blue Lagoon
8. Don Hermanos Island

Southbound Trip (Bangui and Burgos Exclusive)
1. Bangui Windmills
2. Bangui Viewdeck
3. Cafe Bojeador Lighthouse