In 2016, my friends traveled to the northern part of our country – in Ilocos region. The views there are truly amazing, so I decided to create this post about Ilocos Norte. No wonder, some of the places I am going to share here do exists in the Philippines for centuries. Yes, that old! Not only that, I researched more facts about these places that may help you appreciate more the beauty or importance of them. Ready to be fascinated? Here we go. Sand Dunes, Paoay, Ilocos Norte The Sand Dunes in Paoay Ilocos Norte is in some ways comparable to the desert safaris found in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Marrakech. Land cruisers or 4x4 rough terrain vehicles will tour you around the dunes. The place is also known as the Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes (INSD) and is considered a National Geological Monument. The locals call it La Paz Sand Dunes or Bantay Bimmaboy. Notable feature of this tourist destination is that it is an 85 square kilometers dry zone facing the West Philippine Sea. Today, adventu

Filipinos are among of the bravest races in the world and the proof to that is the fact that Philippines was once ruled by mighty and intelligent Datu, Rajah, Lakan, and Sultan – brave warriors of our times. During the 16th century, a warrior named Lapu-Lapu defended his town Mactan against the colonizers Spaniards. It was the “Battle of Mactan” that made Cebu famous up to these days. A portrait depicting the lives of the Filipinos during the coming of Spaniards But what do we know more about Cebu? How did the Cebuanos live their life in the past? What makes them different from the rest of the Filipino people? While it is easy to dig deeper the history and culture of the island thru the internet, the pictures I am about to share in this post will help you appreciate more the content of this old city. Catholic devotees in Cebu City churches Ready to talk about Cebu City? Let’s go. Museo Sugbo shares the rich history of Cebu during the pre-Spanish, Spanish, and Amer