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February 08, 2012

Day 2: Laoag Tour Part 1

Last year, my sister decided not to have a birthday party for my nephew’s 7th birthday instead they will just have a family out-of-town trip. So when I saw the PHP12 Cebu Pacific seat sale, I personally invited myself to join their family trip and informed her after I booked our flight (Ethan and I). Hehe!

 Hubby was not interested to join but after our stressful week last December, he promised that he will join our Ilocos trip kahit magbus siya (babawi daw). But God is so good and I was able to get a seat sale ticket for my hubby last month.

 A month before our trip I booked our hotel accommodation at UKL Ever Hotel and rented a van for 2 days tour. Actually, we can avail of the 3 days tour but 2 days tour is much cheaper and I can do Laoag tour on our own because we will be staying in Laoag Centro.

 Fast forward, we started our tour as early as 7:30am, first stop is La Paz Sand Dunes, I thought this will be part of our second day, so I was not prepared, namuti tuloy ang black shoes ko. If you remember the “Temptation Island” movie, this is the location. As far as I know, you can also avail of sand boarding lesson, P2,500 for a group of four.

my first panorama shot. =) my only photo on this post

If you have the budget you can stay in Fort Ilocandia Resort and Casino, this place is really huge, and I like the structure and design. I saw 3 ATM machines inside the hotel and most of the guests are foreigners.


Malacanang Ti Amianan, P30 entrance fee.


Marcos Mausoleum, first time to see former President Marcos, camera is not allowed so I have no pictures.


Batac Photo Gallery, where you can see pictures, love letters and achievements of former Pres. Marcos.


St. Augustine (Paoay Church), UNESCO World Heritage Site, wrong timing, church is under maintenance.


Juan Luna Shrine, this is the birthplace of Juan Luna, the man behind Spolarium. The house was burned down in 1861 and they have just reconstructed it. The two-bricked story house is really attractive, you can see replicas of Juan Luna’s paintings, family photo gallery, and other memorabilia.


The next stop is Vigan.

Photo Credit: Glenn Perdido Tolentino
He was our driver, tour guide, and photographer in our Laoag-Vigan Tour. 
For inquiries, please contact Glenn
Mobile numbers: Globe: 09163343432 Smart: 09395356959 09202749259
Email: luckyguy_joo@yahoo.com luckyguyjoo@gmail.com
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35 comments:

  1. ChyngFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    nice photos mich, ang linis at ang linaw. keep them coming! =)

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  2. MichiFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    ^sis, hindi ako kumuha ng photo, si glenn, yung nahire namin sa tour. meron siya dala dslr.

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  3. -Sapphire Mommy (Mommy Jo)-February 8, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    love the photos sis! plus ang ganda ng place. just another sulit family out of town trip despite the mishaps you mentioned on your previous post.di ko pa na-try sa cam ko yung panorama shot,matesting nga! :D

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  4. MichiFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    jo - yes sis, sulit talaga vacation, yung last day lang talaga ang hindi ok. binyagan na yangnew cam mo. =)

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  5. EmFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Lovely family photos.
    Hubby wants to go there too kaya lng Akira is notused to long hours of travel :(

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  6. Mel's Hidden PassionsFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Galing ng mga photos michi, great shots! Sulit ang bayad. Would love to see Marcos' museum, nandun ba shoes ni Imelda?

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  7. Anne @ Green Eggs and MomsFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    How nice!!! And I love the new look of your blog :)

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  8. MichiFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    em - same here, ayaw din ni hubby magdrive so nagbook ako ng ticket. =)

    mel - i haven't seen imelda shoes in marcos museum,puro memorabilia ni former pres. marcos.

    anne - thanks! =)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I'd love to go on a Vigan-Ilocos tour. So beautiful! =)

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  10. AileenFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I remember marveling at how Lake Paoay sparkled on a clear sunny day as I was looking out from inside the "palace" Too bad we didn't have a camera that time. It was just a spur of the moment thing as I was vacationing at my paternal grandparents' house. I'd love to tour Vigan as well. :-)

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  11. Lady_In_RhedFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Great Post and Pics and you a got a really good price, so why not grab diba....

    Keep Posting and thanks for sharing!

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  12. MichiFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    tin - go tin, ganda ng ilocos.

    aileen - it happened to me before, so binalikan ko ang cebu para sa pictures. hehe!

    rhed - yes, good price na considering ang layo ng tourist spots.

    rom - yes, dito rin daw nagshooting. =)

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  13. The Hippie MumFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Galing ng panorama shot! My gulay, whatta steal... P12 seat sale!

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  14. Gil Camporazo | RandomThoughts!February 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I want to step on sand dunes. It is fun! The panoramic view of the Laoag picturesque place are so impressive.

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  15. Edmar del Castillo GuquibFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Mich, I like how the photos are laid-out in collage as one. Great fun indeed. Have you tried the sand boarding?

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  16. MichiFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    ed - nope, next time na lang pag wala ng kids na kasama. =)

    gil - thanks sir gil!

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  17. markpogiFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    WOW! Ok yung tour-guide nio. Photographer din. :D

    I hope I could do the Ilocandia tour before it ends.

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  18. chrisairFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    thanks God that the place was safe during the earthquake,

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  19. lakwatseroFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love the way the story was presented with the photos. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photostory of Loag.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Wow ang Ganda ng church!!!! I have some friends from laoag, but until now Di pa ako Naka visit... Hope to check the place Soon! I heard about it a lot and thanks for this post! Now I really really have to see the place! ;)

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  21. ClintFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Very nice photos!

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  22. StacyFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    I havn't been there since I was 10. Thanks for reminding me.

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  23. Sumi GoFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Love your panoramic shot of La Paz sis! :D I really hope I can go to Laoag soon. I want to visit all these beautiful places too. And thanks for sharing Glenn's info. Would be taking note of it if ever I'll visit Ilocos soon.. :)

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  24. Dexter | Kidneytherapy.comFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    I've been there. nag stay kami sa Villa Angela

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  25. EarlieFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    ganda ng mga photos mo at ang linaw ng pagkakuha.

    But I simply fell in love with the Paoay Church..but sad to know to were not able to get inside as it is under renovation.

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  26. The Wandering LeonFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Di pa ako nakakapunta diyan kaya naiinggit ako sa inyo. I dunno if I'm right pero diba diyan din sa sand dunes nag-shoot yung Panday at Himala dati? Hope to go there soon. :)

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  27. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Wow! Really nice place! I'd love to go here with my fam. Project ko yan pag mayaman na ako haha. Madami kasi kami at gusto ko marami kaming pupunta.

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  28. Gemma|My DailiesFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Love your photos... would love to go there someday!!! thanks for sharing!:)

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  29. Blanca Dela CruzFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    These are nice shots, I'm defintely bringing my family here in Ilocos, your photos did it.:)

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  30. enzoFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Ganda ng mga pics. Tour guide and photographer? Cool huh!

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  31. Blair VillanuevaFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    reading your blog is really entertaining.

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  32. ShashiFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    cant wait for our Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud tour on December :)

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    1. MichiFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:07 PM

      i know the feeling. =) ganyan din ko pag may upcoming trip, naiinip and naeexcite masyado...

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