Ilocos Sur: Where to stay in Vigan (Hotels & Accommodation)
The Historic Town of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the popular tourism attractions of the Philippines. Here is a list of Vigan hotels and accommodation within the heritage district of Vigan:Aniceto MansionPlaza Burgos, Mena Crisologo Street(077) 7222383 to 84 / 7221242Aircon rooms from...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Sur: Tres de Mayo Festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Day 3)
Tres de Mayo is a centuries-old fiesta of Vigan citizens to honor the Santo Cristo Milagroso or Apo Lakay. It is held annually every third of May. The day starts with a 6 a.m. Mass at the Simbaan a Bassit or Vigan's Cemetery Chapel.I wasn't able to see the Mass last year. So I made sure to get up early...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Sur: Historic Town of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Historic Town of Vigan was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. UNESCO inscribed Vigan in the World Heritage List because it "represents a unique fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning," and "is an exceptionally intact and...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Sur: Arce Mansion in Vigan, a colonial Ilocano dinner experience
Have you ever wondered how it must have felt to dine during the Spanish and American colonial periods? At the Arce Mansion in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, you'll get to experience that, complete with period costumes!As soon as you arrive, you are given welcome drinks and ushered into the costume room. They have...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur: Road trip from Pagudpud to Vigan (Day 2)
The drive from Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte to Vigan, Ilocos Sur was an interesting one too. After breakfast and checking-out from the Kapuluan Vista Resort in Mairaira Cove (Blue Lagoon), we drove down to Laoag to catch lunch at Saramsam Restaurant.On the way, we made sure to stop at the Pasuquin Bakery to...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Sur & Ilocos Norte: Road trip to Pagudpud (Day 1)
I found myself on the way to Ilocos Norte again for our Ultimate Philippines tour of the north! The first leg of the trip involved a long drive from Makati all the way to Blue Lagoon (Mairaira Cove) in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. With stopovers, the trip took 20 hours.We left Makati 11 p.m. the night before...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur: Book now for the Ultimate Ilocos Culinary, Heritage & Beach Tour!
It's about time you experience the ABCs of the Ilocandia: antiques, bagnet and churches! In Ilocos, nature and history is intertwined. But at Ultimate Philippines, we think this is combo best savored with bagnet and beer so we're exploring this provincial belle... our style! Let's journey up to the north...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Top Philippine destinations for 2009
It's time again to look back at my local trips last year and choose my top Philippine destinations for 2009. I visited my 63rd province last year! For my list for 2009, I'm not limiting my choices to ten since there were a lot of destinations which I consider very memorable.1. Banol Beach, Twin Lagoon,...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
calle crisologo: vigan’s treasured street turned golden
Calle Crisologo after an evening rainWhat would one do in Vigan on a rainy evening if one has only a few minutes to spare? I suggest you head straight to Calle Crisologo and take your own postcard shots of the place. We decided to take a brief stopover at Vigan on our way back to Manila from a weekend...
Source: Lantaw - Philippines Outdoor and Travel Photos
