Quezon: Pahiyas, Agawan and Mayohan, festivals for San Isidro Labrador
Quezon is known for the various festivals held in celebration of the feast of San Isidro Labrador. These are the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Agawan Festival in Sariaya and Mayohan Festival in Tayabas. We got to visit these three Quezon towns plus San Pablo, Laguna on May 15, 2010 as part of the Ultimate...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Laguna: Save the historic Alberto House in Biñan, Laguna!
Now they are targeting the historic Alberto House in Biñan, Laguna, the house of Teodora Alonzo, mother of Jose Rizal! That foolishness in Bagac, Bataan has got to stop! Shame on you, you greedy developer! Stop poaching our history!The historic Alberto House is significant among Biñan houses because...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
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...
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Cavite: Andres Bonifacio and Maragondon, Cavite
Andres Bonifacio and Maragondon, Cavite will always be synonymous, a reminder of the tragedy of the Philippine Revolution where political ambition reigned supreme over national unity. Maragondon is the Cavite town where Bonifacio, the Supremo of the Katipunan and first recognized leader of the Philippine...
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Quezon: Book now for the Ultimate Pahiyas and Quezon Culinary & Heritage tour!
Have you been to Quezon and its San Isidro Labrador festivals every May 15? It's fiesta time this month of May and what better way to drink, eat and be merry as we head south to explore charming Quezon province. It's the best time of the year as we join in the revelry and celebrate the feast of San Isidro...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
