When we took a weekend trip to Bacolod, we commuted to Silay to explore two ancestral houses: Bernardino-Ysabel Jalandoni Ancestral House and Victor Fernandez Gaston Ancestral House, a.k.a., Balay Negrense.
One of the ancestral houses claims to have a Stradivarius violin in its possession, the other, the first-ever bicycle to roam the streets of Silay. Read the rest of this story »
Tags: Ancestral Houses, Bacolod, Balay Negrense, Gaston Ancestral House, Historic Tourist Sites, Jalandoni Ancestral House, Old houses, Silay
Teddy in deep contemplation as he awaits the sun to set on Pagudpud.
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town at the northernmost tip of the island of Luzon, embodies my idea of an idyllic tropical paradise — a stretch of pristine, white sand beach, crystal blue waters, and no crowd.
It was the month of December when we visited Pagudpud. We stayed at Saud Beach, the most popular beach in Pagudpud. Since it was off season, we were able to bargain for lower room rates. Read the rest of this story »
Tags: Ilocos Norte, Pagudpud, Philippine beaches
Ugu Bigyan Potter’s Garden in Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon, is a two-part experience. The different forms of pottery displayed all over the place is a feast for the eyes, and the tasty meals are definitely a unique gastronomical delight.
Clam soup, fern (pako) salad, and the mouth-watering Kulawo, voted by our group as the best dish that day
Tags: Fern Salad, Filipino food, Kulawo, Pottery, Quezon Province, Tiaong, Ugu Bigyan
A trip to Vigan is a trip to the past. Traversing the streets of Vigan Heritage Village at night makes that trip extra special.
We were told that visitors could rent a kalesa to tour Vigan Heritage Village up until 9 p.m. and that it’s the best way to experience the townscape, so that’s what we did. Read the rest of this story »
Tags: Historic Tourist Sites, Ilocos Sur, Night time photos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vigan, Vigan Heritage Village
