Two nights based in Laoag, with day trip to Paoay Church and the Marcos family’s mansion and museum. A compact itinerary for anyone working Ilocos Norte into a Luzon route.
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Calle Crisologo, Bantay Bell Tower, colonial churches and more. Where to stay, and the Vigan food worth ordering in this Ilocos Sur UNESCO city.
San Fernando La Union is Manila’s weekend beach getaway. Urbiztondo Beach, a beginner surf lesson, Ma-Cho Temple — firsthand guide to the beach, where to stay and play.
A firsthand guide to Banaue and Batad in Ifugao — how to get there from Manila, how hard is hiking the rice terraces, and where to stay.
Moalboal delivers underwater. Above water is debatable. Firsthand guide to the sardine run, best beaches, and where to stay, eat and play.
3 days Zamboanga Guide: Fort Pilar, Mosques, Pink Beach at Santa Cruz Island, Isabela — a Philippines destination to consider.
Tondo Manila beyond the reputation. Santo Niño Church, street basketball, prized roosters, and one of Asia’s densest neighborhoods.
Guide to San Agustin Church in Intramuros — a UNESCO-listed Augustinian colonial landmark with a monastery and museum. All you need to visit
Intramuros Manila in one day: a walking tour with Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, food stops, a walk through Rizal Park, and a night market.