Feature of the Month

Bantay Abot Cave in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: Formed out of Nature’s Wrath and Grace

Bantay Abot Cave in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: Formed out of Nature’s Wrath and Grace

Ilocos Norte never lacked with majestic rock formations that leave every passerby in awe. In Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, your eyes will not miss the whale-like rock formation overlooking the great sea beyond! This rocky hill, with a hole inside, is a result of both nature's grace and calamity, making it a masterpiece in itself. Tune in with us as we take you inside Bantay Abot Cave!
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Pagudpud
  • Philippines
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Sengan Garden, A Place of Scenic Beauty in Kagoshima

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Sengan Garden, A Place of Scenic Beauty in Kagoshima

    Sengan Garden is a historical landmark in Kagoshima Prefecture built by the Shimadzu clan.
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  • Nature
    • TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos in Pagudpud: A Serene Sanctuary By The Sea

    TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos in Pagudpud: A Serene Sanctuary By The Sea

    TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos is a transient house and restobar near the famous twin island—Dos Hermanos. Located in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, this private home near the island reef is a Filipino-Mediterranean inspired home that combines both an old and modern touch.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
  • Pagudpud
  • Beach
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
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  • Resort
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  • Travel
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Sunamushi Onsen, A Hot Spring Experience Under the Sand

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Sunamushi Onsen, A Hot Spring Experience Under the Sand

    Sunamushi Onsen in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture is a hot spring experience that is known to have health and beauty benefits.
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  • Kagoshima Spot 2019
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    • Bellagio Hills Hotel in Paoay, Ilocos Norte: Italian Luxury in the North

    Bellagio Hills Hotel in Paoay, Ilocos Norte: Italian Luxury in the North

    Inspired by the regal beauty of the Bellagio town in Lake Como, Italy, Paoay’s very own Bellagio Hills Hotel is the perfect lifestyle and luxury resort for all your relaxation needs.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
  • Philippines
  • Hotel
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
  • Resort
    • Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the large waves of the West Philippine Sea is Cape Bojeador Lighthouse built during the Spanish Colonial period.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Historical landmark
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Tourist spot
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    • REFMAD Farms Highlights Dragonfruit Benefits from Hopia to Bath Soaps

    REFMAD Farms Highlights Dragonfruit Benefits from Hopia to Bath Soaps

    REFMAD Farms Dragon Fruit Plantation & Resort, located in Brgy. Paayas in the municipality of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, is known to many as the biggest Dragon Fruit farm in Ilocos!
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  • Philippines
  • Farm
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    • Casa Consuelo in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud Is a Sanctuary Overlooking the Twin Island

    Casa Consuelo in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud Is a Sanctuary Overlooking the Twin Island

    Snorkel your way to the marine life and hike towards the island during low tide to see the beauty beneath the West Philippine Sea at Casa Consuelo.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
  • Pagudpud
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  • Travel
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Haiya Dance, A Summer Festival Performance in Kumamoto

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Haiya Dance, A Summer Festival Performance in Kumamoto

    Haiya dance is performed in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture at the end of July to early August during summer.
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  • Amakusa Spot
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  • Kumamoto Spot 2019
  • Amakusa Spot
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  • Kumamoto Spot 2019
  • Sports & Recreation
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Ashikita Utasebune, Where Tourists Can Enjoy a Fishing Cruise!

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Ashikita Utasebune, Where Tourists Can Enjoy a Fishing Cruise!

    One of the sea-related activities to do in Kumamoto is fishing. Tourists may try to do so in Ashikita, where fishing is one of the main livelihoods of the locals.
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  • Kumamoto Spot 2019
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel—A Santa-Inspired Accommodation in Kumamoto

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel—A Santa-Inspired Accommodation in Kumamoto

    It’s Christmas anywhere you look inside Amakusa Santa Coming Hotel, a quirky lodging located 20 minutes away from Amakusa Airport. The hotel, aptly named after Santa Claus, features a Santa-inspired accommodation in Kumamoto Prefecture.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Dolphin-Watching in Itsuwa, Amakusa

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Dolphin-Watching in Itsuwa, Amakusa

    In Kumamoto Prefecture, dolphin cruise is one of the most popular tourist activities to do in Amakusa. This family-friendly activity lets you see wild dolphins enjoy swimming in the seas.
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  • Amakusa Spot
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  • Kumamoto Prefecture
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  • Nature
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Marina Franping Village Amakusa – A New Style of Camping in Kumamoto

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Marina Franping Village Amakusa – A New Style of Camping in Kumamoto

    Marina Franping Village in Amakusa takes camping to a whole new level!
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  • Amakusa
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Shuzo in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Amakusa Shuzo in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

    In Kyushu, shochu is the quintessential drink. It is also in Kyushu, particularly in Amakusa, where Amakusa Shuzo is located; one of the companies in Kumamoto known for shochu production.
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  • Amakusa Spot
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    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Syquia Mansion Museum Showcases Elegant Spanish Lifestyle of the 1800s

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Syquia Mansion Museum Showcases Elegant Spanish Lifestyle of the 1800s

    One of the most elegant examples of big stone houses in Vigan is the Syquia Mansion owned by the sixth Ilocano-born President of the Philippines Elpidio Quirino’s wife Dona Alicia Syquia Quirino.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Museum & Art Gallery
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  • Travel
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Oe Church, the Oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Oe Church, the Oldest Catholic Church in Amakusa

    One of the churches built after the Christianity ban has been lifted is Oe Church. The present structure of the church which features a Romanesque-style was built by Fr. Garnier, a French missionary and some local parishioners in 1933.
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  • Japan
  • Kumamoto Prefecture
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    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

    Lucy’s Antique Shop, situated along the historical Calle Crisologo, is home to various old items like paintings, house furniture, porcelain plates and vases, and glassware. It is located at the ground floor of the old house of Don Renato Peña and is regarded as the largest souvenir shop and the last remaining antique store in town.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
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    • VIGAN TRAVEL: These Souvenirs Along Calle Crisologo Scream Filipino Craftsmanship

    VIGAN TRAVEL: These Souvenirs Along Calle Crisologo Scream Filipino Craftsmanship

    Calle Crisologo is lined with souvenir shops that can quench your thirst for trinkets for your personal keepsake or for "pasalubong" to gift to your family back home!
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Souvenir Shop
    • VIGAN TRAVEL: An Interactive Wildlife Adventure at Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo

    VIGAN TRAVEL: An Interactive Wildlife Adventure at Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo

    One attraction that should make its cut to your Vigan travel list is this safari adventure resort that's just 10 minutes away from Calle Crisologo. Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo is a must-visit spot in the province due to the exciting activities that people of all ages will surely enjoy.
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  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Vigan
  • Animal Park & Wildlife
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Park
    • Vitalis White Sands in Ilocos Sur Offers Stunning Sunset Views By The Beach

    Vitalis White Sands in Ilocos Sur Offers Stunning Sunset Views By The Beach

    This cozy hotel and resort in Sabangan Beach, Ilocos Sur is the perfect place to relax in the Northern side of the country. As Vitalis Villas’ neighboring resort and predecessor, Vitalis White Sands charms its guests with the white sand beach and crystal sea that emanates a simple lifestyle.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
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  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Resort
    • ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

    ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

    It is only about time for visitors from around the world to be one with nature by participating in what can be the most thrilling experience you may have in Ilocos Sur---through Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub!
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  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
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  • Zipline
    • Vitalis Villas in Ilocos Sur Mirrors Magical Island of Santorini Greece

    Vitalis Villas in Ilocos Sur Mirrors Magical Island of Santorini Greece

    Known to many as the “Santorini of the North”, Vitalis Villas mirrors that of the famous landscape of Santorini in Greece with its cubiform villas painted in a wash of white and blue.
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  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Philippines
  • Hotel
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Tourist spot
    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Rowilda’s Factory Continues the Century-Old Practice of Loom Weaving

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Rowilda’s Factory Continues the Century-Old Practice of Loom Weaving

    You might have seen these gorgeous, colorful woven blankets, table runners, and bath towels along Calle Crisologo in Vigan, but have you ever wondered how they are made? Join Philippine Primer as we discover the beauty of this century-old loom weaving practice in Vigan, honored to this day by Rowilda's Loom Weaving factory in Brgy. Camanggaan, Vigan City!
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
    • ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: The Picturesque View of Pinsal Falls

    ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: The Picturesque View of Pinsal Falls

    From the home of a UNESCO world heritage is another breathtaking view of nature kept hidden in the neighborhood of Baballasioan in the far end of Sta. Maria—the Pinsal Falls.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel Guide
  • Travel Tips
    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Ruby Jar Factory, Vigan’s 90 Year Old Craft of Earthen Jars

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Ruby Jar Factory, Vigan’s 90 Year Old Craft of Earthen Jars

    Vigan is a place where long-lived arts and crafts are nurtured up to the present time, and among those lasting craft heritage is the pottery making, also known locally as the burnay jars. Ruby Jar Pottery has been a destination for most tourists visiting Vigan City who wants to see and experience the art of pottery for many years now.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Philippines
  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Tourist spot
    • ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

    ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: Santa Maria Church Manifests UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Ensemble

    A UNESCO World Heritage and one of the four beautiful baroque churches in the Philippines lies behind the town of Sta. Maria in Ilocos Sur. Situated in the town center and sitting on top of a hill is Santa Maria Church, also known as The Church of Our Lady of Assumption.
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  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Church
  • Historical landmark
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Tourist spot
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Taste Traditional Japanese Sweets at Suehiro-an in Kikonai

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Taste Traditional Japanese Sweets at Suehiro-an in Kikonai

    Established in 1934, Suehiro-an is one of the oldest confectionery shops in the town. The shop sells the all-time favorite Koukou mochi. It's a soy sauce and walnut-flavored rice cake snack that you must try in Kikonai.
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  • Hakodate 2019
  • Japan
  • Food
  • Hakodate 2019
  • Souvenir Shop
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Murakami’s Shibazakura-en, the Most Beautiful Backyard in Kikonai

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Murakami’s Shibazakura-en, the Most Beautiful Backyard in Kikonai

    One of the must-see tourist attractions in Kikonai in spring is this eye-catching lawn cherry at one of the residences in Kikonai. The lawn cherry, which can be found at the backyard of Mr. Nakamishi Murakami, catches the attention of every passerby in town.
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  • Hakodate
  • Hakodate 2019
  • Japan
  • Garden
  • Hakodate 2019
  • Nature
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Experience Cold Water Purification Ritual at Misogi Beach in Kikonai

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Experience Cold Water Purification Ritual at Misogi Beach in Kikonai

    Misogi Beach is one of the stops you'll make when you join a guided walking tour in Kikonai. This beach is not just an ordinary beach though, as it is where the Kanchu Misogi Festival is held-- an important traditional event in Japan.
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  • Hakodate 2019
  • Japan
  • Beach
  • Hakodate 2019
    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Higashide Liquor Store is Where You Can Drink Rare Japanese Sake!

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Higashide Liquor Store is Where You Can Drink Rare Japanese Sake!

    Higashide Liquor Store sells limited edition rice wines in their store. Their most popular product would be Misogi no Mai, which is a rare Japanese sake made from rice called Honoka 224 (Hoshinoyume rice) that is only being grown in Kikonai.
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  • Hakodate 2019
  • Hakodate, Japan
  • Japan
  • Food
  • Hakodate 2019
  • Hakodate, Japan