Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: City of Laoag

Day V: Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

    It was my last day  in Ilocos. I was checking my list and itinerary what are the remaining things to do,places to see and food to try. Here it goes

1st stop: (Capitol Area)- Best Viewed during Night Time

With their Mayor's Tarp

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Municipalities of Paoay and Batac

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

Day IV: Solo Backpacking Ilocos

From Vigan, I need to go back to Ilocos Norte for the continuation of my backpacking. I hailed a tricycle  to bring me at Partas Bus Terminal. (Fare: P15.00)

Info/ Story:
 Partas Bus Terminal - Near Vigan Public Market, Vigan to Batac( air-conditioned bus, Fare: P98.00.I told the Bus Conductor that I will alight at Batac(since we will pass by Batac,the flow of my tour should be like this:Batac-Paoay-Laoag),but I think he was absent-minded I assumed and it's already at the town of San Nicolas when we had a little argument because i had a feeling the we already passed by Batac. I have no other choice but to return to Laoag and checked in at Texicano Hotel and reunited with my other stuffs I left one day ago. So much of that story. And it was already past 12noon.I need to be productive on my 4th day.Left unnecessary stuffs, just brought some clothes,tripod and camera all in my Daypack.Now back to regular programming! Tour Again!)

 Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Transportation: Jeepney from Laoag (P34.00),30 mins travel time,Jeepney Terminal Laoag (near Shell Station at the back of Laoag City Hall)

1st Stop : Paoay Church (UNESCO World Heritage)

UNESCO World Heritage

East Side

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte:Southbound Tour

continuation of Day II : Southbound Tour ( Bangui Wind Mill, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse)

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

...from our last stop which is Pagudpud, Blue Lagoon to be exact, now we're heading Southbound for the continuation of my tour. But it was already lunch time, so I asked Manong Joseph where can we dine and eat? After 15-20 mins, he parked to a carinderia along the Highway in Bangui.Of course we ordered the Ilocano's Favorite, Pinakbet and Bagnet. After 30 mins,Solve! Burp! Back to Tour Proper

1st Stop: Bangui Wind Mills, Bangui Ilocos Norte 

Info: 20 Wind Mills, No Entrance fee, a lot of Souvenir Shops and Sari-Sari stores
            

East Side (if you're facing the sea)

 

 

West Side

Souvenirs (Alin-alin ang naiba?)Haggling is the Best Policy

Solo Backpack Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

Ilocos Norte,Philippines

Capital: Laoag

5th Solo Backpacking: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur

Solo Backpacking Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour (Saud Beach, Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Timmangtang Rock Formation,Bantay-Abot Cave, Blue Lagoon, Maira-ira Beach)

Here is my Itinerary

Day I-II:Ilocos Norte: Northbound Tour

      DayII:Ilocos Norte: Southbound Tour
DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part I

    DayIII-IV:Ilocos Sur Part II

     Day V:Ilocos Norte: Paoay y Batac

   Day VI:Ilocos Norte: Laoag

 Day I (Aug 21,2012) Travel Time

-NAIA Terminal 3-Laoag International Airport (1-Hour 5J Ride)
-Free Shuttle Ride to Downtown Laoag
- 2 Hour Bus Ride to Pagudpud (Php60.00)
-Tricycle Ride to Saud Beach (Php.50.00)
-Look for a Lodge (Rlynn’s HomeStay, Brgy.Saud.Contact #09185698886 (Php 300)
-Dinner at Tartarugas Restaurant (a little pricey,but has WIFI)
-Sleep (No Data)
Duration 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Day II (Aug 22,2012) My Pagudpud Tour  

-Woke up 6 AM for my Saud Beach Photo Op and Etc... 

Very Inviting Waves...Welcome to Pagudpud!!!

Start of my Pagudpud Tour Proper (a.k.a Northbound Tour)

Transportation:  Hired Trike for my North and South Tour (Kuya Joseph Tango- 09196058371). Sometimes He is my Photographer.

Where did i go?: North Tour (Kabigan Falls-Patapat Viaduct-Timmangtang Rock Formation-Bantay Abot Cave-Blue Lagoon and Maira-ira Beach)