Philippines (Ilocos Norte)

By Aj
@mochang (574)
Philippines
September 21, 2020 11:40pm CST
Ilocos Norte is a province located in the northwest of Luzon, and is part of the Ilocos region in the Philippines. It takes around 10-12 hours to travel by land, from Manila. And around 45 minutes by air. There are a lot of tourist spots in the said province. Paoay Church, one of the oldest church in the Philippines, is included in the UNESCO World heritage site. Bangui windmill, which Ilocos is famous for, is the first wind farm in the Philippines. There's also Paoay sand dunes where you can experience riding a 4x4 and go for sandboarding. (This is so thrilling) And of course, Pagudpud beach, also known as the Boracay of the north, that has fine white sand and crystal clear emerald water. I've been to the mentioned places myself and I'm sure that I would go back again. Especially in Pagudpud beach, which is really beautiful to see up close. Credits to the owner of the pic. I got it from google
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@emnuhpe (993)
• Medan, Indonesia
22 Sep 20
Wind turbines with beautiful scenery
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@emnuhpe (993)
• Medan, Indonesia
22 Sep 20
Strong sea breeze is very useful for turning the turbines. It is very wonderful.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
@emnuhpe yes plus it is very important because it is one of the major sources of electricity on that province :)
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
It is so beautiful
@rakski (134242)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
I've been to Pagudpod and Ilocos but unfortunately I was not able to go to the Bangui windmill. Pagudpod beach back then has less people.
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@rakski (134242)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
@mochang true. Hannah's beach resort was not even there. We went to the different churches and of course Calle Crisologo
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
@rakski yes to calle crisologo! Will surely go back there. It has that classic vibe that everyone will surely love.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
When I went to Pagudpud, it's also not that crowded so we really enjoyed it.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
When on a north trip two years ago during Christmas. It was great! Can't wait to go back again.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
23 Sep 20
@mochang same thoughts.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
Hopefully this whole pandemic thing ends so we can all travel again.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
23 Sep 20
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
I've made that trip, too, in my youth, and I enjoyed visiting the churches, feeling the winds on my faces, talking with the people, etcetera. Ilocos Sur, too, is commendable, with Vigan portraying the Philippine life centuries back.
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
23 Sep 20
Really love vigan too. Calle crisologo is such a beauty
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• Agra, India
22 Sep 20
Your place has such beautiful places for the tourists
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
We do :)
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• Agra, India
22 Sep 20
@mochang that is so good..maybe I'm able to visit your place one day
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
@amitkokiladitya hopefully :)
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
22 Sep 20
Wow this place looking so beautiful my friend.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
22 Sep 20
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
It is :)
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@Janet357 (75646)
22 Sep 20
I would like to go to Pagudpud
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
You will not regret it :)
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
22 Sep 20
Nice pic
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
Thanks
• Indonesia
22 Sep 20
What are windmills for ?
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
It is one of the sources of electricity in that province :)
@jassmine (1460)
• Morocco
22 Sep 20
lovely place
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@mochang (574)
• Philippines
22 Sep 20
It is :)
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