Ilocos Norte - La Paz Sand Dunes and Saramsam

Two days is not enough to tour around Ilocos Norte, we had to choose one last place to visit before we go back to Manila. On our last day, we decided to ride a 4 by 4 and experience the sand dunes in Laoag.

Kapuluan Vista Restaurant

Kapuluan Vista Restaurant in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is highly raved by my friend because of its freshly prepared offerings. They have their own organic garden where they pick the ingredients. I find this very unique from all the restaurants I've been to. I mean, who doesn't want their food served fresh right?

Ilocos Norte - Bangui Wind Farm and Saud Beach

The place where the enormous windmills stood is located between South China Sea and Pacific Ocean. It gets more winds than any other places in Ilocos Norte, thus they installed these wind turbines for sustainable energy. These windmill giants generate energy and supply electricity to 40% of the province, making it the largest in Southeast Asia. Yes, there is more than meets the eye. This was our next stop - The Bangui Wind Farm.

Ilocos Norte - Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

I went to Ilocos Norte last May 2016 (okay, I know, this is a long overdue blog post) to visit a good friend who was relocated in Laoag City. It was a 10-hour bus trip from Manila, but we traveled at night to sleep the hours off in the bus. The visit, of course, included side trips to discover Ilocos Norte's wonders.

Cafe Mithi: A Cafe for Dreamers and Makers

I chanced upon Maginhawa Street one Sunday morning on my way back home from UP Diliman. I was biking with some friends when the rain started pouring. We needed to find a place for shelter to keep us (and our bikes) dry. We found Cafe Mithi, a quaint, cozy, little cafe situated at the farthest end of Maginhawa Street.