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DAY 1: Journey to Batanes

I think essentially the meaning of life is probably the journey and not really any one thing or an outcome or a result. I think it’s kinda the process and I think that if you can find happiness in the process then maybe that’s it.

Charisma Carpenter

What makes this family trip to Batanes nothing short of amazing is because of the journey.  The success of arriving to the destination cannot be achieved without the course of going through obstacles such as pre-travel jitters, vater’s frequent trips to the bathroom and dealing with the nerve of flying in small plane! Continue reading →

Roadtrip to Roxas City

Last weekend was spent on a road trip with the family to Roxas City! I get to drive, which is one of my favorite things/ skills to do. Haha! So we left Antique by 5:30 in the morning and planned to have breakfast at Mcdo when we arrive in Iloilo City. I  ate a little at home since I don’t want to get hungry during the drive.  I had two slices of bread with peanut butter (my favorite!) and dark coffee.

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El Nido Cove Beach Resort

Entering the resort’s compound, we were welcomed by trees and more trees that seem to make you forget your worries left behind at work. It sure made me forget that I have stomach problems bugging me and the only thing you can think of is what lies beneath that forest. As the bus slowly head on the small path and made a stop, everyone gave a sigh of relief. We are here. And so, the journey to THE destination stops for the night.

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Ilocos Norte Highlights Photo Diary

Summergirls head to Ilocos
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The Must-See Tourist Spots we visited in Ilocos Norte

1. Lapaz Sand Dunes
Ilocos Photo Diary: Lapaz Sand Dunes

2. Paoay Church

3. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
Ilocos Norte Photo Diary: Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

4. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse



5. Bangui Windmills

6. Pagudpud Beaches 
Ilocos Norte Photo Diary: Blue Lagoon



7. Patapat Bridge

We weren’t able to see the rest of the tourist attractions due to time constraints.
But here are other attractions to visit to complete the list:

8. Sinking Bell Tower
9. Fort Ilocandia Resort and Casino
10. Malacanang of the North 
11. Marcos Museum and Mausoleum (seeing the frozen corpse of Marcos wasn’t too appealing)
12. Juan Luna Shrine
13. Bacarra Domeless Tower