If  you’re finding a place that you could relax and bonding with your friend this is the best place for you because this place is worth it and you won’t regret it .Ilocos Norte is one of the most beautiful place in the Philippines it’s located in Ilocos Region and its capital is Laoag City and is located at the Northwest corner of Luzon. Ilocos Norte is also know for there rich history ,delicious food and especially their place,  I remember when we  visit Ilocos Norte I amaze how clean the place is and the people they’are so polite and there structure are so beautiful you will amaze how they preserve the structure because most of them are old and  also you will see how they respect and love their culture because we know that we are in a modern days when we are using modern transportation like cars but, their they are using kalesa and also they are rich in natural resources .So if I should you ,you will list this place as your next vacation trip because I promise to you that you wont regret.I know that you will enjoy it when you have a company especially when you are with your family it’s perfect for family bonding or friends bonding so why are you waiting for come and visit  Ilocos Norte.

If you are going to ILOCOS NORTE there are different ways if you are from Manila  it’s depend on you where you can feel comfortable and feel safe .Here are few ways to go there:

By bus. If you are commute you can use bus .The public bus are available day and night so dont worry if you have things to do in morning.These is the name of the bus that  directly travelling to Laoag City including the bus of Florida ,Partas and De Leon .The travel hour takes 10-12 hours and by day  it will take 8-10 expect that it will take long because of the traffic .

By car.But if you have a car it will easy for you to travel and you can stop over if you want to take a picture in every place that you want too and buy pasalubong for you family and friend because your  time is yours .The time you will take is 8-10 hours and depends on your companion and to you also.And also if you are a first timer and you don’t know the route you can use google map for you to make it easy to find the place.

By air: If you can afford the airline tickets some of the airline that offer trip to Laoag City is include the Philippine Airlines,Cebu Pacific and Airphil Express but if you want to avail discount you  can check their websites .The travel time takes 45 minutes .

And also if you are going to Ilocos Norte and  you don’t have a family or friends their don’t worry because they have many hotel there ,that I know that you can afford and you will enjoy your stay there especially the place there. Below are some of the best places that  you should go there :

1. BANGUI WINDMILL

One of the  place that we visit when we are in ilocos is this windmill. I remember This picture was taken 7 years ago, I remember how happy I’m in this picture because it’s so beautiful. Did you know that this windmill is the first windmill in the Southeast Asia.This windmill supply the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative with about 25 Megawatts of power.And if you love taking picture this is the best place for you that worth it capturing every picture you will take.It’s located in Bangui bay, bangui, Ilocos Norte.

2. SINKING BILL TOWER

Sinking Bell Tower  is beautiful especially at night because of the light if you are looking for beautiful place like these you must consider this place and also you must know the history of this tower.This tower is called sinking bell tower because of the weight of the tower he loose foundation and its weight made it sink considerably into the ground at a rate of an inch every year.Located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

3. Lapaz Sand Dunes

Lapaz Sand Dunes is one of the best place if you are adventurous person and perfect for family bonding if you want to feel that you are in a dessert these is the perfect place for you and also you could drive a master car here if you want too.These sand dunes are accessible by tricycle or jeepney. It’s only 15 minutes away from the city proper.Located in Paoay Sand Dunes, Brgy. Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

4.Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

One of the place that we visit in Ilocos Norte is the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse .This lighthouse, with brick walls as is the style of many other lighthouses in the country, is one of the highest elevated Spanish colonial lighthouses in the Philippines. Currently, it still functions as a an active and welcoming flare to ships that enter the Philippine Archipelago from the North.It’s located in Vigia de Nagparitan, Burgos, Ilocos Norte.

5. Batac Riverside Empanadahan 

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Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton