Laoag - Vigan: A Historical Trip Up North ✔

I have always claimed myself to be an adventurous person, a wanderlust who loves to travel and explore places, meet people and try different things worldwide (Asia wide for the matter at the moment) - however, I was guilt-stricken when I realized that I have started hopping around our neighboring Asian Countries without even traveling across the Philippines. 

-----> That is why, 2012 is for Philippine TRAVELS ♥

 

Started the year with some CrazyFun Roadtrips and thanks to this UnliFlights promo, I got the chance to explore certain key provinces from Luzon - Visayas - Mindanao flying high style. 

To start off my amazing week after week unliflight travel episodes, we flew over North to do a Laoag-Vigan Weekend ♥

***DAY01 is for VIGAN Food tripping, Jar Making and Street walking :)

First Time to flyPAL :)

Charisma Gian Shyla Dominic Allan

"...Villa Angela, a typical 1850's Vigan house, is transformed into the city's most charming hotel."

 -National Commission for Culture & the Arts

"Built by Gobernadorcillo Agapito Florendo y Bonifacio in 1870, Villa Angela stands proudly on a 2,000 square meter lot as a shining example of a Vigan Heritage House. Being a rich depository of the family's relics and memorabilia acquired through the years, Villa Angela remains a showcase of the family's past and present standing in the Vigan community."

 

Villa Angela Heritage House

#26 Quirino Boulevard Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Philippines 

Vigan Line (077)722-2914 Manila Line: (02)425-6473

EXPLORING CALLE CRISOLOGO 

 Calle Crisologo or Mena Crisologo street is a major attraction of Vigan mailny because of the Spanish houses located in this stretch. This is known to be the place were the rich people lived during the Spanish era.

This ancestral home of one of the most respected Filipino literary  figure (Leona Florentino) now houses the Provincial Tourism Center, the Vigan Heritage Commission and Café Leona, a favorite culinary destination.

CAFE LEORNA

 Calle Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

077 722 2212

Try making a jar! Just like the movie "Ghost"

***DAY02 is for some historical visits around VIGAN and bus ride to  EXPLORE LAOAG :)

SYQUIA MANSION, VIGAN : The Syquia Mansion which houses President Qurino’s extensive memorabilia is actually owned by his wife, Dona Alicia Quirino. Her ancestor was a Chinese who made his fortune in the robust trading in Vigan (historical information from -- http://www.vigan.ph/syquia_mansion.html)

SYQUIA MANSION, VIGAN: The first lady’s grand ancestral home was where some of the President’s functions were held during his administration so it is not only worth a visit for the presidential memorabilia but also for the feel of the magnificent and historical gatherings that have taken place amongst the elegant furnishings. (historical information from -- http://www.vigan.ph/syquia_mansion.html)

SYQUIA MANSION, VIGAN: The limousine of karwajes used at the Quirino-Syquia wedding.

BURGOS NATIONAL MUSEUM: " I'm at a payphone, trying to call home - all of the change I've spent for you.."

 This museum is the ancestral house and birthplace of priest patriot Fr. Jose Burgos. Known as Padre Burgos House, it is one of the notable historic structures of Vigan, the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur. It is a two-story structure located near the Provincial Capitol and close to St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral. 

(historical information from -- http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/ASBMD/Padre%20Burgos.html)

Mondays-Fridays / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm;
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays by appointment
Contact Information: ASBMD, National Museum Central Office; 527-4192

KALESA RIDE TO LUUUUNCH :)

A Visit to Vigan is not complete without taking that Kalesa Ride to HIDDEN GARDEN where good "natively" cooked food and a natural view awaits. For more information you can visit http://www.hiddengardenvigan.com.ph/

At the Partas Bus Station waiting for our ride back to Laoag. For quick reference on the fare prices and schedule visit: http://www.phbus.com/partas-bus/

Our very last stop before heading to the airport is the MARCOS MUSEUM and MAUSOLEUM at Batac City, Ilocos Norte. We were not able to go to the museum due to time constraints but was able to visit The Late President Marcos' Waxed Remains in the Mausoleum. Cameras are not allowed inside. for more information you can visit -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_Museum_and_Mausoleum

Marcos Museum and Mausoleum 

 Marcos Ave., Batac City, Ilocos Norte. 

Open daily, 9 AM- 12 noon and 1-4 PM. 

Airport Waiting Time! First UnliFlight and Laoag-Vigan Escapade --- SUCCESS! :)