Bangui Windmills

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

The common mistake of people is just to be satisfied at looking at these windmills from a distant view from the Bangui look out on the way to Pagudpud. … You just need to know where to turn and go straight passing by a village all the way to this Bangui coast .
…” Standing in an arc in wind-lashed scrubland, the windmills, which started supplying electricity to 40 per cent of Ilocos Norte province in May, are the first source of clean energy introduced in the Phillipines, a nation with 84 million people reliant on oil and gas.

Beach Evaluation Guide

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

by Allen Staley Technically the beach maybe defined as the area from the shoreline up to the natural sand area and if developed/landscaped shaded with other amenities up to 50 meters beyond the natural sand area. Primary considerations for SWIMMING beaches Sand quality and color Water quality Pollutants Gradient </span Waves Currents Underwater obstructions Marine … Continue reading Beach Evaluation Guide

Blue Lagoon, Maira-ira Beach

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Ilocos

I would dare say that this is the best swimming beach in the North and more apt to be called the “Balesin of the North”.
… Gradient – There is a gradual slope from the beach as it kiss the blue water and it suddenly drops off exceeding a normal person’s height.
… Currents – I don’t think this will be safe for children so make sure that they have a life vest and not just a floater device.

Don’t Travel to Pagudpud Without Reading this First!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

Instead of developing a frequently asked question (FAQ) in my Our Awesome Planet blog, I decided to create a dedicated online travel guide for each awesome places in the Philippines.
…In fact, I already did most of the research for you and I distill the information on what are the essentials and the awesome places to go to.
… Most of the information in this guide, is based on my own experience which I’ve documented in my blog, including:

Stopover Surprises in your 14-hour Road Trip

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

If this was your first time to go on a long road trip to the North, this article will save you a lot of time in being prepared for your roadtrip.
… On the way to Pagudpud, I would suggest that you stopover and stay for a night and take advantage of exploring one city in the North.
… If you are going on convoy, I suggest that you agree on a meeting/ end point because it is useless to go on a convoy like a parade in this northern part of the Philippines.

8 Awesome Places of Ilocos Norte

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

These places are simply AWESOME and you should never miss to visit them on your trip to Pagudpud. … You should be able to arrange your itinerary to go to the places that interest you the most.
… Marcos Museum & Mausoleum – The embalmed body of Ferdinand Marcos (1917-89) is laid out on a mattress and lit by floodlights with eerie choral music as the background.

Where to Stay and Eat in Pagudpud?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

If your intent is to just use the room to sleep and take a bath, then don’t spend too much money on getting a high end resort.
…We also stayed in Saud Beach report which is the high-end resort in Saud Beach owned by the Mayor and we decided to just stay and enjoy Saud at that time so it was worth it.
…If you are on a budget, canvass your way from the different resorts in the rocky-shore west end of Saud Beach.

Pasalubong and Delicacies from the North

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

I recommend eating dinner in Dap-Ayan ti iLocos Norte food court which is located just near the Provincial Capitol building.
…It is a mixture of ground glutinous rice, eggs, cheese or margarine, milk and sugar which is cooked in an oven at a high temperature for 30-35 minutes.
…Garlic – Make sure that you buy your amulet of garlic which are available at a cheap price in the Laoag market.

World Pyro Olympics 2007 – I Can’t Wait!!

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Topics: Passionate about PYRO

It is official that the 2nd World Pyro Olympics in 2007 (instead of 2006) will be held on the weekends of Jan 5-7 and with the finale on the weekend of Jan 12-13, 2007. … As for me, my strategy is to walk from the Seaside Area because it would be difficult to go out the esplanade and MOA area after the show. … Awards, such as the People’s Choice are to be given out after the exhibition, with the crowning of the World Pyro Olympics Champion ending the event.” (from official website: www.worldpyroolympics.com ) I’m soo excited again and can’t wait!

Happy Cream Puff! We love the Eclairs!

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Topics: Food

Aidan’s sneaking for a Happy Cream Puff (Check out www.happycreampuff.com ) It was the first time we heard our son Aidan said the word “W-O-W” (with feelings!) … I was skeptical at first if we would like it but when my wife received and ate the goodies without waiting for me, she keeps on raving about the eclairs via text.
…Just compare it to Beard Papa where they have all the branding and marketing materials, including this cool cartoon story on the Beard Papa Story . (you need to watch this cool story in Osaka Japan where Papa Beard started) The vision of the owner is to create the cream puff craze similar to Japan where cream puff is the leading sweets in terms of market share.