The Amazing World Of FrenchieFries

I first visited Ilocos in 2014, as part of the Northern Luzon tour. Four years later, I came back to immerse in Ilocano culture and its amazing places. But I can only spend there for two days. Although two days may be short, my family, relatives and I enjoyed there despite the scorching heat of the sun. We started our first day by having a stop to the surfing capital of the north - La Union. My mom's former co-worker and a longtime friend lived there. We decided to pass by her house to have an honest conversation while eating breakfast. We took a short visit to the bay walk near the Thunderbird Resort to see the majestic sunrise. We reached Ilocos Sur before lunch. We opted to visit the Bantay Watch Tower to take a few snapshots before we headed to Hidden Garden Restaurant for lunch. We enjoyed the sumptuous meal while immersing in a peaceful ambiance. We took a short rest at Hotel Collado while watching It's Showtime on TV. It was late afternoon when we got to...

At first, I knew Iloilo as the hometown of my idol, Senator Grace Poe. But when I visit the province for the first time, I felt surprised not because of the well-preserved places but also felt the happy atmosphere there. We landed on the Iloilo International Airport in September last year. It was a swift flight, and I enjoyed the sights so much. We were greeted by the Zapanta couple, who used to be my mother's friends a few minutes after. We had a sumptuous meal at Ondoy's Sugbahan and took the chance to stroll in the famous Festival Walk. We bought a few souvenirs from a nearby mall shortly after. Minutes later, we stopped by an exhibit full of different lights and concepts, followed by taking a few selfies and light laughter. We were able to stay at their house in the city proper for the next few days. The second day of the expedition began with a Sunday mass at the Jaro Cathedral before heading on for a three-hour ride to Anini-y Hot Springs. The cath...

When I first heard of the movie Camp Sawi (Camp for the Broken-Hearted), I felt so curious about it. But when I discover the movie's location, I realized that there are so many ways to enjoy the island that's far from the heart of the city. Two years ago, we went to Cebu not to explore the city but to explore the island of Bantayan. We left Quezon at midnight to catch the 5 am flight. We arrived at the Mactan-Cebu airport at 6 and ate breakfast at the van terminal. The road trip took three hours before we reached the port. We waited for an hour before we board the ship to the island. It was not a typical day for the ship to sail because of the inclement weather. It felt more like tossing into the strong waves and rocking by the winds. After almost two hours, we safely reached the island. Heavy rains greeted us, but we were able to find a small lodge to stay for the next three days. And to conclude our first day, my friend and I went for a walk along the bea...