Eat, Pray, Work, Travel then Repeat

Northeast of the island of Luzon lies the Cagayan province in region 2. This Ilokano-speaking province, usually the hottest place during the summer period, has a big land size and has various attractions waiting to be explored. Cagayan has inviting clear beaches and long rivers, tall  mountains,  interesting caves and old churches, all waiting to be discovered. My several visits to Cagayan were mostly business trips, specifically to the capital city, Tuguegarao, but combining leisure with these trips became instant vacations. ITINERARIES : TUGUEGARAO CITY, CALLAO CAVE, PIAT, AND APARRI TUGUEGARAO CITY Tuguegarao city is a 12-hour bus ride from Manila. Where to go, what to do and what to eat - the city has its answers. Tuguegarao city has its own authentic tourism that should not be overlooked. It also served as starting point for visiting the other tourist destinations in Cagayan. Old Churhes At the center of Tuguegarao is its 18...

July is Philippines' rainy season, yet me and my friends had one of the best week-long trip at this month. Exploring north and south of Luzon for eight days was quite exhausting but the memories of our travel escapades including the road trips were all remarkable, a one-of-a-kind experience, and a travel adventure I wish I could experience once more. A group of eight made the most out of the eight day trip. The four of us in the group are workmates and we brought with us companies. I brought my father with me, Ed was joined by his older brother, Cathy was accompanied by his husband Holly, and Redjie's company is his 10 year old son. Imagine our age group! The itineraries: - Baguio , La Union , Vigan , Tiaong in Quezon and Manila in eight days! Baguio is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines. Its cold temperature all throughout the year makes it the summer capital of the country. This trip was my fifth ...