It’s a dream come true! When I was just starting out in travel blogging I use to wonder how to join Lakbay Norte. I’ve read how the legendary travel bloggers enjoyed it along with people from traditional media. Lakbay Norte is a media tour of North Luzon Philippines courtesy of The North Philippines Visitor Bureau (NPVB), a non-stock, non-profit organization founded by the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC).
So when they opened the invite to Lakbay Norte 3 again to the new media last November, me and my Palaui travel buddies Angel and Edcel secretly talked about joining. Luckily, I was selected along with my friends : Angel Juarez of Lakwatsero, Marcos Carratao of Ambot-ah, Edcel Suyo of SoloflightED, James Betia of Journeying James and Christian Sangoyo of Lakad Pilipinas. Another blogger/writer friend Kara Santos of Sunday Inquirer Magazine will be joining , along with Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, Travelife, Travel Plus, Asian Traveler, Cebu Pacific’s SMILE magazine, One Sport Magazine / One Radio, and Living Asia Channel.
Lakbay Norte with its tagline: Rediscover the North, aims to promote tourism in North and Central Luzon. Most of us who are based in Luzon seem to have taken for granted the allures of North Luzon. Oftentimes, when we plan for our vacation during holidays in the Philippines, we almost always look for tourists spot down South of the Philippines, we tend to ignore the scenic spots and outdoor adventures that North Luzon Philippines can also offer with just one bus ride away via Victory Liner!
To give you a teaser of this 9 day sponsored trip, it will involve a lot of outdoor activities and adventure sports like sports fishing in Nueva Ecija, karting in Tarlac, white water rafting in Kalinga, airsoft in Baguio, trekking in La Union, off -road adventure in Angeles, jungle survival in Subic, surfing in Pagudpod, paddle boarding at Paoay and river cruise in Pangasinan. You can also try these adventures sports over the weekends, your vacations or during holidays in the Philippines! Visit North Luzon!
For more information and updates on Lakbay Norte 3 you can visit:
Website: northphilippines.org
You may also add them on:
NPVB Facebook Page: facebook.com/northphilippines
Lakbay Norte Twitter Page: twitter.com/lakbaynorte
About the Blogger : Gael is a Filipina solo traveler, a dream chaser and a student of life. Her (mis) adventures are documented in this blog. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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[...] Lunch at Liquid Bar and Restaurant is part of our Lakbay Norte 3 itinerary. Lakbay Norte 3 is an 8 day media familiarization tour of Northern Luzon Philippines organized by North [...]
Have fun Gael and the rest of the gang! Enjoy! ^_^
thank you Mervz!
i’m so green with envy. pictures nalang saken! ehehehehehe…
haha we mishoo Lakbay! kung pede lang kita dalhin sa bag ko eh!
I am secretly wishing too to be part of the future Lakbay Norte Gael. I am happy that you are part of this and I know you will enjoy it and be travel blogging about it.
For now, I am happy to be the background and reads it through your posts and wishing you all the best!
God bless and enjoy.
sali kau next time Doc!
btw, I got the pencils. thanks so much! I will be creating a post about my epic trip soon! 
Bless you more!
I’m not being biased here, but there is really something in the North that is worth the visit.
I’m from Nueva Ecija and fishing in Pandabangan is nice but you got to have a lot of patience if you wish to try. After all, every strength you consumed in this activity is paid off after a good catch.
(Walking Wonderland)
that’s exciting!
true that! patience kelangan s sport fishing. Thanks for dropping by Glenn! 
sarap naman nyan sponsored na trip, nakakainggit lang. Anyhoo enjoy!:)
Weigh in ka before kasi ang daming pagkain dyan. Di kayo magugutom hehe. Bring something warm for the bus rides and take lots of Vitamin Cs to boost your immune system. You guys would need it. Enjoy Gael!
thanks for the tips Ferdz!
Pangarap tlga namen to nung nabasa namen yung mga post nyo. 
mukhang kelangan nga ng madameng vitamin C, punong puno ang IT! but we’re so excited! 
Yehey makakapunta ka na rin sa aking beloved Dagupan!
yey! excited na ako!
How’s your packing going? Hehe.
See you tomorrow Gael! 
haven’t packed yet. haha will do now! i’m excited!
Enjoy and we’re looking forward for your posts..Have a safe trip guys!
Wow break a leg guys! Oo nga eh the north has been ignored. Enjoy!
enjoy the week-long trip Ga-el. will definitely be fun-filled of adventure spots of the North.
Ate Gael!!! Hope you guys are having an awesome time there! <3
I am so jealous. I love to see the north ever since.
Thumbs up on this! Who doesn’t like free?
You’ll have loads of stories to share afterwards.
So jealous..I guess I just have to wait for your wonderful pictures and stories:)