The Pinay Solo Backpacker

Vigan, Ilocos Sur – Vigan’s appeal is timeless; it is bristling with superb choices of places to explore. This vibrant city is the capital of Ilocos Sur and one of the few surviving old historic cities in the Philippines. When visiting Vigan, it is highly recommended you stay here overnight to be able to explore most of its tourist spots.  Be dazzled by the opulence of this nostalgic city bursting with kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) and ancestral houses inspired by Spanish, Mexican and Chinese architecture.

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Batad, Ifugao- The amphitheater-like stone-walled Batad Rice Terraces is one of the five clusters in the UNESCO inscription of the 5 Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. The four others are Mayoyao Central, Nagacadan, Bangaan and Hungduan.

Over the years, tourism has made a vital contribution in the economy of  Ifugao province.  Batad is often included by many foreign tourists as a side trip when visiting Banaue. (more…)

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