Idyll Hands: Introduction

You have to love those serendipitious last-minute offers, especially if they involve all-expense paid trips out of town. That's exactly ...

Idyll Hands: Nature Part I

The province of Ilocos is rich in natural landmarks, which I believe is much better than man-made ones. Every now and then I feel the need t...

Idyll Hands: Nature Part II

Ilocos is as lush with greenery as it is with strange alien-like rock formations and sapphire-blue seas. Proof of the botanical beauty of th...

Idyll Hands: World Peace Center, Marcos Museum and Mausoleum, Malacanang of the North

When it comes to political territory, the Marcoses rule pretty much of Ilocos. The province is home to the Marcos Mausoleum, the Malacanang ...

Idyll Hands: Paoay Church, Bantay Bell Tower, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Bangui Windmills

Ilocos is rich in history, evident in the historic buildings. In 1572, the province was colonized, resulting in Spanish churches and bell to...