Category: Blog
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Vigan’s Calle Crisologo
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We arrived early at Calle Crisologo. This was my second visit. The first time was back in 2011. Seeing it again after many years felt familiar. The cobblestone street and old Spanish houses still stood the same. Very little had changed. Walking down the street felt slow and unhurried. Shops were just starting to open.…
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Bantay Watch Tower and Saint Agustine Parish Church in Ilocos
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The Bantay Watch Tower sits just a five minute ride from Calle Crisologo. We arrived around 9:00 in the morning. A small tourism table greeted visitors near the entrance, and we logged our names in the guest book before heading inside. There was no entrance fee, though donations were encouraged. Once inside, a volunteer approached…
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A quick look at the National Museum of the Philippines – Ilocos (Padre Burgos Museum)
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The National Museum Ilocos, also known as the Padre Burgos Museum, sat high on my list when we arrived in Vigan. Studying Cultural Heritage Management in grad school gave me a deeper appreciation for Filipino culture and for the work done by the National Museum in preserving history. We arrived around 10 in the morning.…
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Crisologo Museum in Ilocos
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The Crisologo Museum sits around a five minute walk from Calle Crisologo. We arrived around 9:30 in the morning. It is early enough to enjoy the space without feeling rushed. The layout felt easy to follow. The route moved in one direction, so we never felt lost. We took our time in each room. Some…
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Review: Baluarte Zoo Vigan with a Kid
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Baluarte Zoo Vigan was just a few steps away from us since we stayed in Safari Hotel Villas in Ilocos. If you are traveling to Vigan with kids, this place usually ends up on the list. I visited Baluarte Zoo Vigan again after my first trip back in 2011, and the changes were easy to…