Category: Activities

  • RG Jar Factory

    RG Jar Factory

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    Frecelynne Lambino-Roman

    We arrived early, around 8:30 in the morning. RG Jar Factory was already awake with activity. The staff welcomed us right away. No entrance fee. We watched local artisans shape clay into small jars by hand. This is where burnay jars come to life. These earthenware jars store water, vinegar, and basi, the local sugarcane…

  • Vigan’s Calle Crisologo

    Vigan’s Calle Crisologo

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    Frecelynne Lambino-Roman

    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.…

  • Bantay Watch Tower and  Saint Agustine Parish Church in Ilocos

    Bantay Watch Tower and  Saint Agustine Parish Church in Ilocos

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    Frecelynne Lambino-Roman

    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…

  • A quick look at the National Museum of the Philippines – Ilocos (Padre Burgos Museum)

    A quick look at the National Museum of the Philippines – Ilocos (Padre Burgos Museum)

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    Frecelynne Lambino-Roman

    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.…

  • Crisologo Museum in Ilocos

    Crisologo Museum in Ilocos

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    Frecelynne Lambino-Roman

    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…