Laoag - capital of Ilocos Norte. At the midst of its city proper, you can already see a number of key attractions:

1. Sinking Bell Tower - It sunk due to its weight. You will see that its entrance is already half-buried

2. Cathedral of St. William - It is a big church and with a big yard area

3. Plaza Complex - There you shall see the Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly Monument, Ilocos Norte Capitol and the Ilocandia Museum

4. La Paz and Suba Sand Dunes – Just outside the city, you can eye these favorite movie settings for local and foreign films

Garlic can also be seen sold here abundantly. You can see tobacco fields along the highway. Do not forget to pass by Batac where you shall see the Marcos Museum and Mausoleum. Be the judge whether it is the real body of Mr. Ferdinand Marcos which lay in the Mausoleum.

There’s also Paoay, where Malacañang of the North is situated. Witness the grandeur of the Palace overlooking the Lake Paoay . It was Marcos’ summer residence. Another famous attraction here is the Paoay Church , known for its mixed Spanish and oriental architecture.

Sarrat, Dingrass, San Nicolas, Balarra (which has a leaning tower) and Badoc house old churches. The Juan Luna Shrine, originally the home of the famous painter, is at Badoc.

On the way up north is the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, a pretty quaint structure atop a hill. Then just off the main road is the Bangui Windmills. It used to generate electricity for a huge span of area. It was an impressive site with the ocean as its backdrop.

Riding farther up north is Pagudpud. Its white sand beaches can rival that of Boracay. A resort you can try to check into is the Saud Beach Resort and Hotel. Experience the splash of big waves and the crisp wind on your face. However, be careful and take note of the deep ocean floor. Swimming here is not for amateurs. You may also get the chance to buy from the locals newly caught fishes early in the morning and see the bancas line up the shores as the fishermen alight with their catch.

Then, a few more minutes and you can already reach the Patapat Viaduct, sitting at the edge of a seaside cliff.