Hotel Luna, Vigan, Ilocos Sur | Staycation Worthy and Vigan's History in One

Vigan, Ilocos Sur is considered to be one of the country's surviving historical cities. It offers not only mesmerizing views and mouth - watering food but it also gives you the feels that you're being transported to a time when Jose Rizal was still alive and kicking.  This is also where you can find the only museum hotel in the Philippines. 

Hotel Luna, one of the local hotels in Vigan is definitely one of the best hotels the city has to offer.

Stokedtraveler: "Hotel Luna External Facade along the historic streets of Vigan"

Tambobong White Beach, Dasol, Pangasinan | Pangasinan's Secluded Beach Paradise

Tambobong White Beach and Colibra Island has clear calm waters and creamy white fine sand beach that can compete with the best beaches in the country.

Photo by: Chris | Colibra Island

Though located in a very remote location, Tambobong White Beach doesn’t disappoint travelers who are beat from the 9-hour drive (7 hours if non-stop). The group of 4 friends took a Toyota Yaris for a spin and it delivered perfectly without issues. Just be sure to pass through the paved roads in Dasol. Bobonot Barangay hall is the key landmark to remember because it is only a few meters away from the entry to the long road that leads to Tambobong. Also, gas up in Alaminos to be sure you won’t run out of gas for emergencies. The Dasol route will let you drive through rolling hills and sharp blind curves but it being the paved way makes it better than driving through Burgos. The Burgos route leading to Tambobong is still a rough terrain and is not recommended to tourists even by the locals.

Your home away from home is Tambobong White Beach Resort (09105641382). Nanay Benilda, the owner, wasn’t around to meet the group but her staff was more than accommodating. They will cook for you at a very minimal fee and even take care of your every housekeeping need while you’re there. It’s just like you are staying in with one of your far relatives –very homey. (Tip: Bring your own toiletries and bring a mosquito repellent, there’s too many mosquitoes at night)

Baler, Aurora | 5 Mistakes You Won’t Mind Making in Baler

In every out of town trip, most travelers would be looking forward to doing new things, going to new places and tasting new food. It usually all boils down to how unique we want our experience to be so we can come home and share as much envious photos and stories we can to our friends and followers in social networking sites.

The stokedtraveler is not an exception to this. A travel itinerary for him includes going to all the usual tourist spots, tasting local delicacies and finding new things to share. This is “usually” how things are supposed to go.

On his second trip to Baler, he learns that traveling with a less hectic itinerary can just be as fulfilling as accomplishing a long to-do list on your trip. Here are five mistakes you’ll surely consider making in your next trip to Baler: