Lush interiors at the Kamarinn Cafe

Spending time in Kamarinn Cafe felt like a quick get-away from the city. Overlooking the Paoay Lake, dining here also means enjoying it with the most beautiful sunsets. Even on a slightly gloomy day, the lake view was still stunning. It’s also a very well-ventilated area. You get fresh air coupled with the owner’s menagerie

Tummy-filling at Gold Plate Restaurant

We feasted in Gold Plate restaurant until our tummies couldn’t take it anymore. I thought it was just a food tasting gig but the owner kept on ordering all their “must-try” dishes and there was no turning back. Glad I had Eric with me for back-up but even he did not have enough room for

Quick R and R in Villa Manuela

So it’s summer and travelling up to Ilocos Norte to hit the beach is always on the list. If there is one thing I can recommend this season, amongst all the pretty resorts we already know, food finds along the road, or grabbing some cold brew just in time for sunset watching, make it a