Saturday, June 28, 2008

Pagudpud Wind-Up

I know, no amounts of words can surpass the amazing beauty of Pagudpud shown by the photos below. In fact, I do not have to advertise the place because if I have to base everything from the comments you have made in my Pagupud posts, then I gather that you really want to be there and enjoy the places I have been too.






Saud White Beach

Kabigan Falls

Aqua Grande


Blue Lagoon

Bantay Abot Cave


Timmangtang Rock

Dos Hermanos Islands

Patapat Bridge and Viaduct

Kalbario Patapat National Park

Pasaleng Bay


To be honest with you all, I went to Pagudpud for its famous beach. I wanted to know why is it called the Boracay of the North. Although it does have gorgeous white beaches, I believe that the comparison ends there. Pagudpud is not a party place, there is really not much people, but just an old-fashioned wonderfully scenic beach.

However, I was pleasantly surprised that Pagudpud is not all about beaches. It has a river, a falls, amazing rocks, a nature park, caves and more. Having a great time exploring the place therefore is an understatement. And I am very happy and pleased to have share that wonderful traveling experience to all of you.



Personal Note:

Thank You Guys for your votes and support in The Filipino Blog of the Week Contest of Talksmart. This Blog was nominated in Weeks 113 and 114 and won both times. Your support was truly overwelming and I truly appreciate them. Again Thank You Very Much.

This Logo is given to Weekly Winners. This Blog was nominated and won First Place in Week 113 from June 15-21, 2008 with a mark of 94.4% and won First Place again in Week 114 from June 22-28, 2008 with a grade of 93.4%.


This Badge is given to deserving Filipino bloggers who have at least won once as "Filipino Blog of the Week" or have been consistently in the top three for weeks or those who really impressed Talksmart and the judges. I guess they have given this to me because of the overwhelming votes I had for the last two week.

Again, thank you very much and long-live Pinoy Bloggers.

72 commented:

Uno said...

The place is like paradise. Great shots Lawstude. Its like touring the place with you. Good Job.

prinsesa000 said...

the pictures are so fantastic... I want to go there someday.. You're so lucky!

> Vanny < said...

nice shots! nxt time my friends asked me to go to pagudpud, il never ever say NO again. :D

Daniel J Santos said...

That's fantastic, wonderful post and beautiful images.

Luke said...

beautiful seascapes! nice photo series!

my-so-called-Quest said...

wow tlaga...
see you pagudpud in december!
=]

travelphilippines said...

im still thinking pagudpud or puerto galera for my birthday getaway. i been to puerto like million time already but its near and i can go alone while pagudpud is so beautiful but too far and nobidy wants to go with me... :(

alicesg said...

Very beautiful beach and a nearby waterfall. It is great.Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos. Have a nice day.

Selerines said...

Nice scenery to see.... Hope i will get a chance to enjoy it soon...

Lawstude said...

Good Day Everyone. Just watched Pacquiao knocked-out Diaz in Round 9 of their Light-Weight Championship Match. Masaya na naman ang Pilipinas.

@ uno - thank you and i am just happy to share this trip with all of you.

Lawstude said...

@ prinsesa - thanks for appreciating the pics. i really had fun taking thes shots.

Lawstude said...

@ vanny - it was worth the longggggggg trip.

Lawstude said...

@ daniel j santos - thank you for appreciating sir.

Lawstude said...

@ luke - thanks luke, the sea is really just amazing there and everything is reallt picturesque.

Lawstude said...

@ my-so-called-quest - ayos doc hinihintay ka na ng pagudpud.

Lawstude said...

@ travel philippines - i have been to puerto galera and i can defintely say that the scenery in pagudpud is much better. although your correct, it is nearer.

i also love having massages by the sand there in galera.

Lawstude said...

@ alicesg - thanks for liking them and have nice day too.

Lawstude said...

@ selerines - you will definitely enjoy the place when you get there.

the donG said...

i agree. boracay cant be beaten from its title as the best party beach and best sand quality.

pagudpud has it own charm.

Anonymous said...

Hello. Nice collection of pics you have in here. I was in Pagudpud with my family in 1995 and I can tell that nothing much have changed. Or maybe it's just you have not shown any place were we could sleep or eat.

It would be better if you include accomodation and expenses or fees for each or contact numbers perhaps so that your readers could very much prepare for the travel.

Nevertheless, you have one of the best blogs visual-wise. Keep it up.

acey said...

beautiful place!

KRIS JASPER VAN DYKE said...

hello attorney... nice to be back!!!

carlotta1924 said...

it's good that tho pagudpud is getting to be popular among filipinos, it still has managed to retain its laid back atmosphere compared to boracay (tho i also enjoyed boracay). =)

hey, congrats on your awards! mabuhay! =)

Islander said...

you did a heart-wrenching speech. hehe. well, nobody from the list deserves more than you and dong. worth it.

and pagudpud... grrrr... be there. someday.

Dakilang Islander said...

the second photo is brilliant and stunning...definitely pagudpud is on my list now

R-yo said...

Nyero, isa ka ng alamat, isang tunay na celebrity ng blogworld. Painom ka naman! hehe.

I plan to visit Pagudpod when I go home by December. Ok ba ang panahon dun during that period? At baka naman pwede kang maging tour guide? (abogadong guide? sosyal! he he)

Lawstude said...

@ the dong - siguro ang comparison lang nila ay parehong maganda yung beach at halos white talaga but i guess the comparison ends there talaga.

Lawstude said...

@ anonymous - points well taken. although i believe that there are lots of resources here in the net, ill be more than happy to supplement them.

thanks for the comments.

Lawstude said...

@ acey - i agree 110%.

Lawstude said...

@ kris jasper van dyke - hi KJ and welcome back.

Lawstude said...

@ carlotta - laid back is probably the best words to describe pagudpud. no rush. plain relaxation.

thanks.

Lawstude said...

@ islander - uy salamat. pang famas ba speech lols. i also like dong's blog a lot.

anyways, goodluck sa botohan, masipag mangampanya si tiklaton eh pero tinambakan ko yun.

Lawstude said...

@ dakilang islander - you have be there talaga pare. i highly recommend the place.

Lawstude said...

@ r-yo - panyero alamat talaga eh. pang matanda yun di ba? lols.

try mo visit pagudpud basta ba libre mo ko sa lahat eh willing ako maging guide. ingats.

evlahos said...

excellent post. there are a lot of things to see.

and congrats for the awards

jericho said...

kelan mo ako dadalhin dyan? joke joke joke! hehe. nice place. and congrats!..;)

Vanessa said...

Hey, my friends are planning to go there because of your photos. Can you give us contact numbers for accomodation so that we can plan well?

Love all the pics.

Belen said...

pangarap ko rin makarating dyan.
Salamat sa mga pictures. Ang gaganda talaga.

Nag-vote na rin po ako. Thanks

redlan said...

sulit talaga ang pumunta sa pagudpud. hay dapat i-sked ko yan. I hope i have much free time next year.

congrats! winner ka!

am voting dong naman.

jep said...

nakapunta na ako dyan... hehehe... sa saud beach, kaibigan falls at sa blue lagoon... province ko kasi ang ilocos norte... nadayo kami dyan for vacation... ang lamig sa kaibigan falls.. iba ang feeling.. ang sarap tumakbo sa dalampasigan ng saud beach feeling ko artista ako eh... haha..

yah boracay of the north minus the parties.. ung sand nga lang sa boracay eh powdered sand... hmmmm okay na un... wala nga lang banana boat sa pagudpud.. un lang.. sayang eh.. haha..

Andrea said...

Wow, I would love to travel over that bridge. All these photo's are great. I am ready to go to the beach.

Phivos Nicolaides said...

Congratulations for this post with all these gorgeous pictures.

quinttarantino said...

Great set of photos.
Congrats on your awards.
They are most deserved.

TENTAY™ said...

hey lawstude, grabe congrats. ang gaganda talaga. wala ko masabi. and I voted na dun sa nirequest mo malakas ka sakin eh. =) basta ba isasama mo ko next time. lol.

Lawstude said...

@ evlahos - thanks a lot sir. its a summary of all the places and things to see in Pagudpud.

Lawstude said...

@ jericho - mag-organize ka ng group tapos sama ako. ako tour guide lols. salamat.

Lawstude said...

@ vanessa - it depends really on how many persons are there to make the trip.

if there is just a couple of you, it is recommended to stay in hotels and resorts there (numbers to follow).

but if you will come as a group, it is recommended that you stay in one of their accredited homestays.

you may contact Amalia Currameng at 09195869313 or 09204557633 for accomodation and Helen Agullana at 09192006632 for food and catering. it's best however to bring your own baon.

hope this helps.

Lawstude said...

@ belen - salamat nay, medyo malayo pero sulit na sulit po ang pagpunta.

Lawstude said...

@ redlan - dong has been a good friend of mine kahit di pa kami nagkikita and i like his blog a lot.

salamat sa support and let us support dong this time.

Lawstude said...

@ jep - wow. glad u had the same experience. isa talaga sa mga pinakamagandang trip ko ang pagudpud this yar at definitely nasa No 1 Trip of the year ko sya at the moment.

Lawstude said...

@ andrea - glad i inspired you to go to the beach. that bridge was really amazing because it is located between the mountain and the sea.

Lawstude said...

@ phivos nicolaides - thank you and welcome to my blog. glad you liked the photos.

Lawstude said...

@ quintarantino - thank you sir.

Lawstude said...

@ tentay - why not. dapat pala mag-outing tayo mga bloggers eh para masaya lahat. lols.

Islander said...

"anyways, goodluck sa botohan, masipag mangampanya si tiklaton eh pero tinambakan ko yun."

di ko pa nga natatanong kung anong sikreto nya eh. baka may kasaling text votes. bili din akong prepaid card. hehe

beero said...

hope i could also explore pagudpud like you did. haayyyy...

anyways, congratz kuya for winning 2 times in a row! deserving ka naman talaga.

i already voted for dong ho and insulare. sabi mo eh. :)

the donG said...

pagudpud in my dreams. salamat sa series na ito. kaka enganyong pumunta. one time sama tayo sa byahe kasamang ibang backpacker bloggers.

Vanessa said...

Hi again. Thanks doon sa info. Sa homestay ba kayo? Do you have contacts in resorts?

arnie said...

...ang ganda nga nung place. perfect time to wind-up. tahimik at kunti lang ang tao..makakpagrelax ka talaga.:D

...congrats sa hall of fame!

Lawstude said...

@ islander - lols. goodluck. the last time i checked you both are in first place at 103 votes.

Lawstude said...

@ beero - maraming salamat bro. sana nga maexplore mo pagudpud kasi maganda talaga ang place.

maganda pareho blog ni dong at insulero kaya dapat suportahan.

Lawstude said...

@ the dong - sige dong sana magkatapat-tapat schedules natin. saan ba maganda pumunta?

Lawstude said...

@ vanessa - we stayed at HOmestay pero you can inquire at the following resorts. these are all located in Saud White Beach:

Terra Rika Beach Resort - 0918 937 1752;

Apo Idon - 0918 933 4464;

Northridge Resort - 0920 220 5089;

Villa Del Mar - 0920 553 4161

Hope these help.

Lawstude said...

@ arnie - yeah, not only relax but wander also.

thanx.

Selerines said...

Fantastic one lawstude..... Nice photos.... Where it is actually?

the donG said...

lawstude, punta kami ng capones by end of july 26-27. baka gusto mong sumama.

Lawstude said...

@ selerines - its in Ilocos Norte, a province up north of the Philippines.

Lawstude said...

@ the dong - cge i'll keep in touch.

dyosa said...

sigh. i have long been wanting to visit Pagudpud. someday.

wonderful photos. thanks for sharing.

Lawstude said...

@ dyosa - just happy to share my journeys with all of you and at the same time promote the beauty of pinas.

♥ K.i.i.k.a.Y ♥ said...

speechless

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