Escape to Pagudpud-Ilocos Norte's finest Beach

Got tired of the hustle and bustle of the city life and here comes an invite for Pagudpud. I instantly got excited but worried as I might not keep up with the long travel. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is a 12 hour drive from Manila. Pagudpud is believed to be the Boracay of the North, for me it should not be associated with Boracay. Pagudpud is the pride of Ilocos and has it's own beauty. 

My First Time to Ride a Sleeper Bus, sometimes I call it a  Slipper Bus

You can also travel via air,Laoag bound, it'll only take you like an hour to reach Laoag, Ilocos Norte and from there you can take a bus ride to Pagudpud. I opted to take a bus because it's cheaper, I think it costs me only 800 pesos(one way). My boyfriend by the way is from Ilocos, Norte. Luckily his parents lend as their car key because I can't think of a better way to enjoy Ilocos as their best places are miles apart. 

This is my second time in Ilocos Norte and my first time in Pagudpud. My first impression of Pagudpud was "oh okay" because I arrived there during the night. The best time to appreciate the beach of Pagudpud is at the break of dawn or when the sky is red during sunset and you can just throw away your slippers and run to the shore barefooted. It's like running on a polvoron.

The beach is so peaceful and the sand feels like flour

If you are a beach lover, I would suggest the White Beaches of Pagudpud, there are a lot of accomodation options, you just have to be picky. lol! There's only one shore,only different hotel accomodations. Also, it's like what you see is what you get. Pagudpud is not just about the white powdery like beaches, it offers more, you just have to travel as the best places are kilometers apart

We also went to the so called Blue Lagoon, a different white beach located at the heart of Pagudpud. The place is jaw-dropper I must say. The beach is too rocky and the waves are strong but I like the way it is that's why for me it's perfect. But for some, rocky beach is a no no.

Blue Lagoon-the Heart of Pagudpud

Blue Lagoon

 For those who love the nightlife better start wanting bonfire activities as Pagudpud is not like Boracay or Puerto Galera with bars everywhere. Lucky me, I enjoy simple things.