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    11 Reasons To Fall In Love With Ilocos, Philippines

    Two words, 14 letters, say it and I'm yours—Ilocos Empanada

    Isabelle P. Laureta
    by Isabelle P. Laureta

    Community Contributor

    1. This fried pork belly called Bagnet

    Via ensogo.com.ph

    Not for the faint of heart.

    2. THE Ilocos Empanada

    Via discoverph.com

    Yaaaasssssss.

    3. Bangui Wind Farm

    Via globalresourceadvisorsllc.com

    3. Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

    Via flickr.com

    It's always #ThrowbackThursday somewhere.

    4. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

    Via media-cdn.tripadvisor.com

    5. Dinengdeng

    Photographer : Raymund Macaalay / Via angsarap.net

    Don't judge it 'til you've tasted it.

    6. Malacañang of the North

    Arnel C. Manlises / Via flickr.com

    7. Paoay Sand Dunes

    Via ensogo.com.ph

    Don't you just wanna dip your toes on that smooth patch of sand? Ooohh..

    8. Bantay Bell Tower

    Via i1.trekearth.com

    9. Miki Noodles

    Via wordpress.com

    Oh, and have I mentioned you can get two servings of this hearty noodles for only a dollar? So much win.

    10. Vigan Longganisa

    Via i5.photobucket.com

    AKA the best sausage you'll ever eat.

    Still not convinced?

    Via i.imgur.com

    Here, have a photo of a sleeping tiger taken at Baluarte, Ilocos Sur.

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