Heritage has its price. A boutique hotel in Laoag published room rate is over a thousand a night while a modern heritage styled hotel in Vigan is over two thousand.
Common between the two cities is the widespread use of a language that is distinct, rich and with a heritage, Ilokano.
Ilokano binds the people in whatever city, town or region; it is the primary means of communication across income classes. Values like the language are intact. The people remain to be respectful of others, humble, thrifty, industrious and calculatingly aspirational.
The landscape at the centro particularly in Vigan is aesthetically pleasing in daytime more so at nighttime.
Ilocos Norte and Sur. Love its language, values and the landmarks. Conveniently, this experience is only 8 hours away from Manila in landlocked Luzon. There are no entrance fees to pay.
Agyamannak Ilocos. Dios ti agngina kenka.
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