First time to hit Abra solo on a motorbike-scooter

Rough road in Pidigan amidst the rice fields. Another unplanned motorcycle adventure. The moment I went to the town of Pidigan in Abra, I asked an old lady stranger about the road going to the Abra River. I was alone and it is my first time to hit Abra province solo via motorbike. Super spontaneous, I just tried if I can do it and I realized, just do it! Doing it will determine if you

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Paoay Sand Dunes | Mini-Stranded

The wheel is submerged into the sand. No one was there to help.  A solo motorbike traverse to the Suba Sand Dunes of Paoay, Ilocos Norte was like close to suicide, uhhh... just because I wanted to break the rules. You have to use 4X4 to explore these sandy desert look alike, and it should be.  But because it was too expensive, 1 4X4 is good for 5 people who will share for the

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Paoay | Reaching Suba Sand Dunes, My First Solo >100km Ride

The other day marked another important day (in my life) with this hobby of mine that some are against. It was my first time to go riding solo driving a total of 170 kilometers. I thought I can not do it but yesterday was a test of courage.   Reaching the Suba Sand Dunes of Paoay, Ilocos Norte I found out that I can do it. This will signal a longer motorbike backpacking I

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Reaching Abra with a Motorcycle

I have always wanted to do a motorbike ride to the province of Abra but I still don't have the courage before. My mindset was just confined within negative vibes that it would be very dangerous to climb to Abra. But I believe they were just all hearsays. I've been hearing a lot of riders doing it. So if others can why can't I? Under the sun, with my bro, we braved the province of Abra.

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Burnham Park, a haven for bicycle lovers, young or old

An array of bicycles is awaiting bike-lovers to ride on them  If I hear Burnham Park, the first thing that comes out my mind is boating and bicycling. Baguio City in the province of Benguet, is the home of Burnham Park. Doing a bicycle ride around the park has always been a good idea. One of the many reasons why biking around this park is ideal is that it is pedestrian-friend

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Tapao Mountain Resort - Undocumented Motor Accident

Quickie bicycle ride going to Tapao Mountain Resort was a good idea With efforts for reforestation, the hills of San Juan, Ilocos Sur is becoming healthy again. The lush green hills become alive making the environment to look refreshing! The location gets more ideal for adventure and leisure and bicycling this area is such a good idea. Our group of 7 decided to visit the Tapao Mounta

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Paduquit River in Suyo, Ilocos Sur - beautiful thirsty river

Motorcycle ride to Suyo, Ilocos Sur's Paduquit River The mountain view keeps my eyes wide open into surprises and the addition to this is the river that is trying to cope up with the drought of summer.  The river called Paduquit River or some call it Paduguit (variant) in Suyo, Ilocos Sur is struggling to unleash it's beauty in spite of the thirst it has to handle. The emerald

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Daclapan Beach and Cabugao Church in Ilocos Sur

Daclapan Beach of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur at the background During one sunny weekend, me and my brother Emerson hit the road up north for another motorcycle ride.  Sadly, I lost some of our photos and the photos posted in this entry are the only 2 photos saved because I was able to upload them on my facebook account.  Anyway, it was a 30-minute ride from Vigan where we came

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Meet the cycling buddies behind Cycling Philippines

I am so glad that I am the elder brother of my two younger brothers who are in the same way fanatics of motorcycle rides so traveling with them with a motorcycle has always been easy. Having a motorcycle ride with them has always been fun because we have the same interest so having a motorcycle ride is a great bonding time for us. My brother Edison, the motorcycle trouble-shooter

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Cervantes, Ilocos Sur via Motorbike in 6 hours

Me and my brother up above the highest point of any highway system in Ilocos! I must say that Cervantes in the province of Ilocos Sur is my most favorite cycling destination (whether bicycle or a motorcycle) because of it's great beauty! The town of Cervantes is considered to be the last frontier of the province of Ilocos Sur because it is located at the eastermost part of the province.

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