In a travel feature story on TIME.com, sandboarding at the La Paz Sand Dunes was mentioned by writer Hans Villarica as one of the thrills on the earthly wonders of Ilocos Norte, the top reason to visit the province. Read the other top 4 reasons here.
Here are some videos that made the Jackson and Thomas boys’ recent visit to Laoag way different from their usual heritage itinerary.
LAOAG, ILOCOS NORTE — loQal team visits Laoag’s famous sand dunes to experience the thrill of riding on a 4×4 and also to try on an activity that has already gained popularity in the region – sandboarding. Video produced by loQal.ph
The Ilocos Norte-based Laoag Eco-Adventure Development Movement hopes to attract more tourists through GMA Network’s Ka-Blog. Sandboarding was first introduced on the LEAD Movement blog in August last year and was later blogged about by travel bloggers, who were in Ilocos early this year, until it was picked up by Ka-Blog. The teen magazine show’s sandboarding episode airs on April 10, 2010 Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Ka-Blog host Mico Aytona hops on a sandboard and discovers the thrill of the latest sport to try… and where else but in the vast sand dunes of Ilocos?
6 months after the group introduced the latest sport and adventure to try out in Ilocos, LEAD Movement finds itself hosting the Northern Philippines Visitors Bureau “Lakbay Norte” Media tour, through the invitation of Sammy Blas of Saramsam Cafe and Mike Diaz of Herencia de Paoay, in an early morning sandboarding adventure at the dunes in Suba, Paoay. The successful 2-day Ilocos tour was participated in by feature writers and photographers from Philippine dailies, Inquirer and Bulletin; ABS-CBN Global’s TFC and Knowledge Channel; inflight magazines such as Mabuhay, Zest Air, Smile, Sidetrip, Asian Traveler and Sea Air; and freelance writers and bloggers.
Sandboarding is now the latest buzz in the travel/tourism and adventure circles. Being the 10th top destination in the Philippines today, Ilocos Norte hopes to attract more visitors with its new offering.
The LEAD Movement in a recent Sunday sandboarding adventure at the La Paz sand dunes. Friends Jonard, Bernard and Lei joined in.
There’s more to discover in Ilocos Norte… GAMEPLAN’s Wowie Meloto joins the LEAD Movement and the Adams Mountaineering Org. in a tough climb to Mt. Palemlem, 1328 mASL. Also… get transported to the world-famous sand dunes in La Paz, Laoag. Click here to view video now.
Wake up, Ilocos feature on sandboarding and the first sandboarding competition in the Philippines
Be aware…
Ilocos Norte is not just about old churches and landmarks that bespeak its rich history. It is also proud of its abundant natural wealth – pristine beaches and untouched forests that host a high amount of biodiversity. Help save this wealth for the coming generations to enjoy.
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