The Backpack Adventures

Vigan City is located in the province of Ilocos Sur. It is some 405.3 kilometers north of Manila. Despite its distance to Manila, it is actually possible to have a 2N 1D tour of it without needing to check in a hotel. Here's how you can have a DIY: Vigan in a Day . DIY: Vigan in a Day Your adventure begins in Manila. Head to one of the bus terminals* below and board the "midnight"/ sleeper buses to Vigan City . Partas Bus Cubao Terminal : 816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao Quezon City ☎ +63 (2) 7278278 Pasay Terminal : Aurora Boulevard (Tramo) Corner Edang St. San Roque, Pasay City ☎ +63 (2) 8528194 Dominion Bus Lines Dapitan, Sampaloc, Manila ☎  +63 (2) 7414146 *You should book for a reservation during the Holidays/ Weekends because these terminals usually get crowded during these times. Vigan City Arch The trip to Vigan City takes about 8-9 hours depending on traffic. I highly recommend that you bring a packed breakfast and lunch to cut the cost of food

Ilocos Norte is the northwestern-most province in Luzon Island. Despite its distance from Manila, the province offers a lot of beautiful natural and man-made attractions that would surely make one come back for more.  Top 10 Things to Do in Ilocos Norte If you're planning to visit Ilocos Norte for the first time, here's something that might help you plan your trip: Top 10 Things to Do in Ilocos Norte 1. Buy locally made souvenirs. 2. Take a selfie or a couple shots with the picturesque  Patapat Viaduct  as your background. 3. Visit  St. William the Hermit Church  and the sinking bell tower. 4. Check-in at  Fort Ilocandia Resort . 5. Visit and take a refreshing dip at  Kabigan Falls . 6. Take an Instagram perfect shot of  Bangui Windfarm . 7. Visit and learn sandboarding in  La Paz Sand Dunes  /  Paoay Sand Dunes . 8. Enjoy the view from  Cape Bojeador Lighthouse . 9. Spend a day at any resort in  Pagudpod . 10. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage  Paoay

Tokyo DisneySea is the only one of its kind among the Disney theme parks around the world. Because of this, it became one of the most visited theme parks in Japan . As a matter of fact, it attracts millions of local and foreign tourists annually.  Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo DisneySea If you're planning to visit Tokyo DisneySea for the first time, here's something that might help you with your visit. Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo DisneySea 1. Have your photo taken with your favorite Disney character. 2. Take an Instagram perfect shot of Mt. Prometheus. 3. Take photos of different photo-perfect areas of the park. 4. Let you (inner) kid enjoy the Jasmine's Flying carpet ride. 5. Ride the Caravan Carousel Ride. 6. Ride the Aquatopia ride. 7. Ride the Tower of Terror. 8. Ride a Venetian gondola at Mediterranean Harbor. 9.Try out the Journey to the Center of the Earth Ride. 10. Visit and dine inside Colombia. Bonus Tip:   Avail of the Fastpass to en

Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most visited theme parks in Japan . It attracts millions of local and foreign tourists every year.  Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo Disneyland If you're planning to visit Tokyo Disneyland for the first time, here's something that might help you enjoy your time in this awesome theme park.  1. Have your photo taken with your favorite Disney character. 2. Take an Instagram worthy photograph of Cinderella's castle. 3. Ride the Disney bus (Disney Resort Cruiser) or train. 4. Watch the daytime and nighttime parades. 5. Ride Mark Twain's Riverboat. 6. Ride the Big Thunder Mountain ride. 7. Go inside the Haunted Mansion. 8. Ride the Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expedition ride. 9. Visit Tom Sawyer's Island. 10. Stay until closing time and watch the fireworks display and illumination of Cinderella's Castle. Bonus tip: Avail of the Fastpass to enjoy all rides without the hassle of lining up. How about you?