<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:50:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/ilocosnorte/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Stop at Batac Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were in Batac on the second day last month, with the thought of visiting the Presidential Museum. Unfortunately, it was still closed for the holidays. So we went to the plaza, parked our vehicles in]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/batacsquare/@ifarmgirl/quick-stop-at-batac-square</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/batacsquare/@ifarmgirl/quick-stop-at-batac-square</guid><category><![CDATA[batacsquare]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:52:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqkduQL6x3yGiuvwaqk42VpbXwdgo4Y3MzpoVrQ9MJ1BJ1PjhU8YfQePz2BznBKucepSNhWdy93xJLj8JyxsuP3Lf1KEetHsBkce2JCqPdMxKM98?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding awe and pride in a northern beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moment I stepped into the beach, I was blown away! How could this place exist? Here, of all places? Clearly, I have underestimated Northern Luzon. Admittedly, I have high standards when it comes to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@glecerioberto/finding-awe-and-pride-in-a-northern-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@glecerioberto/finding-awe-and-pride-in-a-northern-beach</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[glecerioberto]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3RTd4iuWD6NUeJEn5AVrJUoyatFqBqfcCJi1N7UixR4g2KPKN7w8NpZJrAnEirp3jfPSPTFHEAdUH6VAMz3QMrdBU2NFw5qUCw3cBCqa9um9XP1pJo98Q4j9whNDXTKXax7vb9wDQ6mVharUvCU5MC4wYVhxZHVrKL97qeQkfW56dU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balay ti Amianan [Malacañang of the North]]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the second day of the year, we headed to the so-called Malacañang of the North or Balay ti Amianan in the local dialect. It was once the official summer residence of the former President Ferdinand Marcos]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/balaytiamianan/@ifarmgirl/balay-ti-amianan-malacanang-of</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/balaytiamianan/@ifarmgirl/balay-ti-amianan-malacanang-of</guid><category><![CDATA[balaytiamianan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4KXnyPuZb957SVK22vg8ugFycmfBBRat6bb2BW7cCq13EvcJHC698BZ9Qe3mZ6ge5Ho2bXy9KmZqp9VVoy29eJGEJGDbw3nreAKVLU2x5TPotLjP6E?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Afternoon at San Agustin (Paoay) Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ilocos Norte became our choice for the family trip because we heard a lot about its rich history, apart from its beautiful white sandy beaches and dunes, among other things. Our first stop was the town]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/paoaychurch/@ifarmgirl/late-afternoon-at-san-agustin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/paoaychurch/@ifarmgirl/late-afternoon-at-san-agustin</guid><category><![CDATA[paoaychurch]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqkduQL6x3yGiuvwaqXNPBLu4NVyG4Z4c8aMva5pGrRq56fzoHZbAePPhahciFF5gZPxWwtMdzFXjaX62Ms5B18TddJWC3Kfn8BT14ujA61Rup7G?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Bojeador Military Park [Bannuar iti Amianan]]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were coming from a quick visit to the Patapat Bridge/Viaduct when we decided to drop by the Military Park or Cape Bojeador Park in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It was so windy, but since we were already there,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/capebojeador/@ifarmgirl/cape-bojeador-military-park-bannuar</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/capebojeador/@ifarmgirl/cape-bojeador-military-park-bannuar</guid><category><![CDATA[capebojeador]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqkduQL6x3yGiuvwaqdBv7WVCzMAt3KdwBAabbPDVuFonFYwMwJA6ZGYBNFNDrLyeyEk8aDZ2ai3FPxuGFXigPXqo8J9XRNhLjVg51rtkgemYjoU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Boats? No Problem: Side Trips to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time, energy, and effort. All these things create expectations, and to an extent, a sense of unhealthy entitlement. What’s worse than unmeet expectations is the idea of snatched privilege. I spent an entire]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@glecerioberto/no-boats-no-problem-side-trips-to-pagudpud-ilocos-norte-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@glecerioberto/no-boats-no-problem-side-trips-to-pagudpud-ilocos-norte-philippines</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[glecerioberto]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCbee5hzZJ19X4yXc7wYc7pYNX3YtkGecHZHu3vU8bxNWqQz9VeBvjXTbbFLXdnFXyvMbvEcTezb7xQcqz7DV8UERCYGYwNz9D8RFKMtiTKjiSETbj6SjgxFyhAzBx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Garden [Paoay]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ilocos Norte has a lot to offer (paid and some free) - may it be parks, beaches, gardens, historical structures, and such. Whilst we didn't explore every corner of the beautiful region, we had a chance]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/chinesegarden/@ifarmgirl/chinese-garden-paoay</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/chinesegarden/@ifarmgirl/chinese-garden-paoay</guid><category><![CDATA[chinesegarden]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/26uUsAjKTsXCDw7zixZR182JbFKvgzJ9YwsFpTVcRaGCmsqhA1unTgpqkduQL6x3yGiuvwaqKDVo92Up8cp6PfnFBnJn8QN43DtokC6wXqFnQgvQsbgHV7WTB8vqsKRqWbWa1ns8KcfhQJtoWuegPX8ztH2adksoaWNNYv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yongi's First Day of Adventure in the New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magandang buhay and Happy New Year❤️ 2026 is finally here, and it's looking great already. We kickstarted it with a road trip in the north (Ilocos Norte), the birthplace of the current president, and one]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/yongisadventure/@ifarmgirl/yongi-s-first-day-of</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/yongisadventure/@ifarmgirl/yongi-s-first-day-of</guid><category><![CDATA[yongisadventure]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ifarmgirl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:23:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4KXnyPuZb957SVK22HeNxZreB4bxHK3pcnsEewUkoKURB896j1hyfjgZUkK5N1gCByCqNACyLUyK3m7dfnZxU4DJHUDVxf1G7WnJG5KPA1x5UHoQjQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOURING ILOCOS NORTE PHILIPPINES IN A DAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOURING ILOCOS NORTE PHILIPPINES IN A DAY Today, we will be touring some spots in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Not the usual blogs for Splinterlands that we do. We also need time to rest and be with nature.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@ultm8x/touring-ilocos-norte-philippines-in-a-day-rkzcgd</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@ultm8x/touring-ilocos-norte-philippines-in-a-day-rkzcgd</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ultm8x]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:36:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu2L3iBMXq5y7xeiy1isFJsZxnMZSXuXEsxe4ee1cUkGyPuwwhprr7iw3c5vgx2e1d3mAPnZKxNAPxrn9Zbg3SwJ49jtpdrcrahtufoopdW1cpprZc3W59pEDNyD1ru1dxz4YSm4TutJDaKKsR9kaEfY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A World Heritage Site | Ilocos Norte, Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know in my last post about Ilocos Norte, I've mentioned that I've exhausted all destinations we've visited. Well, my bad because I missed out one spot in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Paoay is a 4th class]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/a-world-heritage-site-ilocos-norte-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/a-world-heritage-site-ilocos-norte-philippines</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:52:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/tdyZKgpV6mx1NVCEX37DcN8LMCDCDCvtgxGfaMpXMaZQGqnhUQYU71AJ4bPpE874PHowvYZSNbwWWU2a6yEctTMPAssjSrXWE5wFVxktU3mgfgpuvkVS4LYFzbY8qSMXetXaZ5tfQiYiGhMqMEnL3ADMiGTTuqJvjCDRp6F9vJ6b7YjxyR4WtQXCs5ZtXSP?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What else to do? | Ilocos Norte, Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're leaving my Maravilla travel series [1],[2] for now. Let's travel a little further up north once again! ✨ ILOCOS NORTE is my destination of choice today! That's right, we've been here before but who]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/what-else-to-do-or-ilocos-norte-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/what-else-to-do-or-ilocos-norte-philippines</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:31:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCAhEXsWCcFf7xzNPzAMsFXHoC8odcNNMTrWe3WujUu5iP76v1Hpa3w1cgJ3y2e5yX5iRxVT1fB7Frm1y6MKJo398oWc6ZqZbKNHCcKADNwAeBwyPQvKwk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick visit at Bangui Windmills | Ilocos Norte, Phlippines  (Part 4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was our second day in Ilocos Norte. After a quick visit to Bantay Abot Cave and Patapat Viaduct, we had to start the long journey back to Vigan, Ilocos Sur. As I was the one who planned the entire trip,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/bangui-windmills-ilocos-norte-part-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/bangui-windmills-ilocos-norte-part-5</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:54:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCiaxRYkvPP6YC6GenGWsQwgzxhQQp2LCW38TjJG4sZoGHHjhku1dEFzwbezsDfim5VyD3dquajxvZondj5YMhdEHDtjL76FP8CMmddhYWw43p3hnB4ZirfU5r6jLS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Small but scenic | Ilocos Norte, Philippines (Part 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know it's just been a day since I shared Part 2 of my Ilocos Norte trip but guess, I just couldn't stop talking about my Ilocos trip. Maybe I'm so excited to bring you to my favorite places in my country]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/small-but-scenic-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/small-but-scenic-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-3</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVNiatV74onbwuSY2Pt34fmhG9qd7XeBjxJqHm8dqk13L6mkhMezFyntVVMHETwmAfYu64TyYzr112HuUzhM3RY8Lq3DZYoiptxJLjxyp2Arexe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unleashing our Playfulness at Pagudpud | Ilocos Norte, Philippines (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we go! In my previous post, we've explored the sand dunes of Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Today, I'll bring you farther up north! Sounds exciting, right? 😉 From Paoay, we traveled approximately 95 kilometers]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/unleashing-our-playfulness-at-pagudpud-or-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/unleashing-our-playfulness-at-pagudpud-or-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:31:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5s4dzRwnVbzGY5ssnCE4wXzkeAEXyVtgk1ApQTwHMTp6y5PvEo1yennBfZ9qtc3YBhvGiipBNk9zGTzGW6vcgjZvno1T46e7emUFy7H9ES3m8BUbowvLYFvBNyz21N1iZCYANmYPEGMVeXqPXXxgmDy7pzLM23iLRUYgUKY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ride of a lifetime | Ilocos Norte, Philippines (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I felt that I might have spoiled you with the beauty of Cebu in the recent weeks that I forgot equally sharing the spotlight with the rest of the Philippines. I heard you! So today we will travel back]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/ride-of-a-lifetime-or-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-163772/@patsitivity/ride-of-a-lifetime-or-ilocos-norte-philippines-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-163772]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[patsitivity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5s4dzRwnVbzGY5ssnCE4wXzkeAEXyVtgk1ApQTwHMTp6y5PvEo1yennBfZ9qtc3YBhvGiipBNk9UBZLepgjd5JZhm5hVMByC51CM8Fe55mwaxTJuQdNkUqmWcMKmSiKbt7S8NcBWbDk63aKhjj1Hd8T2SiecvfwUhe6GWTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄]]></title><description><![CDATA[#travel #ilocosnorte #atv #ride #beautiful #destination]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gems/@bela29/6djqk9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gems/@bela29/6djqk9</guid><category><![CDATA[gems]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[bela29]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:23:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Fun in The Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[This picture taken on my vacation some of the beautiful sites of the Philippines. You can find this at Brgy Kapurpurawan Burgus Ilocos Norte. Open the picture to see more.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ilocosnorte/@mpy37/more-fun-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ilocosnorte/@mpy37/more-fun-in-the-philippines</guid><category><![CDATA[ilocosnorte]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mpy37]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 04:56:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8JxyWvtbhvcm5k3roJwHBR4WTALx7XaoRovo8pJnGa26VypAWbXespxZdT38gDECv9b5Uis1S1VWxvn3B2bgmdExPiXsLcxNmGzTVdovvzuczfdXZNQ9FHefPC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Riddle Experience Final Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello @sfp-ilocosnorte 😊 sayang wala pang riddle na magaganap. Pero kahit na ganito, gusto kong e share ang mga experience ko dito. Hi @sfp-ilocosnorte! Natutuwa ako sa mga riddle mo, ako ay bago lamang]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ridde-experience/@dauntlesscoward/best-riddle-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ridde-experience/@dauntlesscoward/best-riddle-experience</guid><category><![CDATA[ridde-experience]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[dauntlesscoward]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 02:20:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sun flower of MMSU Batac,Ilocos Norte]]></title><description><![CDATA[“There is beauty in simplicity” Follow me @edibanez01]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sunflower/@edibanez01/the-sun-flower-of-mmsu-batac-ilocos-norte</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sunflower/@edibanez01/the-sun-flower-of-mmsu-batac-ilocos-norte</guid><category><![CDATA[sunflower]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[edibanez01]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2017 07:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/W5LtFUPm6g774G2LPx8CTVHrbGQ778Sw45DBMcdCjm2UEAAUAzFsDfiurfDCaUiS82SdyLvunLBz9HkYus8rtsJJJNz6KHWyRnfS5SQDHRfwspaeEMSBK5tu8bvkr4Rbd78B46XKP4ReaUdV77kBAEHFmQygS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangui Wind Farm in Ilocos Norte, Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ilocos Norte Province tends to have more wind than many other provinces due to its location between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. They get regular and fresh North Westerly winds that make]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@marylizacaindoy/bangui-wind-farm-in-ilocos-norte-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@marylizacaindoy/bangui-wind-farm-in-ilocos-norte-philippines</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marylizacaindoy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:36:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Kz4AvTzHkfLvQ5Y1BkLgyYsrXzzmzuWzWLiNa8D68dCwg7QpZ7emzNaoFC8dc3UGD7SZHrh6R4hWjtyE6ETiHhmVPpM22mSLAQsKHBG1BZFAeBsWMhfoK8Qfv7KTZQ34PFZ8k4QJjYN8fLnQ5EnHni3Z6EADDUrBx2AP4sM3PyyJMqv3tknC6C3xx3ykHkRh3869hyrGjaLyMoS9v?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>