Embark on a captivating journey with us as we explore the hidden gems of La Union, Philippines! Join us as we indulge in mouthwatering delights at Lakay Ago, Curo Restaurant, and Miriyenda, savoring the unique flavors of local cuisine. Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of the region as we try our hand at pottery at Red Clay Pagdamilian, immersing ourselves in the age-old art form passed down through generations. Experience the awe-inspiring moment of releasing turtles back into the ocean with Project Curma, contributing to conservation efforts in this beautiful coastal paradise. Our stay at Fatwave Resort offers a tranquil retreat amidst the waves, while the Ford Territory takes us on a thrilling ride through the scenic landscapes of La Union. Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with food, culture, and excitement!
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00:00One of my favorite summer destinations here in the Philippines is La Union so we're taking
00:04the 4 Territory to the Surfing Capital of the North.
00:18More than the sand, the surf, and the vibes, one of the biggest attractions for La Union
00:23is its proximity to Metro Manila.
00:25So we took the 4 Territory on a quick drive to the Surfing Capital of the North for a
00:30quick weekend out of town.
00:32While the 5-6 hour drive to San Juan La Union may seem daunting, it was made much easier
00:37in the comfort of the 4 Territory, including the cool interiors, with seat coolers, and
00:43the adaptive cruise control for the long drive down duplex.
00:46Also stopovers, that helps too.
00:50Speaking of, before we get to San Juan, we hit our first stopover for lunch.
00:55Before we get to the resort we're staying in, we're having a quick lunch break here
00:58at Lakay Ago.
01:01Being here in Lakay Ago really feels like you're in another world.
01:05This colorful destination has a lot of photogenic locations to start our trip off.
01:11This spot has what you need for a good stopover.
01:13It's picturesque, it has fresh air, and really good food.
01:19And the cool factor is not just skin deep.
01:22The restaurant is up a steep hill from their kitchen so food is delivered via pulley system.
01:29Speaking of, what would lunch stop be without the lunch?
01:34We had their signature pancit, which is delicious and affordable, especially for a bigger group.
01:44From Lakay Ago, it was a quick ride to Fat Wave Surf Resort, a boutique resort that served
01:53as our home base for the trip.
02:00We spent the afternoon there, unwinding before heading out for dinner.
02:09So I've heard of this nice little restaurant just 3 minutes away from Fat Wave where we're
02:13going to have our dinner.
02:14So that's where we're heading right now.
02:27So located here within Curbside Villa is Kuro Restaurant where we're having our dinner tonight.
02:34Kuro Restaurant is a high-end resto where you feast with your eyes just as much as your palate.
02:41The dishes we had were all hits and included a salad, appetizers, pasta, and the main dish,
02:50ribeye steak.
02:51If you want to know more about this, we do have a full video already up on our channel
02:55where we go more in-depth into the food we ate.
02:58Go check that out after watching this video.
03:00Finally, to cap off the night, we headed to Tiny Bar, which was walking distance from
03:05Fat Wave.
03:06It's a quaint little bar where the vibe is just as good as the drinks.
03:10As per its namesake, the location is not too large.
03:13This allows for a more intimate evening which includes good conversations with friends over
03:17drinks expertly crafted and created by their bartender.
03:32All of this equates to a good evening and a good way to end the long day.
03:38The next morning, we were up early for one of La Union's special local activities.
03:49Red Clay Pagdamilian offers different kinds of classes all to do with pottery.
03:56For us, we tried the one-hour hands-on pottery lesson where a guide will take us through
04:00coming up with our own pottery creation.
04:04It was both a fun and relaxing activity to start our morning.
04:08Pottery experts pay no mind to my lack of skills, but this is something that you can
04:12do solo or as a group.
04:17So that was the pottery experience here at Red Clay Pagdamilian.
04:19We have to let it rest for a bit so we're gonna come back tomorrow for the final product.
04:25At this point, it was getting close to noon so we set out to look for lunch, which we
04:29found at Merienda.
04:31Situated along the smaller streets, Merienda offers a cozy, quieter vibe for those who
04:36want a little bit of peace away from the bustle of the main popular areas.
04:41Plus you get the perfect accompaniment of home-cooked food, in our case, the special
04:47kare-kare, adobo flakes, and caldereta.
04:57And how can we forget dessert?
05:01Definitely a hidden gem that I'd like to return to myself.
05:04Finally to cap off our trip, we visited a non-profit organization for the second LU
05:08trip in a row, Project Korma.
05:11One of my favorite things to do here in La Union, whenever I'm here in La Union, is to
05:17visit Korma, which is a sea turtle conservation group.
05:21Once in a while they have turtle hatchings, they have turtle releases, and they post on
05:25social media, it's open to the public, and I like visiting them whenever I'm here.
05:29That's what we're doing right now, over sunset.
05:31Let's see what they have.
05:33While we were hoping to catch the turtle hatching, unfortunately they were not in season, but
05:37we did release a turtle that they've been nursing.
05:44We also had an in-depth conversation with the managing director, Carlos Tamayo.
05:49And if you're interested to hear more about Project Korma, we have a video coming up about
05:53it here on the spot.ph channel.
05:55Subscribe so you don't miss it.
05:58With all of our planned activities finished, all that was left to do is enjoy our homestay
06:03at Fat Waves Surf Resort.
06:08Their many different food choices, and their cozy amenities and rooms.
06:15Overall, another amazing trip in the books, made possible and more comfortable by the
06:20smooth drive of the 4 Territory.
06:25And before we enjoy the long drive back to Manila, there was one last stop we had to make.
06:33So before we head back to Manila, we're here at Red Clay Party to pick up what we made
06:36yesterday.
06:37Not perfect, but you know.