Abra - Calaba Bridge, a Dream Come True to the People of Abra

Calaba Bridge is a 900-meter Austrian Modular Bridge built across Abra River, one of the largest river systems in the Philippines. It was designed by Waagner Biro Philippines, Inc. and was completed in the year 2010. Constructed along the Abra-Ilocos Norte National Road, it connects the three municipalities of La Paz, Danglas and Lagayan to Bangued, the capital town of Abra.

Abra - Visiting the Not So Well-known Town of Tayum

After having breakfast in one of the fast food chains around the town plaza of Bangued, we rented a tricycle going to the town of Tayum, locates at 5 KM away northeast from the capital town of Bangued; travel time is around 15 minutes. This town must be well-known for its centuries-old, spanish era church dedicated to Sta. Catalina de Alejandria.

ABRA TRAVEL GUIDE: Bangued Tourist Spots and Attraction (A DIY Walking Tour Itinerary)

ABRA TRAVEL GUIDE: Things To Do, Tourist Spots and Attractions in Bangued

Whenever I travel, I always do walking tours around the place I visit. It's actually one of my favorite activities! I enjoy walking and wandering around while savoring the place's different interesting sights, attractions, tourist spots, trying out local food and interacting with the people around the community. Last May 26, 2012 I was able to roam around the town of Bangued, the capital town of Abra.

Abra and Apayao, my 62nd and 63rd Provinces

This is a 3-day trip in Northern Luzon that happened last May 26-28, 2012. Together with my friend, we visited the provinces of Abra and Apayao, my 62nd and 63rd provinces! We also had a side trip in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte as we go along this trip. We had fun trying out local delicacies, visiting churches, ancestral houses, parks, capitol buildings and meeting new friends. Plus, I also had a chance to surf at the blue lagoon beach in Pagudpud. Woohoo!