Road Trip to Ilocos, Part 3: Pagudpud....... the next Boracay?

As I walk on the shores of Pagudpud, I noticed that it has come alive and is brimming with the typical activities that you would normally find in Boracay.

White sand beach festooned with multi-colored flags.



A variety of hotels and resorts.









Henna tatoo



Shell trinkets sold on its beaches.



My, it even had a bikini open!



Some guests even chose to vacay there instead of Boracay for a change of pace.

Pagudpud is a better option, I think, because unlike Boracay, most of the beach is relatively free of bancas. The bancas are only allowed to dock in two designated areas. Prices are much cheaper, there's less people, the water is bluer and most of all, it's more tranquil and less commercialized.

Now, a braid girl and a masseuse on the beach are the only ones missing for a truly "Boracay-ish" experience.