More Options to Visit Vigan - Pagudpud

Vigan is the second most-visited and second highest in tourism traffic in the Philippines next only to Boracay.  The high cost of hotels and hostels, and transient homes, however, keep many (as usual) from traveling, in general. Many today will enjoy travel in a group or with family members, and even relatives, to enjoy their experience.

So, now, we are providing more options to enjoy Vigan, and Pagudpud, with low-cost rentals!

Rent a house that accommodates up to 12 persons so you can bring food and other day-to-night necessities -laundry soap for instance - for a more comfy in-between tourist spot stay (we accept for free up to 2 kids) (check photos below)!

The 2nd floor room is air-conditioned with 2 double beds!

Or choose the other affordable accommodation rooms below:

This above dorm-type room accommodates up to 12 for only P500 each right at the heart of Vigan!

Contact us at 63-2-9941372 now for group discounts!

How To Use AirBnb

While there seems to be a lot of Filipinos who cherish and are excited by the choices they can have online, especially at Airbnb, their excitement is dashed when reality checks in (Credit Card Companies Rule the E-World! - kinda). The problem for most is that credit card is not really popularly used by Filipinos as much as remittance systems like banks, Western Union, MLhullier, and other pawnshop-turned-remittance centers that dot most towns in the country.

So, here's a little guide and help about Airbnb (and basically for most online service providers & retailers):
1. Airbnb message system censors phone numbers, email addresses, and ubiquitous website names or companies. It censors "Google" just so you have an idea.
2. You can reserve & book only through confirmed payment.
3. Airbnb payment systems includes credit card, Paypal, and other online payment systems.
4. If you have an ATM card for savings, especially for BPI, you can apply for online express payment system at your bank.
5. Smart money card is accepted by Paypal, and by far, the cheapest for regular Pinoy folks, like me, to access online shopping. It can be availed at any Smart Wireless Center or at BDO.
6. You cannot book via Western Union, or remittance centers, sorry. Unless of course you can beat around the system of the e-shop, then, way to go!

I hope this helps. As for our Airbnb listing, check it out here.

Guide Map to our QC Listing

At ToyKalapawMi

Expect a simple hut made of bamboo and local wood at ToyKalapawMi.

Forage in-season fruit like caramay...

 Back-to-basics bamboo room...

Socialize al-fresco...

 

Trek to the nearby Cordillera hills... or head to the beach (just a few minutes ride!)

Resilient Community Project

ToyKalapawMi now accepts long-term visitors for their Permaculture community practice.
Currently, the start-up group practices the following:

• organic farming 
• forest foraging
• integrated farming
• orchard tending.

 1-month trial period of $400 is now open.

Book Now

This package includes:

1. meal-sharing of breakfast and dinner.
2. 1 month accommodation (simple hut or simple room with electric fan)
3. use of farm & facilities
4. engagement in  activities above.

You may also book through AirBnb in case you have an account with them.

Blue & White Porcelain

It is said that baked blue-white porcelain originated in the Northern Song Dynasty  ca 960-1127. It became more popular during the Yuan and Ming dynasties (1271-1644). By 4th century, blue-white porcelain is shipped all over the world . It peaked during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and Europeans considered it valuable for its thin, translucent quality and exotic motifs.

The underglazed blue design is drawn with a cobalt pigment onto the stoneware body and painted over with a transparent glaze . It was fired at a high temperature and the smooth glaze never fades. It includes big bottles, pots, bowls and plates, with the traditional flavor of the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. Blue-white porcelain is said to belongs to color-glazed porcelain using cobalt oxide. First, using cobalt oxide, paint the unbaked mould, then applied a layer of translucent glaze over it and bake it at 1,300 degrees Celsius.  Blue-white porcelain is also known as the "ever-lasting blue flower."

Antique, Vintage, Eco-Friendly and OOAK Products Now Available Online!

ToyKalapawMi Library & Museo-shop took a while to plan and prepare. We have just taken shot on some of our available collectibles and home products that now accepts bids online though our Facebook page and start investing your money or collecting items you can use (with care please!) Th items include antiques older than a century!, you, decades, and many vintage items that are now hard to find!

We also have a lot of china / porcelain collections that you can use for dining! Mix and match!