Vigan’s Exceptional Tasting Food, Philippines 🇵🇭 

Mergim you are a true travel vlogger....you really know how to discover the gems in the places you go to!!! Cheers to more adventures may it be in the Philippines or in other countries.

Before, I watched your food vlog as educational. NOW, because you eat like a local, I begin to salivate and hungry watching your vlogs. But I can't get an original vigan langonisa near me this late in the afternoon here in Manila. Enjoy !!

Mergim’s at it again! Food review like Mark Wiens 💙

Nicole did a good job showing you the right places to go at.

A very quaint looking street and square. Would love to visit Vigan. And the food looks insanely delicious.

Thank you for showcasing Vigan... I've enjoyed watching it and also thank you for showing all the places you've been. Ilocanos are also very friendly. Philippine tourism has really a lot to offer. Take care as always Mergim! 😊❤

Canadian with Philippines ancestry, watching you makes me hungry and homesick of Filipino food…

who just got hungry after seeing these delicious foods? i know i did!

One of your best vlogs is this in Vigan.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I wish more people will watch it. I had no idea how Vigan is like and…. Wow! This is the Philippines during the Spanish times - the buildings, karitela/kalesa, church, plaza, small streets, layout of the place is like in Spain. I was surprised how well preserved and clean it is. Thank you for taking us there and appreciate the history, food and place itself. Vigan longganisa is quite famous and all the others that you had. Some regions/provinces have their own version of longganisa and their take on adobo and other Filipino dishes. You should visit Pampanga for a culinary adventure as they are known for good food and crafts as well furnitures made there and the famous Lantern Festival in December before Christmas.

I've never been to Vigan. This episode brought back some memories when I visited my Grandparents antique ancestral homes. The streets at night was so illuminated and the old designed homes and restaurants in both sides of the streets created a typical Spanish village in the colonial period. I feel like I was transported back to the 1900s while watching it. Good job👏👏👏👏

I just ❤ PHILIPPINES from California

Ive been to Vigan a beautiful with its rich Spanish colonial heritage especially at Calle Crisologo its like you just step into a time machine and went back to its old colonial era .

You should visit Baluarte ni Singson next time. And you must leave ilocos on daytime so can see the view of the ocean and the rice farms.... In Paoay you did not visit the Malacanang of the North.

Thank you as always for sharing your adventures, Mergim. You truly bring us closer to our home country. Next time explore mountain province: batad, banawe and sagada. You will never round out of places in the northern part of the Philippines. Mountain province, Apayao and Batanes.

Next trip, Mayon Volcano!👌

I ❤ this video "...ty🫡 Mergim ❤🙏👍💝🇵🇭🇳🇱 God Bless you 🙏 💖

Mergim great idea sharing bibingka with the workers and for truly enjoying your Vigan trip to the point of being emotional when it was time to leave. We always look forward to your vlogs especially when you travel and explore the beauty of the 🇵🇭 may it be in Vigan or any of the islands. For us, who are far away from the motherland, what you show us is the best ! You keep us entertained daily and we always get excited watching your vlogs!

You missed out a lot in Ilocos Norte. There are water falls to visit, a vineyard called Adams, a lot of different white beaches, the light house, etc

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One of the best things about the Philippines is that Animals can even understand English @4:40, lol. good job Mergim, thanks for showing the beauty of Ilocos Region.

Love this series Mergim, never thought about going to Vigan - will add this on the list the next time I'm in the Philippines...cheers!

Awesome videos of Vigan, Mergim! Will definitely go there next time. It actually reminded us of the streets of Italy. Best bibingkas are the ones made on the small street stalls.

Try the cuisines of Iloilo, the very original and authentic sisig in Pampanga. Try the coco milk and delish desserts of the Bicol and Visayan regions, and even the Mindanao.

NEXT TIME VISIT THE BURGOS LIGHT HOUSE THE CAPURPURAWAN ROCK FIRMATION THE BLUE LAGOON AND SAUD BEACH IN PAGUDPUD🙏☺️😀👍👌🌞☀️⛱️🏖️❤️💐🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

my hometown. Havent been here for 22 years and so much has changed. I actually grew up on that very street you are in now which is so famous for tourists. Back in the late 90s, there were barely any lights nor establishments there and no tourists ever visited the city.

The native bibingka is made in rice flour with coconut milk and cooked in charcoal and not baked

Why did you left so early, I believe Ilocos has a lot to offer. Godbless you 😊

You didn't try Tokwa't Baboy ilocano version they make the best ones

Very nice content Mergim! glad you enjoyed the rich culture an people of Vigan

Thank u for staying a little bit longer in the Philippines. Showcasing the culture, foods, tourist spots of the Philippines. I hope that the Tourism Dept recognised ur effort for showcasing the beauty of the Phililpines.

You are living the life, man! I used to travel a lot when I was your age but we didn’t have the idea of vlogging before. I’m 38 now. I’ll just let you do the traveling for me. I’ll watch every video you post from now on . Stay safe my friend.

Next time cross the other side, the eastern side, the Cagayan Valley Region (Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino - Provinces) There is so much to visit and to do there including unique delicacies. Like The Callao Cave Church (Church inside the underground Cave), Sta. Ana White Beaches, River Rafting, Mountain adventure, Hot springs, etc. Cheers!

I didn’t know Vigan has so many nice attractions.

Im salivating while watching this, as an ilocana myself and far away from home,.i've been craving these dishes so badly,.🥺

I felt the same thing.. When we visit Ilocos Sur (South) and Ilocos Norte (North).. we easily fell in love with the beauty and esthetic of the place specially in Vigan... We've been there for about 3 days and 2 nights way back December 2018, and when finally it's our time to depart the area it feels very nostalgic and I feel like I don't wanna go home anymore.. I'll try to visit again maybe with my friend or Family

Great series on Vigan. I had no idea how much it has to offer. Wow! Love the Spanish style buildings and streets; didn't realize they still use the horse drawn carriages/kalesa. Enjoyed the food tour as well. Thanks Mergim!

You're in Vigan but you did not yet explore the mountains of Ilocos and Cordillera it would also be epic but just don't fall on the ravine and landslides.

Great video ❤

Very nice tour of the north

MERGIM ….. THANK YOU FOR VISIT MY PROVINCE ILOCOS SUR, BE SAFE AT ALL TIME GOD BLESS I DID WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have a great time……..AGYAMAN KAMI KENKA SIR MERGIM SIR MERGIM FROM THAILAND LESS THAN 10 K to 160 K SUBSCRIBER AMAZING IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU 👏 👏 👏 BRAVO….

Always some great stuff, man! Keep it up

This was a great series !

Bagnet is Ilocos own version of Krispy Pata or Lechon Kawali, which they also used and added it to various Ilocano dishes, Pakbet or Pinakbet, Empanada etc.

mergim, u give me soo much inspiration to visit the Philippines, thank u very much

I hope that your still at Vigan. At the back of the village is a zoo called "Balwarte". Go visit and feed the camels and see the lions of the former governor Chavit Singson.

The bibingka is made of cassava. There are other kinds of bibingka made of glutinous rice.

So so yummy Vigan delicacies you tasted Mergim. I envy your travel vlogs to Ilocos....sayang you stayed so shortly...so bitin.... hopefully you'll go back with friends Sho n Justin. Great video as always. Thank you Mergim. God bless

you are the definition of a travel and food vlogger man!!!!my mom always watch your videos like the legendary mark weins!!! hahaha

OMG ilocano dishes 👍 really good

Not all foreign tourists visit the Ilocos region particularly Vigan. Im very happy to watch thede episodes because i can sende u really enjoyed ur time there. Thank u for these videos and i might go back to Vigan this coming March....and its all because of u

Always interesting contents Sir Mergim,thanks forntje vlogs

Did you not check the paintings at the museum of hotel Luna? They have the popular paintings of the Filipino National artists

Idol Mergim, Dinagyang Festivals in Iloilo City have just started from Jan. 12 - 28, 2024 and also Sinulog Festivals in Cebu. Safe travel back to Manila sir...

Totally enjoyed your Ilocos vlogs! Next time you might want to go to the Bicol region. If you do that, swing by San Pablo, Laguna, Villa Escudero, some places in the Quezon province and whilst in Bicol, don’t forget to go to Caramoan and Sorsogon. Safe travels, Mergim!

Yes kuya mergim i alway enjoy uour video sll time you upload❤❤❤

It's PINAKBET..not pink-bet 😂 amazing food trip there.. i love Vigan..been there last yr..❤❤❤ Hope to see u in BGC on Sunday!

Very much enjoyed this Northern Luzon travel vlog series. Thank you, Mergim. Be well and stay safe. 😊

Nice vlog mergim! Thanks for sharing this journey! Sending love from Australia!!!♥️♥️♥️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Thanks!

Great food vlog 😊

Craving for some Vigan empanada now because of this video 😮

i'm gonna call pinakbet, pinkabet now, coz it sounds so girly and cute haha

OMG! Mergim you got all our especialty dish in our hometown😊 Enjoy your meal! yumyum!

Beautiful place and yummy foodies 😍❤️😋 thanks mergim for bringing us in your trip in Ilocos 😍👌

the vigan longanisa contains fat that melts and makes the sausage very tasty, in turn makes it shrink. abra is on the the other side of the mountain, which is my home province.

Hapy new year!

Awesome 👏

Look yummy Eat well …

I am starving already!

great video! You should have tried the Casa Jardin's empanada. They make it fresh, softer, and a little larger! The one you ate was pre-heated, it came from an oven, so its not as fresh. Casa Jardin is just adjacent to Calle Crisologo, next time, maybe

Wow nagutom ako Merrgin

The Pinakbet looks Awesomely Delicious!!! ohh yes you put a lil Mayo on that bad boy …Beautiful

Wow

Wow! You make me hungry dude! I'm craving for bagnet now. Thanks dude for this incredible vigan vlogs.. great content.

That’s right. You’re supposed to make the most of your stay whenever you visit a place and trying the food in that area should be part of your list of things to do.

Kan you go To mt Pinatubo pls! 😢

Mergim … you’re getting the hang of Filipino food already … good job … 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙂

Amazing ang yummy food in ilocos region, you should try the local pizza there called vegetable pizza

So jealous, what a feast!

Wow...vigan longanisa...super sarap yan❤❤❤

Try Marsha’s brownies, the corniks, bagnet, pancit bihon hubad, malunggay pandesal, malunggay ice cream that changes color when dripped by calamansi. Also try the pinakbet pizza

Great town, touristy but not too much, you experience more culture than tourist traps like Boracay. If you want to see similar towns like this nearer to the capital, you might want to take a look at the province of Laguna.

Wahoo Mergim this was cool, I see you couple of weeks a go exiting the elevator at our apartment in BGC Uptown Tower 1 and you are pretty tall so I think that all that food and calories you will be able to burn it fast, it would have been nice to have a chat over a coffe downstairs at Wildflower caffe, but I'm all-ready back in LA,

Poqui-poqui is amazing! Just don't ask people where to find it when you get back to Manila.

Hi Mergim! Try Batanes island next.

🎉yes I agree with jommer martin , since he loves spicy foods he must try the cuisine of Bicol region

Watching from GB 🇬🇧 Kasarap naman…

You can take the bibingka in your hot3l and have it for breakfast,its good for 3 days even without refrigerator.😊

You should visit the southern part of Luzon too. Try to see what the Bicol provinces have to offer.

Lots of food❤

Hi just wanna thank you for checking out the OG...most authentic Pinoy foods and delicacies in our Country...we appreciate you! Just first watching your vlogs make me think to travel again!!!❤

HELLO MERGIM!!!!🤙❤️🇵🇭

❤

You missed the Pinakbet Pizza while you were in Laoag!

Difference between Bagnet and Lechon Kawali is that Bagnet is simply crispier and more natural in a way that it doesn't have lots of ingredients throwed in it Also, Pinakbet is one of my favorite vegetable dish BUT kinda sad why the Pinakbet there doesn't have squash because I always prefer pinakbet with squash AND lastly, 1.4k pesos for all that? That's a bit expensive BUT it's a restaurant so I guess that's fine? I really wish the KARINDERYA or basically the whole LOCAL FILIPINO FOOD business in the Philippines blooms so that we can get more affordable and more accessible Filipino dish because honestly in a Karinderya, you can get a Pinakbet for like 30-40 pesos only (no bagnet, with bagnet it's more expensive), the common red sweet longganisa for like 10-20 pesos each, a sisig for like a 50-80 pesos, a Pork Sinigang for 40-50 pesos, a Chopseuy for 30-40 pesos Instead, we only have limited options for it and the prices are like 2-3x more than usual

Now craving for empanada, 😂

1st!

I don't miss a single episode of your vlog Mergim. Hence, I've already memorized your outro haha. Looking forward to your next adventures.

I feel Hungry that you eat wow So delicious kusina food

I'm quite disappointed that you didn't go where the authentic Ilocos empanada and longganisa are from. The Vigan variants are not the famous ones, they're just famous for the site, not the food though,lol. The ones in Batac, just beside Paoay in Ilocos Norte ARE famous ones. Anyway, there's always "next time".