Pannzian Beach is a breathtaking piece of paradise, tucked away in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Here, there are no televisions sets, hardly any cellphone signal, no swimming pool or other high-tech amenities. What we have is our natural surroundings. The roaring waves, the towering mountains, the singing wind. Good books keep us company and bonfires hug us warmly when we need it. Sumptuous homegrown an
d organic food keep our bodies healthy and our hearts full. Local wine makes us talk and good music makes us dance. Beyond the boundaries of the mountains behind us, there is more to discover. Our hearts pump faster whenever we go off on a Pannzian adventure: hiking up the mountains, crossing a hanging bridge, jumping off cliffs and revering powerful waterfalls. To keep us even more alive, the beach is the perfect place for a round of football, volleyball or a game of intense Ultimate Frisbee. To wind down, we watch our world pass by under a shaded hammock by the beach. Sometimes, comfortable rooms are our choice sleeping spots. Other times, we opt for pitched tents on the shore, the stars the only witnesses to our good night’s rest. There are no strangers here in Pannzian Beach. Only travelers from different backgrounds: perhaps a backpacker on his way to an unknown destination, a corporate executive on retreat, a couple on honeymoon, or an artist looking for inspiration. Each one on a different path, but each one shares the common love of traversing the world. Pannzian Beach becomes their shared experience. Surprisingly, for many of our visitors, they’ve found that escaping to Pannzian Beach brings them right back home.
