It is a known fact that the cities where broken hearts go-Baguio and Sagada, are full every summer holiday, we went instead on the road less traveled. Have to convince my family to drive to Bontoc from Lepanto that Good Friday-the capital of Mountain Province,
Halsema Highway is the Cordilleras’ major artery, linking urban Baguio City to most of this mountainous region. It is also called “Mountain Trail,” “Vegetable Highway,” and “Philippines’ Highest” due to obvious reasons: it is a road in the mountain, it is where most of the
My previous posts on Sagada were focused on activities and places outside the town proper. However, Day 1 in this town always starts at the poblacion or the town’s center. Of course, the bus terminal and the tourism office are located here! However, within the
Sagada is such an outdoor-oriented place. You won’t enjoy its beauty if you’ll just cuddle on your room or “not in the mood” to walk. Indeed, going to this town would burn up your calories! One of the best things to do it is to
It was my first time travelling beyond La Trinidad Valley and into central Benguet and all the way to Mountain Province in the Cordilleras. I was excited since it is also my first time heading to Sagada, and first time travelling in one of the
I got this penchant for exploring new things whenever I’m travelling, especially when it is something that is deeply etched in the psyche of the locals. As for the Kankanaey-Igorots of Sagada, chewing betel nut or momma is a tradition that has been in their culture
Two days to go before 2013, and it was also our last day in Sagada. Wouldn’t it be nice to symbolically embrace a new beginning by watching the sunrise in the Cordilleras, as the golden rays gradually touch the mountains while the clouds embrace the earth? The