BIYAHENG SAGADA, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE | Don't Panic, It's Organic

SAGADA | 

Sagada, not long after the release of a local movie stole the attention of romanticists, has become an instant resolve for adventurers: happy and sad. It is surprisingly amusing how a faint, antiquated, held in reserve, sheepishly pretty little town has promptly become the “tadhana capital of the Philippines.”

So yet again, we travel hundreds of kilometers to get lucky, either to make a break or bend and mend our own kind of tadhana: past, current or potential.

What is your Sagada story?

What is your tadhana story.

I’d love to hear it, dear.

BUSCALAN VILLAGE, Tinglayan, Kalinga | Traversing Mountains To Meet The Last Regal - Wang-Od

BUSCALAN VILLAGE | Tinglayan, Kalinga

Buscalan Village, one of the 20 barangays in the municipality of Tinglayan in the district of Kalinga, is the humble quarter of the oldest and last long-established tattoo maker, Wang-Od. It is nestled peacefully in between supersized mountains and grass-grown valleys of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), that surely completes an extraordinary mountaineering venture. The main challenge in getting to this sequestered paradise is its inaccessibility to any mode of transportation. From the foot of the mountain, just where the farthest point reachable by vehicle, one has to trek for almost two hours.

CITY OF BAGUIO, Benguet | Just 5 Of The Hundred and Forty Six Other Things To Do In Baguio

CITY OF BAGUIO | Benguet

Baguio City, core spot for trade in Cordillera Administrative Region, is one of the most hyped destinations by tourists in the province of Benguet. Boasting an altitude of more than 5,000 feet, it sure make as a nice hideout in the mountains. The roads tend to be packed by either cars or tourists during late afternoon especially on the busiest part – Session Road, so wear comfortable foot gear as you will be using your bottom most of the time. Pack enough sweatshirts of any type to keep you warm as it is going to be chilly at night. Yes, baby, it'll chilly. 

HOW TO GET TO BAGUIO CITY

From Manila

1. Several bus companies offer regular trips bound for Baguio. Victory Liner Inc., for one, accessibly scattered around the Metro - Cubao, Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan; transports passengers conveniently to and from Baguio at a fare of Php 450, with 15-30 minute interval. An hour to an hour and a half of regular rest room privilege is provided to commuters as you pass along the northern provinces. Travel time is approximately 6 hours. De luxe type, with built in rest room and seat back recliners, is also offered at Php 750, leaving at an hourly interval. Travel time is cut down into 4 hours.

** There are many ways to explore the city, you can rent  a cab, ride a PUJ or act like a pro and use your feet! **

The last is always the coolest and as always, GET LOST.

5 THINGS TO DO IN BAGUIO CITY

BANAUE, IFUGAO | Patikim ng Banaue

The first morning of my 2015 is like getting a present from an old buddy. It’s nothing luxurious nor it is close to being grand. Yet, you know, it’s special. Just plain special. My PJ’s still feeling damp from the cuddly weather last night and a hearty breakfast awaits me on the verandah with Mama Nature as my back drop.