This is another 2-year old post from my trip back in January 2018. Kiltepan viewpoint has been closed to the pubic due to a fire that broke in the area in November 2018. At 1,640 meters above level, the Kiltepan Viewpoint or Kiltepan Peak was one of the most famous sunrise viewing spots in Sagada. … More Day 3: Sea of clouds & sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint
Another 2-year old post from my trip way back in January 2018. This treehouse-inspired cafe shot to fame becase of the movie That Thing Called Tadhana. This cafe is also popular for its delicious organic and vegetarian menu and beautiful mountain scenery. The cafe is a 25 to 30-minute walk (1.7 kilmoters) from Sagada Municipal … More Gaia Cafe – That Thing Called Tadhana
Take note that these photos were taken two years ago, January 2018, during my first trip to Sagada. 😉 Perhaps, one of the most popular attractions in Sagada is the Echo Valley and its famous hanging coffins. Tourists would usually take the Echo Valley tour first due to its fairly easy trail and spectacular scenery, … More Day 2: Echo Valley & Sagada’s Hanging Coffins
It was love at first when I first saw Sagada last January. My original plan was to go to Batad and see the rice terraces for my birthday and do some soul-searching. I was still reeling over grief and had to get away. I was also tired from the daily commute, usual work routine, traffic … More Day 1: Trekking to Sagada’s famous Bomod-ok Falls
Mount Pinatubo has been on my bucket list for a quite some time after climbing Taal Volcano few years ago. I was intrigued that it became a tourist destination after the catastrophic 1991 eruption. My friend (and former teammate) and I availed of a joiner tour by Tripinas last November 25, 2017. I didn’t prepare … More Trekking Mount Pinatubo & the 4×4 Ride
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