Major Jump-Off Point/Trail-head: Station 1, College of Forestry, UP Los Banos Alternative Jump-Off: Sto. Tomas, Batangas Hours to Summit: 4-6 hours Difficulty: 4/9, Minor Climb Special Features: Rafflesia, Mossy Forests, Dipterocarp forests, Giant trees, Wildlife watch Mt. Makiling Traverse: Santo Tomas, Batangas to UP Los Banos, Laguna It was a spur of a moment decision […]
Benguet State University (BSU) in La Trinidad prides itself as the prime agricultural institution of the Cordillera region. Since its founding in 1916, it has consistently produced generations of graduates who are now exemplary models in their own fields, from the local to the international level. Today, the Benguet State University continues to expand its […]
If there is one tourist spot in Baguio City which etched me with fun-filled childhood memories, that would be Burnham Park. Whenever I and my family would set off for a vacation to this highland metropolis, my mind wanders in anticipation of what this popular destination has to offer. Burnham Park is arguably one of […]
Major Jump-Off: Barangay Cruz, La Trinidad Alternate Jump-off: Barangay Tawang, La Trinidad Difficulty: Minor Climb, Paved Trail Time Required: 20-30 minutes Special Features: Pine forests, Views of La Trinidad, Limestone Formations, mt kalugong sunrise Mt Kalugong is a must-see tourist destination if you are visiting La Trinidad in Benguet. This is not your typical getaway […]
When we talk about caving in the Cordillera region, the popular town of Sagada in Mountain Province would first come to mind. That comes as no surprise. After all, Sagada’s limestone-covered landscape is dotted with at least four grand caves, each boasting of stunning rock formations. Now, if you have been visiting Sagada for a […]
I have been visiting Sagada for a number of times already. It never ceases to allure me with its wide array of eco-cultural offerings. No wonder, it is the most popular tourism destination in Mountain Province. Admittedly, a lot of adverse changes have been taking place due to mass tourism. Yet it cannot be denied […]
Mountain Province opened my childhood years to an insatiable quest for extreme adventures with nature. I remember that as a kid, I would set off to the mountains to climb big trees, sing with the birds, and my favorite, chase hidden waterfalls. Those were memories filled with thrill, joy, and excitement. Up to this day, […]
Benguet hosts a plethora of beautiful waterfalls, many of which are hidden on remote locations while others are just few meters away from the road. Definitely, countless more are yet to be explored and documented. This makes the said province a perfect getaway especially during the summer months. So the next time you decide to […]
Sagada in Mountain Province easily ranks as one of the top ecotourism destinations in the Philippines. Cascading waterfalls, stunning caves, limestone rock formations, rustic mountain views and authentic cultural heritage are among the tourist spots in Sagada. Indeed, it’s a paradise of various natural beauties rolled into one. I have been visiting Sagada several times […]
If you are looking for a rustic adventure, Kapangan in Benguet should make up to your bucket list. It is not so much of a tourism hit compared to Baguio City or Sagada in Mountain Province. Unknown to many, however, it hosts premium ecotourism destinations. One of which is the increasingly-popular Badi Falls. Badi falls […]
