Tag: Benguet
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Baguio City: A Pause in the City of Pines
The morning air in Baguio carries a kind of stillness I haven’t felt in weeks. The scent of pine wafts through the faint fog that drifts between the mountains. The heat of March is settling in, but the air still carries hints of the chill. There’s a kind of peace that should be comforting, but…
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Atok, Benguet: Northern Blossom Flower Farm
The Northern Blossom Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet has stunning flower fields and breathtaking mountain views — if the weather is right. It’s a popular stop on the way to/from Sagada or a day trip from Baguio City.
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Surviving Pulag
At Grassland Summit, close to 3,000 feet above the rugged terrains of Northern Luzon, the first positive development of the evening comes in a thick French accent. “Dinner is ready!” calls Mister Tee, our group’s organizer for this climb. Being called for dinner late in the evening – past seven, to be exact – would…
The Tourist Gaze 