2011 Travel Highlights

While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my job description and workplace. It’s a good thing though that despite the demands of my job, I was able to do a bit of traveling last year. First off, I did …

Three-hour drive to Baguio

Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines and located in the mountainous region in the north, is a favorite destination of residents of Manila and nearby towns. It is about six hours from Manila by private vehicle or non-stop bus, and can even exceed if one will ride the regular bus routes. I recently went …

Baguio City

First-time in Baguio City: the Summer Capital of the Philippines

Baguio is one of my favorite destinations in the country. It is the summer capital of the Philippines; the cool climate in the highlands is a welcome respite of the city heat. My first travel to Baguio was an unforgettable one. My sister and her friends were waiting for the result of their licensure exam. …