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Baguio stories

With this lockdown, nature is taking a rest. Skies are brighter. Rivers crystal clear. No garbage in Burnham. Soon we'll enjoy these things. And be more circumspect next time. Love nature and it'll love you back.


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Baguio Art Scene. Artists' haven.

What happens when 4 retired artists meet? Yup, drink a couple of beers maybe but I doubt if they talked about their grandchildren though. That happened in 1988 and now Baguio is known as the "Asian Arts Hub" and art capital of the Philippines.

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Ifugao Rice Terraces. UNESCO world heritage.

Older than the pyramids of Egypt, the combined length of the terraces is said to equal half the circumference of the earth. 8th wonder of the world. 8 hours from Baguio. Bus fare costs between PhP 380 to 480. 8 is a Chinese lucky number, you know. Ok, just saying.

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Slaughterhouse. Baguio taxi driver's food mecca.

Go into a food adventure. Eat where the city taxi drivers have their culinary feast. Even Gordon Ramsey will freak out when he sees this place. Master Chef my foot!

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Baguio against the Spaniards.

Did you know that Baguio was the last place the Spaniards ever colonized? They can't go up because of the terrain and of those who did was repelled by the natives. And then a stubborn Conquistadores came..

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