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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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Tam-awan Village. The native village of the arts.

Hidden from the busy Session Road is the rich cultural heritage of Baguio. Nope, you don't have to go up Cordillera mountains to find it. It's just nearby. Calling you. "This is the real Baguio before the Americans came. Not Burnham Park."

More creatives..


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Botanical Garden. Baguio's last reserved parks.

One of Baguio's last reserved parks. Enjoy it while supply lasts. Condo developers are already on the horizon. Oh, there's also a World War II tunnel you could walk in? Spooky.

More walks..


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The Barn. Rustic artisan setting.

With its awesome scenery and picturesque surrounding, strangers just kept showing up to enjoy it. So the owners decided to cash in and put up a resto.. .. so you have to order a meal to see the view.

More eats...


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The Chinese mestizos of Baguio.

Ever wondered why some Igorots and Cordillerans looked Chinese? Limahong? Ha! That was just an urban (rural?) legend. Here is an interesting story about a barangay in Benguet that tries to explain this mystery.

More trivias..