Baguio stories

A lot have been said about Baguio. But we'll dig a little deeper about the stories behind it. Like why the streets and parks have American names while Manila has Spanish ones.. why heritage houses and monasteries became haunted.. favorite restos of city folks. And then we start to appreciate the city more.

Ifugao Woodcarvers' Village. Best carvers in Cordillera.

Ever wonder why there are a lot of wood carvings sold in Baguio? There is an entire village of carvers just nearby!

More creatives..

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..

50’s Diner. Typical American.

My first favorite Baguio resto. Until I discovered Good Taste. And then Teahouse. Luisa's. Vizco's. Slaughterhouse. Etc. Every week. "Sarap ng buhay, Sana ganito nalang lagi ha?" Until a virus came and they all closed down. Bummer.

More eats...

Benguet Veggies. Planting since the 1900s.

To have a steady supply for their beloved salad, our American overlords encouraged the planting of vegetables and strawberries to the natives of Benguet. With the fertile soil and favorable climate, our native farmers became so good at it that eventually they were supplying up to 80% of the country's vegetable needs!