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Not known to many, even I, just heard about it for the first time that an ecological sanctuary exists in Baguio City for more than a decade now. Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, opened in 1999, presents a cosmic journey inside the shelter for visitors to be aware of the story of how the Universe came to…
Perhaps you already observed the way your friends rave when they heard Oh My Gulay everytime you ask something about the place. For those who haven’t experienced it yet, Oh My Gulay is one of the most recommended places to enjoy food when in Baguio City. They are located on the uppermost floor of La…
Time for dessert! And the best option would be cakes, and preferably cheesecakes! I found one in a newly opened restaurant along Leonard Wood Road that serves pizza, pasta, burgers, frappes, and more. Grumpy Joe started to cater customers last February 2014 during the Panagbenga Festival. Still in its fourth month, the place is already…
On my recent visit to Baguio City, I discovered Yamashita’s place. Let me clear things up. I’m not referring to the treasures that were allegedly stolen and were hidden in some caves and tunnels in the Philippines. I’m talking about a Japanese restaurant in General Luna Road, Yamashita Japanese Noodle House. The place is actually…
When you craved for pizza and by chance, you’re in Baguio City and asked for a local restaurant, most likely you’ll get Pizza Volante as an answer. It is just located along Session Road and serves pizzas away from your usual commercialized pizza parlors. And when I say pizzas, I mean a lot of choices….
Aside from the fact that they are located in La Azotea Building along Session Road that was painted green, Azotea Greens was named as such because of the vegetarian food they offer. The vegan restaurant opened last July 2006 by the health-buff owners because they had a hard time locating for vegetarian food in Baguio….
Away from the bustling and crowded streets of Baguio City is another diner that is now on my list of must-places everytime I’m in the summer capital. Café de Angelo, not just the food, has a light and refreshing atmosphere that adds up to the climate of the area. Yes, it’s a bit far from…
When travel bug bites, the only thing you can do is to satisfy the desire. I was hesitant since most of the people I’ve asked about the ways of getting to Maranum Falls, known also as Natividad Falls, suggest that I should bring my own service. They also said that commuting is pricey since there…
Main roads of the city of Dagupan were again closed for the much-awaited Festivals of the North, a streetdance competition showcasing the different festivals being held in North Luzon. The event wasn’t held for the last two years, and for this year, the organizers promised better and grander performances. This year’s Festivals of the North,…
When I was a child, perya is a magical word to my ear during the months of February and March when our town celebrates its annual fiesta. I remember my father bringing me to the perya almost every night to experience rickety rides, free-flowing sugary treats, and cheap prizes at makeshift game booths. For weeks…
