Baguio

by Joemariequeen Del Rosario One with the green spaces of nature I found Grumpy Joe’s new location in Gibraltar, Baguio City. …

Living in Baguio does have its perks. Great weather, lush forests, fog, cheap vegetables, and a lingering scent of pine are among the characteristics most often talked about when discussing what is most memorable about the summer capital of the Philippines. For me though there is one thing usually overlooked…

The mountain city Garden of the gods above Pine clad, endlessly Dear Baguio, my love They tell me you have been sick What actions behoove? All have had their pick What is left is for plunder The next dirty trick We’ve torn asunder The love given so freely All life and wonder Baguio, my love, they choke you and strip you Is there really nothing that we can do?

Rants into Poetry — How many deaths can A culture die before it Is truly dead? How Much does a culture cost? Is It sold by its weight in gold? If gold is the price The people have already Paid. Cattle and gold And the theft of the women Was the price of the first death Sold to strange white men The feasting and rituals stopped And the old gods and The old ways gave way to their Progress and Civility

How to Fulfil Your Dream of Horseback Riding in the Philippines Fulfilling your Dream to Ride Horses Do you own a horse? Or have you ever ridden a horse in the past? You may have dreamed about riding horses ever since you were a child, but you never had the…

The Botanical Garden Paradise When you visit Baguio, one of the places you must go is the Botanical Garden or the Igorot village (originally termed Botanical and Zoological Garden). You can find this peaceful garden or park on 37 Leonard road after Teacher’s Park. At the entrance of the garden…

Baguio’s Breathtaking Mines View Park In The Philippines Strawberry Taho If you are looking for a place to view the beautiful mountains of Baguio, visit the Mines view park. The park is one of the popular tourist spots in Baguio city and it is located northeast of the city of…

[Day 27 of 365] Imagine driving to Baguio through thick fog… Your vision is limited to a few meters in front of you, made possible only by your headlights. But no matter how bad the fog is, you can still get to your destination, right? You can choose to stay…

Remembering Camp John Hay — Owing its appeal to cold and sultry weather, my hometown Baguio plays host to a steady stream of visitors from around the country and the world. It sits on a pine-forested mountain and shrouded in thick fog in the late afternoons, it’s breath-taking experienced from the highest altitudes. …