adventures in Sagada | 『lakbaykuno』

Overcome Mother Nature. Discover the secrets of the mountains in Sagada.

In the previous introduction to Sagada, the mountain town seemed like a rather quiet and laid-back settlement where one could enjoy the cool, peaceful atmosphere of the Cordillera Region. It is true that Sagada is a perfect place to commune with Mother Nature and understand the rich culture of the mountains, and most travelers share their brisk, positive experiences in this forest town. But what is more exciting with this town is that apart from relaxation, one may be able to challenge his or her own self with Sagada’s wide selection of adrenaline-inducing adventures, ranging from no-sweat easy to heart-stopping tasks. Join The Outing Series as they venture into a quest of the mighty mountains of the Cordillera. Read the rest of the entry.

The quiet town of Sagada – where the secrets of the mountains lie.

After overcoming the first set of challenges in Batad, Banaue and being rewarded with beautiful sights of rice terraces and a vigorous waterfall called Tappiya, it was time to leave the province of Ifugao for the next one, the hub of the Cordillera region. Literally named Mountain Province, this central division is bounded by ranges of mountain peaks everywhere. With roads leading to other adjacent territories such as Ifugao, Kalinga and Benguet, this province is considered a jump-off point to exciting destinations in the region. Little was known about the craggy Mountain Province in the past decades, but due to booming tourist activities in the whole of the Cordillera Administrative Region, the quiet towns within this enclave eventually shared a slice of the pie labeled as must-visit spots in the Philippines. Let’s conquer the adventure of your choice in the faraway forest town of Sagada in Mountain Province. Read the rest of the entry.