Top 10 Recommended Summer Destinations in the Philippines with Cool Climate

Coolest towns in the Philippines? Where?

Where to find the coldest places in the Philippines where you could feel winter in the tropics? Check this list of coldest places in the Philippines where you could escape the sweltering heat of summer.

As a tropical country, the Philippines usually enjoys a sunny climate all throughout the year. It's hot, yes, during summer months, but that doesn't mean that there are no cool places (as in, literally cool) in the Philippines for you to enjoy. If you wish to escape the rising temperature in the metropolis, here are some of the places I've been to with cool climate that you may want to consider for a visit this summer. Let's say, this is my most recommended summer destinations in the Philippines with cool climate. Enjoy!

10 Interesting CEMETERIES IN THE PHILIPPINES and Things You Should Know About Them

Looking for must-visit cemeteries in the Philippines? Check out this list of 10 interesting cemeteries in the Philippines and things you should know about them.

Dark Tourism is the act of travel and visitation to sites, attractions and exhibitions which have real or recreated death, suffering or the seemingly macabre as a main theme (as mentioned by thepinaysolobackpacker.com). Honestly, I didn't know that there's such a term not until she posted an article about it on her blog. In my previous travels, I have been visiting remarkable cemeteries in different parts of our country. I have acquired a fascination not only on heritage houses but also with old and interesting cemeteries that are rich in history and has a lot of "out of the ordinary" stories to tell.

SAGADA TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS for TOURISTS & VISITORS

Planning a trip to Sagada, Mountain Province? What are the requirements to enter Sagada this new normal 2022? Here are the latest Sagada travel requirements, updated entry protocols, and travel guidelines for tourists and visitors.

Sagada in Mountain Province is one of my favorite travel destinations in the Cordillera Administrative Region located in northern Philippines. Who wouldn't love Sagada? The cool mountain weather, its rich history and culture, nice and lovely people, delicious food, and wonderful natural attractions make Sagada one of the top tourist destinations among local and foreign tourists visiting the Philippines.

As of March 1, 2022, Mountain Province is under Alert Level 2 until March 15, 2022. If you're planning a trip to Sagada, check out my list of top best things to do and tourist spots to visit in Sagada to help you plan your trip. Also, before traveling to Sagada, be sure to know the updated travel requirements, latest tourist guidelines, and entry protocols you need to follow.

Traveling to Sagada this 2022? Let me share to you the updated Sagada tourism guidelines as posted by Municipality of Sagada Facebook Page.

9 Exotic and Unusual Filipino Dishes to try in the Philippines

Are you tired of the usual Pinoy dishes you see in the Philippines? Why not try some unusual and exotic Filipino dishes? Aside from the common street food, here are some of my most-recommended unusual local delicacies that you must-try when traveling and dining around the Philippines. I bet, you've got to try some of these!

FINDING EVERLASTING LOVE: 8 Things about Love that you could Learn from Traveling to Sagada

Call me hopeless romantic, but I am proud to say that I am a true believer of everlasting love. That is why when asked about "If you could only pick one, would you rather have Unlimited Wealth, Immeasurable Knowledge, or Everlasting Love? Why?" my quick answer is everlasting love.

TOP PICKS: 16 Exciting Adventures to Experience in the Philippines (PART 1)

Are you tired of just visiting the usual tourist destinations? Why not do some adventurous activities that will redefine your travel experiences this year? Here's a list of my most recommended adventures to experience in the Philippines this 2016! How many of them are in your bucket list?

5 Reasons Why You Should Not Visit Sagada (Or Should You?)

Thant Things Called Tadhana?

Sagada is one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines. It offers a lot of activities that tourists and intrepid travelers will surely enjoy. You can do trekking, spelunking, waterfalls hiking, visiting historical sites, food trip, sunrise viewing, and a lot more! Planning a trip to Sagada? Hmmmmm... Better be prepared! Read this first.

Scream Your Most Dramatic "Hugot Lines" From "That Thing Called Tadhana" Movie's Locations in Sagada

Earlier this month, I went to Sagada after witnessing Panagbenga Festival 2015 in Baguio City. Sagada is one of my favorite destinations in northern Luzon because it offers a lot of destinations and sites to explore. More to that, the cool climate, lovely people and good food made me want to go back to Sagada after almost 3 years since I last visited it.

Travel Tip: How to Get to Sagada from Manila

Taking public transportation, there are no direct trips to Sagada from Manila. But there are multiple ways to get to Sagada, it can be reached either via Baguio, Bontoc or Banaue with almost the same travel time. Here are some of the routes that you may consider to get to Sagada from Manila.

SAGADA TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG - DIY Itinerary, Tourist Spots, Things To Do, How To Get There, Expenses, and more!

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Sagada, Mountain Province is located in the northern part of Luzon. Nestled in the Cordillera mountain range, this popular tourist attraction has been a favorite among local and foreign travelers and backpackers. It is most well-known for its hanging coffins, their traditional way of burying departed loved ones. But there are a lot sights to behold, things to do and activities to enjoy in Sagada. This travel guide will provide you with basic information on the tourist spots and attractions, how to get there, things to do, where to stay, suggested itinerary and estimated budget that will help you plan your visit. Enjoy Sagada's peace and serenity, its rusty idyllic atmosphere, cool climate and most especially, the friendly people.

Mountain Province - Wandering Around Bontoc

After exploring Sagada for 2 days and 2 nights, we left the hostel early in the morning to get to our next destination - Tinglayan in the province of Kalinga. But before getting there we have to pass through the town of Bontoc, the capital of Mountain Province. We need to be there early so we could catch the first bus trip to Tabuk.

EAT-tinerary: Where to Eat in Sagada (Restaurants in Sagada)

A Sagada experience will not be complete without sampling the dishes at known restaurants in Sagada such as Salt and Pepper Diner and Yoghurt House. As well as some hole in the wall diners such as Vincent's Coffee and Grill. Food is an integral part of every travel. Aside from the sights and interesting places to visit in my destination, I also make it a point to search on the internet for the good food to try in place I am visiting. When it comes to food, you will surely enjoy Sagada as there are a lot of food options to choose from. Where to eat in Sagada? Read on...

Mountain Province - Zip lining over Sagada's Kapay-aw Rice Terraces

I love zip lines. That's why whenever I travel and if there's a zip line in my destination, I see to it that I get to try it. On our way to Sumaguing Cave on our first day in Sagada, we learned that there's already a zip line here. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try it as it was already closed when we passed by on our way back to the town. So, on our 2nd day, after climbing Mt. Ampacao, we went back to the zip line to try it.

Mountain Province - Climbing Mt. Ampacao, the Highest Peak in Sagada

We woke up early on our 2nd day in Sagada. After a hefty breakfast at the hostel, we started to walk towards the jump-off site of Mt. Ampacao near the Ambasing Elementary School. It only takes about 40 minutes of walk to reach it coming from the town center. Towering at 1,889 MASL, Mt. Ampacao is considered as the highest peak in Sagada, thus it offers a breath-taking view of the town.

Mountain Province - Spelunking at Sumaguing Cave in Sagada

Spelunking is one of my favorite adventure activities. I like the challenge of getting inside the cave and being rewarded with stunning rock formations, stalactites and slagmites. It also makes your creative mind work as you can think of too many things as to what a certain rock formation is. So when we planned for this Sagada trip, I made sure that we will explore Sumaguing Cave.

SAGADA TRAVEL GUIDE: 11 THINGS TO DO IN SAGADA (Tourist Spots, Attractions and Things To Do and Experience)

Sagada Budget Travel Guide

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Sagada is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dubbed as the "Shangri-la of the Philippines", there are a lot of activities that can be enjoyed here. You can do trekking, spelunking, waterfalls hiking, visiting historical sites, food trip and a lot more. As first-timers, we enjoyed the peace and serenity of the place, the rusty idyllic atmosphere, it's cool climate and most especially, the friendliness of the people. You can find many places and do many things in Sagada. ON this Sagada Travel Guide, I listed of some of Sagada's must-see tourist spots, attractions and things to do and experience - especially for first-timers.

Mountain Province - Stopover at Bay-yo Rice Terraces in Bontoc

Another stopover that shouldn't be missed when you're traveling to Sagada, Mountain Province from Banaue, Ifugao is the Bay-yo Rice Terraces. Located in the village of Bay-yo in the town of Bontoc, this lush green rice terraces in the southern slope of Mt. Polis is truly exceptional compared to the rice terraces I've seen in Banaue.

Ifugao, Mountain Province and Kalinga, my 58th, 59th and 60th Provinces

I spent Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan holidays (April 5-9, 2012) with my friend in 3 provinces of the Cordillera Region - Ifugao, Mt. Province and Kalinga, my 58th, 59th and 60th provinces! We also had a side trip in Tuguegarao and Peñablanca, Cagayan before we head back home to Manila. We had fun exploring these provinces, trying out the food, learning new things about its culture and meeting warm and accommodating people.