It has been ten months since I last had a glimpse of Sagada. Ten months, though it seemed like years , even eternity. As the agony of terribly missing the place was becoming unbearable, I …
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Photoblog: Sagada’s Panag-apoy
Every first day of November, Sagadians gather at the cemetery to remember their departed loved ones. But instead of lighting traditional candles, they use woods of old pine trees locally called “saeng“, a flammable wood …
Continue readingSagada Favorite: Yoghurt House
A Sagada trip will never be complete without a moment at Yoghurt House. For years this decent and cozy restaurant has been synonymous with great food experience in this remote town, thus establishing itself as …
Continue readingPanag-apoy: Sagada’s Way of Remembering the Departed
Every first of November, Sagadians gather at the cemetery to remember their departed loved ones. But instead of lighting traditional candles, they use woods of old pine trees locally called “saeng“, a flammable wood from …
Continue readingA Walk to Lake Danum
In one of my trips to Sagada, I happened to explore one of its landmarks on my own, by foot. Without an itinerary in mind and a group to join with, I just walked one …
Continue readingA Day in Sagada: Fishing, Pot Making and Remembering the Departed with Bonfires
I was all alone the last time I went to Sagada. It was the All Souls’ Day break of 2008, a very spontaneous decision to explore Sagada by myself. I left Manila at 10 in …
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