A view of the Rice Terraces from the Jeepney

We took a jeepney ride from Bontoc to Sagada. The 30-45 minute ride costs PhP 35 (USD 1 = PhP 45). Remember to hold on tight! The jeepney ride is a bumpy one because of the rough dirt roads. And although you may get a preview of the crisp and cool air of Sagada, you may also be taking in some of the floating road dust or worse, the exhaust of another vehicle right in front of you.

Sagada in two days and two nights

January 6th 2008
Sagada is one of the best kept secrets of northern Philippines. Nestled in the Mountain Province where winding dirt roads and lush forests have protected it from the commercialism ever so evident in Manila and it's neighboring provinces. Not a McDonald's outlet or Starbucks is in sight, which is quite refreshing for once. This is not to say though that Sagada is primitive and backward! The natives ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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