It's actually quite weird that in a country of beaches, the summer capital is a waterless, sandless, and beachless city on top of a plateau. I guess it's known as such because of its cool climate, which is so different from the hot and humid climate in Metro Manila. Because of this, Baguio is PACKED with people - tourists and locals alike - during summer and even Christmas (when the climate is much colder).
To get there, people from Metro Manila have to travel 5-7 hours (or even more, depending on the traffic). I think there's also an airport up there, but I haven't tried going there by plane, after all, the roadtrip is already half the adventure! :))
There are two roads to Baguio, but Kennon Road is the older and more popular one. Ironically, it's also the more dangerous choice. It's quite scary to pass there at night. Drivers should always always always have to be careful with the sharp turns and the blind areas.
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| Kennon Road: Imagine driving here at night! |
