Baguio: The summer capital of the Philippines

After my posts about the scorching hot Boracay island and the similarly humid Hanoi City (Vietnam), it's a breather to blog about the cool and crisp Baguio City - the summer capital of the Philippines.

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.

Kennon Road: Imagine driving here at night!

I'll be back, Boracay ♥

Summer is definitely in the air (read: intense heat). Another proof of this is the late sunsets and early sunrises we have recently - this actually gives me a good mood when I'm on my way home from work. It makes me feel like I'm going home earlier than usual. Hihi :))


Plus, other people are starting to post summer getaway photos and blogs on FB (read: inggit ako).


... And to go along with the trend, my first travel post is going to be about BORACAY ♥ 

Boracay's ever-famous, White Beach!

Being in the beach is my definition of THE perfect life. :) I just love being in beaches, may it be to swim, sunbathe, build sandcastles, snorkle, or just plain lounging around and feeling the warm sun & cool breeze on my face. 

Boracay's White Beach Strip is one of my favorite beaches  here in the Philippines. It's where the famous Boracay powdery white sand can be found (Yes, the sand which is usually bottled up and brought home as a souvenir - this cannot be done now, by the way). What's Boracay without it, right?!

This is definitely a place that MUST be seen and a place to be seen also. The famous white sands and the sparkling blue-green water never fail to attract many famous Filipino personalities, especially during summer.

It feels like powder, I tell ya! 

For those of you who haven't been to Boracay yet, feast your eyes on this powdery and silky piece of heaven! ♥ 


I've been to a lot of beaches in the Philippines and I have yet to feel sand that's as smooth and as white as this. So to my dear fellow Filipino travelers and tourists, although the security in this beach is now stricter when it comes to trash, please do your part. Stop getting bulks of 'take-home' sand. Do a little exercise and walk to the nearest trash can for your little candy wrappers, bottle caps, beer and water bottles. And also, love Boracay. This would make it much easier to take care of this island. ;)