Baguio Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Baguio vacation

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dingclancy
Explorer
Aug 31, 2008
Camp John Hay Manor 5 stars
Hostel Review: Camp John Hay Manor

I like going to Baguio City to get away from the blistering heat of Manila weather. My favorite place to visit is Camp John Hay because of its convenience and the wide variety of things to do in... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 31, 2008
White House of the Philippines 5 stars
Travel Tip: Mansion House

In the beginning of American settlement in Baguio, the Mansion House was envisioned as the summer residence of the nation’s head of state. American governor generals and Philippine Presidents... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 31, 2008
Wright Park 5 stars
Travel Tip: Wright Park

There are three things pleasing about this park; the hundred step stairs, the horseback park, and ethnics displaying their native costumers. Wright Park is one of the most popular parks in this... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 31, 2008
Fresh Baguio, Italian Flavor 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Cafe Volante

Among metro folks, Cafe Volante is one of the more raved restaurants in the city. With a host of various local food in Session Road, Cafe Volante offers a very different fix - and it is not even... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 31, 2008
American Base turned Grounds for the Elite 3 stars
Travel Tip: Camp John Hay

Camp John Hay is one of the iconic landmarks in Baguio because of it American history. With this camp, it reminded you of the distinct American fondness for Baguio. Packed by an 18-hole golf... [more]

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jaaorbeta
Insider
Jul 30, 2008
Good Shepherd 5 stars
Travel Tip: Baguio

Other than Baguio's public market and the Strawberry Farm in Benguet, one of the best place to buy your pasalubongs would be at the Good Shepherd Community. Though prices are a bit expensive... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 22, 2008
Finding Transient Lodging in Baguio 5 stars
Travel Tip: Baguio
Part of Topic Backpacking Philippines

Backpackers going to Baguio will be happy to find transient lodges in the periphery. The cost of transient homes range from $3 to $20 per day. Some transients offer only a night's bed space and... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 22, 2008
Safety in Baguio 4 stars
Travel Tip: Baguio

Baguio is once a quiet tourist town, but its growth made it the primal city of Northern Luzon. People from Benguet, Mountain Province, Pangasinan, and La Union converge in this city and the influx... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
A different kind of camp 5 stars
Camping Site Review: Teacher's Camp

Teacher's Camp is primarily a government lodging complex managed by the Philippines' Department of Education. This camp is used to house teachers during summer training and conferences in the... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
The Downtown Park in Baguio 4 stars
Travel Tip: Burnham Park

Burnham park is known as the very heart of the city. When you ever get there you will agree. With a few meters walk from the session road, the park is one of the best downtown parks in the country.... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
The Downtown Park in Baguio 4 stars
Travel Tip: Burnham Park

Burnham park is known as the very heart of the city. When you ever get there you will agree. With a few meters walk from the session road, the park is one of the best downtown parks in the country.... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
Shopping in Mines View Park 5 stars
Travel Tip: Mines View Park

The Mines View Park is one of the highest parks in Baguio and one of the city's most visited attraction. With one jeepney ride from the downtown, you will be greeted by friendly people peddling... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
Shopping for Treats in Baguio 5 stars
Travel Tip: Baguio

Despite its altitude, Baguio is still the prime city for local shopping in this part of the island. Everywhere you go, you will find people setting up shop. Since Filipinos love buying things to... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
Downtown Stroll at the Session Road 5 stars
Travel Tip: Session Road

Session Road is the iconic downtown area of the hailed Summer Capital of the Philippines that is why it is a great representation of tourism here in the country. So what do we have in this road... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008
Cooks Inn Chinese Restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Cooks Inn

In the lobby next to Burnham Hotel is Cooks Inn Restaurant. This age-old restaurant have a tasteful menu of Chinese dishes but their real draw is their collection of ice desserts. I ate five orders... [more]
dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 21, 2008