Batad Travel Blogs

After we had to say no to the nice guy from the G.H that end up also as a guide, we start walking from Banaue to Batad. It's about 10 KM walking on the road, and we could get a ride, but preferred to walk. Then there is a nice path leaving the road and start going up to the top of the saddle. All a…

Yes, it was my second time to see this place. I had nothing but special thoughts about this remote Ifugao village where a cluster of the most impressive rice terraces is located. I had been planning to go back here since last year, and knowing that the summer (or dry season) is almost over here in …

My first trekking trip - I just love the mountains!

T'was 8pm in the evening that we decided to leave the house, going to España where the Florida busline was,we chose this busline amongst the other because according to our travelbook guide this was the most comfortable and convenient. We cant compare though, since this was our first travel to the …

To get to the village center, you have to trek down 45 minutes of narrow and steep stone paved paths along side the rice terraces. Another 45 minutes of down trek will lead you to the Tappiya waterfall. The trek to the waterfall is is a bit scary and dangerous. There are no railings whatsoever for …

Gah, the flippin' rooster again!  4am in the bloody morning and the rascal is right outside my window.  Angrily I made a pledge to myself to order chicken for tea.  Again using a pillow for ear muffs, I fell asleep until my 7am alarm went off.  That gave me enough time to s…

This is officially my first blog ever written so bare with me as I try to describe our experience. After riding our little 4wd van to the top of the Rice Terraces, we geared up and started to head down the mountain. About an hour into the hike we came across our first viewpoint of the terraces and…

A thrilling, exhausting, enchanting, breath taking experience. Adventure all in one. A must visit place...

I had long dreamed of visiting Banaue/Batad/Sagada in Northern Philippines!