The Backpack Adventures

Located in Banaue in the province of Ifugao, Banaue Rice Terraces is a well known National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. Banaue Rice Terraces Banaue Rice Terraces History It was carved and built some 2,000 years ago by the ancestors of the indigenous people in the mountains of Ifugao. Banaue Rice Terraces are locally referred to as the  Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan ng Banawe . It is also dubbed as the " Eighth Wonder of the World ".  Banaue Rice Terraces - Ifugao Nice hair bru! Also known as the Ifugao Rice Terraces The terraces are approximately 1500 meters or about 5000 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest farms in the country. Surprisingly, these bimillennium old terraces are still being used today and have changed only a little. A very rewarding view The Banaue Rice Terraces together with the other terraces of Ifugao were declared by the Philippine government as National Cultural Treasures by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 260 in 19

Located near Sagada-Besao Road in the town of Sagada in Mt. Province, Sagada Pottery is one of the destinations to visit if you are looking forward to experiencing the traditional pottery industry of the Sagada . Sagada Pottery Sagada Pottery details Sagada Pottery - Sagada, Mountain Province Famously known as Sagada Pottery , it is actually a workshop and a gallery of the great pottery artisans of Sagada . First-time visitors would be shocked to find out that the workshop/ gallery is housed in a small almost run-down house a few meters away from Sagada-Besao Road.  The pots, as seen from the outside of the workshop It's not only pots... there are mugs too These are really works of art. However, this is probably where the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover." is highly applicable. Why? Because after you get turned off with the facade of Sagada Pottery , you would suddenly find yourself amazed with the treasure trove of numerous skillfully craft

Located in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan, Plaza Cuartel is one of the historical sites in the capital of the province. Plaza Cuartel Plaza Cuartel History Originally built by the Spaniards as a garrison for their troops during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, Plaza Cuartel has been converted into a plaza today where one can leisurely stroll and enjoy the beautiful view of the blue seas of Palawan. Plaza Cuartel - Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Plaza Cuartel NHI Marker: Tagalog Version \ Plaza Cuartel NHI Marker: English Version Its serene and peaceful ambiance today is a far cry from the tragic events that happened there during the Second World War. During the last few months of the said war, the Japanese Imperial army, realizing their imminent defeat, decided to round up their American prisoners of war or POW and bring them to Plaza Cuartel . The prisoners were then asked to go in the air raid shelters where they were barricaded and drums o

Located in the town of Morong in the province of Bataan, Morong Church is one of the several Spanish-era churches in the province. Morong Church Morong Church History Not to be confused with the similarly named church in the province of Rizal, Morong Church is also known and called  Our Lady of the Pillar Church . Built during the Spanish colonial era centuries ago, the church is actually one of the oldest in the province. It was said that it was made from the coral stones taken from the nearby seas near the town.   Morong Church - Morong, Bataan Morong Church facade Morong Church as seen from the plaza in front of it. Speaking about being one of the oldest in the province (Abucay Church is the oldest in Bataan), in my opinion, Morong Church actually looks older than the other churches that I have seen and visited in the province during our Visita Iglesia this year. It is due to the fact that compared to the churches in Hermosa and Orani, the facade of Morong Church