Going to Batad wasn’t the easiest thing to do, yet it’s one of the most rewarding ones. Not only had this trip been one of the cheapest weekend getaways I’ve had, but the views also definitely made the long journey worthwhile. For those of you planning a trip to Batad, here are some practical guidelines. Itinerary…
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Local Encounters in Batad
“Give Me Back the Menu.” Exhausted from our day’s trek and underwhelmed by the food served in the restaurant of our guesthouse, we decided to give a different inn a try. Simon’s Inn was the place to be, since we’ve seen several reviews about it before arriving in Batad. Thanks to the blackout, we had…
Batad: Trekking to Tappiya Falls
Though tired from our morning trek down to the village of Batad, we had to move our asses back on the road. It’s been raining every afternoon according to Bernie, and we better get ourselves moving before the rain pours. I honestly wasn’t too keen on visiting Tappiya Falls. Maybe I’ve seen too much waterfalls…
We Finally Made It to Batad!
It was way back in December of 2012 when my friends and I began contemplating on visiting Batad, one of the clusters of rice terraces hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Back then, we were discouraged by an inn owner. The timing just wasn’t right – the planting season has just begun and the…