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D.I.Y. Batad: Itinerary and Expenses

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, … Continue reading

June 1, 2014 · 4 Comments

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 … Continue reading

May 30, 2014 · 2 Comments

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, … Continue reading

May 22, 2014 · 10 Comments

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 … Continue reading

May 18, 2014 · 4 Comments