Tag Archives: Cordillera

Betwagan Rice Terraces and the Nearby Villages

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

Sadanga has been tough on me. Going out of my way to see this highland village was both mentally and physically challenging. There were a lot of unknown variables and my mind was constantly reminding me it was a bad … Continue reading →

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Focong Rice Terraces: Sacasacan’s Pride That I Almost Missed

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I visited Sadanga to see Bekigan and Focong Rice Terraces. I thought I have accomplished that when I toured the sloped roads of Brgy Poblacion. Turns out, that was only Bekigan. If not for a fellow motorcycle rider, I would … Continue reading →

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Bekigan… Rice Terraces? or House Terraces? Could Be Both!?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

The final leg of my North Luzon Loop trip is from Tuguegarao to Baguio via Sagada. That is about 300 kms of twisty, mountain roads along majestic mountain ridges and marvelous rice terraces. Ever since I entered Kalinga, I have … Continue reading →

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Roadside Scenery of Tinglayan: Where are you Sleeping Beauty??

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

Tinglayan is a municipality of Kalinga in the Cordillera Region. It’s name was derived from the word “Tinonglay” which means the making of an earthen container where sugarcane wine is brewed. Looking at the map, the terrain is made up … Continue reading →

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The North Luzon Loop (NLL)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I was stuck at work the whole time everyone was out enjoying the Holy Week. That’s okay with me because I have a week-long work leave approved for the first week of April, my birthweek. The destination route: NORTH LUZON … Continue reading →

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