Tag Archives: Mountain Province

Completing the North Luzon Loop

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

The North Luzon has been one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Philippines.  Although it pertains mostly to the Ilocos Region, there are still many places to explore beyond Pagudpud. To motorcycle riders, getting to Ilocos is only a … Continue reading →

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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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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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Igorot on Board (Part1): Getting High on Halsema Highway

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Dom de la Torre

I’m off to a slow start for 2013. Apart from a wet, quickie ride on January 1st to Tagaytay, I haven’t wandered off far the past two weeks. This is mainly because Dhona is still exhausted from our Bicol ride … Continue reading →

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