Benj of Atheista.net returned to Sagada in May of 2006 after making the trip with his family 6 years earlier. Since then, he has been giving advice to others who are planning their Sagada vacations. This particular sojourn to Sagada inspired Benj to write numerous entries about his experiences during his stay.

Nestled in the majestic Cordillera Mountains, the sleepy mountain outpost of Sagada continues to be a conundrum. Despite not exactly being a secret a hideaway, the fifth-class municipality of less than 13,000 continues to maintain itself as a prized destination for backpackers. It has undeniably received its fair share of media exposure both locally and in foreign shores, but despite being renowned for spelunking, trekking and other nature-oriented activities, Sagada continues to be the Philippines’ answer to Shangri-La – an idyllic refuge tucked away in between the mighty monoliths of the Cordilleras… Read more at Sagada

Benj also wrote about the food in Sagada. In The Food Up There, he chronicles his gastronomic adventure in Sagada’s well-known restaurants.

 Photo credit: Benj Espina

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