DIY Cordillera Adventure (Baguio-Banaue-Bontoc-Kalinga-Sagada)

This trip is one of the most memorable ones I’ve had. A lot of unexpected things happened along the way — long bus rides, riding on top of jeepneys, landslides, and trekking through the unfamiliar Cordillera mountains while being drenched in rain. At one point, I even thought it might be my last day. Still, it was all worth it! Again, this is my Do-It-Yourself DIY Cordillera trip. Thanks to all the blogs as my resources, the trip was successful and an achievement to be proud of.

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Wang-Od: The Last Kalinga Tattoo Artist

There were so many things that happened on the way to Buscalan Village to get a traditional tattoo from Apo Whang-Od. At times, I though of heading back to Bontoc and just forget about it, but then, in the next moment, I decided to continue with the plan. It was an unexpected trip and I had to hike steep mountains in the Cordillera just to reach the village due to a landslide. However, I believe everything was worth it and something to be proud of in the end.

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