42. Walk through St. Scholastica’s Convent
Walking through its gates is like being in the novel “The Secret Garden.” Well-tended flowering plants cover most of the area, with the concrete structures just dotting the landscape.

47. Catch a first in Embosi
In Gunsaran, Kabayan, you can find the first Ibaloi settlement. This is the cradle of the Ibaloi tribe, who mostly populate the province of Benguet and Baguio.

48. Visit the historical Ifugao Academy
This beautiful schoolyard is the first high school in Ifugao. Walk around their gardens and take photos with the classic American schoolhouse architecture in the background.

49. Step into history
Kiangan Central School used to be a Japanese garrison, wherein lies the s–t Surrender Site. Here, in September 1945, Gen. Tomoyuki s–t finally surrendered.

50. Look at Ifugao artifacts
Outside the Ifugao Museum, a modest two-story building, is a stone hagabi (seat).  It houses interesting items like instruments, weapons, baskets, utensils, and tools.

51. Meet tattooed Kalingas in Tinglayan
The gentle smiles of the Kalinga folk here reveal a softness that disputes the fierceness associated to the tattoos running up their arms.

52. Attend a Tingguian wedding
Interesting customs that are still well-preserved are a delight to observe during traditional Tingguian ceremonies – the dancing and playing of the gongs all throughout especially.

53. Order Bontoc weave
Samoki Weaving Village, just outside Bontoc, is a community of residences, most of whose women weave in the comfort of their homes. Their wares are made to order.

54. Have merienda at Ebai’s
Just near the Victory Liner terminal at Upper Session Road, the cakes here are moist and tasty – best paired with refillable coffee! The sun just streams in perfectly around 3 p.m.

55. Try some Dutch Pancakes
Just as you enter Lagawe, you are challenged to try all the dozens of varieties of Dutch Pancakes at this roadside café-cum-videoke bar. Adventurous? Try anything!

56. Take-home bilaos from Tea House
Whether it’s a bilao of sotanghon or palabok, every Baguio boy or girl knows to buy from Tea House. Chona will convince you to try her pastries, especially Chona’s Delight!

57. Get on the Arko
This artists’ workplace and gallery, where the Villanueva family of artists lives, draws in visitors because of their positive energy.

58. Reach for the Sky
Who knew traversing Tiptop would get you to the Sky? There, overlooking Baguio, you can set up camp or stay in one of their beautiful rooms. You’ll want to do yoga daily!

59. Walk on Sunshine
Sunshine Park may be a small strip, beside which vehicles regularly pass. But inside, from November to May, the sunflowers are in all their huge glory. De-stress here.