Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Baguio Revisited



While Baguio has been traditionally considered the Philippines' summer capital, other Philippine destinations (e.g. Boracay and Palawan) have challenged it in recent years

Camp John Ampitheater
However this summer and months before that , Baguio experienced a resurgence due to the extra exposure given by the romantic Philippine telenovela Forevermore.


The Forevermore viewers don't just want to watch, they actually want to channel their inner Xander and Agnes by visiting the actual shoot locations in Baguio and neighboring areas


Not really an actual cemetery but this where you can "bury" negative feelings the way Agnes and Xander did in the series.


If you get tired chasing the supposedly "Forever" of your life, you can dine for around P1000 (US$22) per person at the nearby Manor Hotel (aka Hotel Grande in the telenovela).  Yes, it is expensive for the typical local tourist but you will feel like a Grande or a Saavedra during your meal.
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After your meal, you can sip coffee enjoying the view while contemplating your next business moves e.g. acquiring that parcel of strawberry farmland known as La Presa.


Hotel lobby of Manor ("Hotel Grande")
Just don't dangle someone from the balcony the way Xander did in the series



Note that I did not feature La Presa location anymore given the huge crowds, negative environmental impact and garbage left by some irresponsible tourists.


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