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Baguio Bites: A Flavourful Jaunt Through the Culinary Wonderland of the Summer Capital

Nestled in the cool embrace of the Cordillera Central mountains, Baguio City beckons with more than just panoramic views-it offers a culinary escapade that excites the taste buds. As the "Summer Capital of the Philippines," Baguio invites you on a detectable journey where every bite narrates a story of the mountains.

Begin your gastronomic adventure in La Trinidad, Benguet, at the strawberry farms. Whether you pluck them yourself or indulge in local treats like strawberry taho and ice cream, the sweet allure of freshly picked berries sets the tone for a berry delightful journey.

Dive into Baguio's unique shopping culture at Ukay-Ukay Shops. Amidst hunt for vintage fashion treasures, relish local street snacks, from corn on the cob to fish balls, turning your shopping spree into a flavorful exploration.

Explore the culinary delights lining Session Road, Baguio's bustling commercial hub. From traditional Filipino dishes to international flavors, the street is a culinary journey waiting to be savored in cozy cafes and vibrant eateries.

Immerse yourself in Cordilleran cuisine by seeking out local specialties like pinikpikan, etag, and pinuneg. These dishes offer a taste of the region's unique flavors and cultural heritage.

Visit Baguio Public Market for an authentic taste of local produce. Engage with vendors, sample indigenous snacks, and bring home bags filled with culinary treasures unique to this mountain city.

Indulge in Baguio's vibrant café culture with panoramic views. Sip on freshly brewed Benguet Coffee or enjoy a warm of strawberry champorado while soaking in the scenic beauty that surrounds you.

As the sub sets, join the locals at the Night Market for budget-friendly yet delicious street eats. From grilled skewers to local desserts, the Night Market is a bustling feast where flavors and aromas intermingle in the cool evening air.

Baguio City, with its cool climate and culinary wonders, invites you on a journey where every bite tells a story of the mountains. From farm-fresh strawberries to vibrant street eats, let Baguio be a feast for your senses, creating a symphony of flavors that linger long after you've left the Summer Capital behind. Bon appétit and happy travels!

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Trough the Years: The Changing taste of Travellers for trends.

Throughout the years of different trends in tourism, some trends retain their spots, or let we say that no matter what season, and generation is, it will stay as one of the choices for travellers. Travel trends are known for its specific experience provided for travellers, to be able to reach the satisfaction of their free time, vacation, or leisure. Travellers, often choose trends categorized with their hobby, and if not, it should be close with. However, some people will also consider travelling because of influence and budgetarian. One of these is "Staycation", this kind of travel trend aims to provide a comfortable yet budget friendly hotel-like accommodation to people who wants to have their family time or me time, example for that is Tagaytay, or any SMDC condo property. The second one which is the "Wellness Travel", this travel provides aspect of wellness, such as mental wellness, physical wellness, and emotional wellness. The best example for this if you want to know what is Wellness travel trend, example is Therese Tiangco (niece of Mel Tiangco), a famous tiktok influencer who went abroad to try the Yoga, and spiritual wellness activity in Thailand. Third one would be, "Cultural" travel trend, as we all know, Philippines has a lot of festival, traditional ceremonies, and cultural places, and things to celebrate and to visit. People from different region and country, like to experience this trend once in a life lime. Such as Panagbenga and Apo Whang-Od traditional tattoo. Fourth one is, "Bleisure". In tourism terms, bleisure is a Business trip with leisure. People who works remotely or outside the office, tend to avail this kind of experience. Last one is, "Sustainable" travel trend. And I would say, that this trend will remain as is even though we have new generations coming, because of its goal.

However, since the more the year has been passing by, the more travel trends were introduced to us. For our generation, we tend to look for a trend that will satisfy our taste buds. As of right now, as what we can all foresee in the next 5 years of booming travel trends, one will be the "Food Travel trend". Whatever generation are we, the foods on the travel is a must. Be it for Bleisure, cultural, or staycation, we often base our reviews and experience from the food we had there. The next one will be, "Fashion" travel trend, one example for that, are those people who spend thousand of dollars to go to a place where they can try, or experience the culture through fashion, such as Hanbok, Luis Vuitton, and some other luxury brands. The last one will be, "Volunteering" travel trend. I believe, it will be a trend since young ones nowadays are well aware of what is happening to the surroundings, and environment. Example is volunteering to poor places, they travel miles away to extend help, and recruiting people to do the same thing.

Moreover, these are the travel trends to look forward with for the next 5 years to explore the country, or every region you can visit.

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Travel of the Generation Z:

"Reminiscing the history of the past through a sip"

History has a huge part of ourselves and serves as a helping pathway to know where some of the things have started. Through generations, we tend to view things differently, depending on how we absorb it or how does the value of it makes an exceptional experience to us. Foods, places, hobbies, clothes, and entertainment are part of one's country history.

As a part of the recent generation which is Generation Z, things I haven't had any ideas before affects me also for the fact that I think I still need to learn some of my past and how it will affect the future.

Philippines has so much to offer when it comes to history. As a GenZ, living on the trends where they keep on using some historical places, events, and products as a source of entertainment and inspired businesses, I must say that they're succeeding on it, as it also gives a fruitful experience to the young generation. As I first hand experiencing this kind of trend, it's a serenity for me.

One thing I love about the new trend for Generation Z when traveling, is we often consider places that will aesthetically please us together with the food they offer. Example for that is the LA CATHEDRAL CAFE near Manila Cathedral, inside Intramuros Manila. As a person who loves coffee, stories from the past, and aesthetic places, La Cathedral catches my attention. I've been to many cafes that offers good tasting coffees, baked goods, dishes, pasta, and cakes, but La Cathedral Cafe offers serenity amidst the busy city of Manila. It was the feeling of traveling back to the time, and as a religious person as well, it added the point where it is located exactly beside the cathedral.

Prices aren't that bad and justifiable for it taste and serving, and service was 11/10 because of their hands-on staffs. Moreover, places like this is one of the reason, why younger generation choose an aesthetic like this.

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