by SilverBackpacker | Cagayan, Philippines
As Christmas approaches and we countdown the nine days to Christmas Day it has become a tradition and a challenge to wake up at 3am and attend Mass for nine days running.
Here is what could be an enjoyable way of doing this and having a short holiday at the same time. Cagayan Province has some of the oldest churches in the Philippines, so why not take time to explore the Province and also its heritage.
by SilverBackpacker | Abra, Philippines
Climb Abra | Mt Bullagao, Langiden Guide to Climbing Mt Bullagao Mt Bullagao or “The Sleeping Beauty” as the mountain is affectionately known locally, can be seen from many points in Abra and dominates the western skyline in Bangued.Everytime i walk...
by SilverBackpacker | Abra, Philippine Travel Guides, Philippines
Climb Abra | Mt Pisusok, Tineg Guide to Climbing Mt Pisusok Climb Mt Pisusok Hike Vira to Lacub 3D/2N The Jump Off Point for Mt Pisusok in Sitio Vira, Tineg is a 2 to 3 hour ride from Bangued. There are a couple of Sari-sari stores where you can buy some trail...
by SilverBackpacker | Abra
5 Wild and Beautiful Places of Abra Nature is the Driving Force of Abra  Let’s Explore 5 Wild and Beautiful Places in Abra, Philippines Wild and Beautiful Places of Abra As we hike down, over and around the province of Abra, we see an exceedingly broken but...
by SilverBackpacker | Abra, Contributors, Philippines
Kaparkan Falls, Abra – A Short Story by George Anthony Lalin Long before the Ifugaos built their rice terraces, unknown to mankind, Kabunian already created this piece of natural architecture. But He made sure this paradise was hidden, hidden from the prying...
by SilverBackpacker | Abra, Philippines
TOP SEVEN THINGS TO DO IN LUBA, ABRA Things to do in Luba Luba in the Province of Abra is slowly making its way onto the Philippine tourism scene. After years of isolation, exciting new destinations and attractions are being found and noticed. Even though the area is...