We went to Baguio last November 26-28 and we stayed in this little haven called Camp Riverside 2600 Tiny House Lofts located in Purok 02, Ambayao Road, Barangay Irisan.
Our 3 Day trip in Baguio has come to an end and it's time to get back to Manila. We came up using Marcos Highway but on our way back, we were advised (by Waze) to take the Naguilian Road.
So after two years, we're back in Baguio again. This was kind of a spur-of-the-moment trip so we didn't really have any concrete plans about where to go or what to do.
To say that we've had a full day today was an understatement. Our last stop was the night market along Harrison Road which is open from 9PM until 1AM. From our dinner at the Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant, we parked our car along Session Road and simply walked to get to Harrison Road. The aroma of cooking food and the buzz from the energy of the people shopping along the stretch of road were enough to get us excited!
The trick to making the most out of a trip is to make sure that when you leave your hotel, you already have a complete itinerary prepared with some leeway for adjustments and back up plans. This preparedness actually saved the night for us because in our search for the Star Cafe along Session Road, we ended up eating at a new favorite dining destination - the Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant!
The kids burned off all their energy playing at the Mini Golf and the playground next to it. On our way back to our hotel to rest before dinner, we thought of passing by the Good Shepherd Mountain Maid Training Center to check if we can buy our favorite ube jam because our trip to Baguio wouldn't be complete if we didn't get some :) With time to spare (it took us 30 minutes), we reached Good Shepherd. 
Having just eaten at the Mile Hi Diner at the Mile Hi Center, everyone was energized and raring to go for some fun activity. Next on the agenda was to play a round of Mini Golf. The place was about 10 minutes away from the Mile Hi Center and we actually couldn't find it the first time we went around Camp John Hay. The next time we did find it, it was raining hard and though it was open, playing was out of the question. This time, the rain had subsided and a bit of sun was out :)
After a very enjoyable boating experience in Burnham Park, the kids were in very high spirits and had more energy to spare so we decided to try the Shalan ni Kabadjo Horseback Riding now that the rain has dissipated. It's a little out of the way since we had to travel to Camp John Hay but it's got more of a nature feel to it compared to the Wright Park riding trail. Again, we were the only ones there so it was great!
Now we come to the place for kids and kids at heart - Burnham Park. After shopping at the Baguio Public Market and ending up with 2 kilos of freshly ground coffee, the kids were excited that the rains stopped and we could visit Burnham Park. They weren't disappointed and this was probably one of their favorite destinations on the trip.
After our trip to the Strawberry Farms in Benguet, we were debating where to go next since it was drizzling so any outdoor activities had to be postponed. Patrick and I decided to visit the Baguio Public Market instead to check if we can get the souvenir items that friends asked us to buy. We parked next to the Igorot Park along Harrison Road and walked the overpass to get to the Baguio Public Market. Our noses were tantalized by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and that led us to Garcia's Coffee where we were staggered by the affordability of freshly ground coffee beans. There were also a number of different flavors that blew our minds :)
While here in Baguio, Patrick and I decided that we'd only eat at local restaurants and dining haunts because what's the point in traveling and educating our kids with the local culture if we're just going to end up at fast food franchises. So, on our list of dining choices was the iconic 50's Diner at the corner of Upper Gen. Luna and Brent Roads.
Visiting The Mansion in Baguio City is a fast process. You go there, take your pictures and leave. At least, that's what we did since it's not possible to get any closer than just inside the gate. So, we crossed the street and headed to Wright Park. This was the first time we've gone to Wright Park from this direction so it was an adventure of sorts :)