Batok ia a hand poke tattoo using pomelo or lemon thorn as a needle and mixed charcoal soot with water in a coconut shell as an ink. The ink is mixed with blood when hand poked against the skin which creates permanent ink on the body. For people from Kalinga this body art is more… Continue reading Guide on Getting a Tattoo From Apo Whang-od, The Last Mambabatok
Tag: Hiking
MT. PULAG: THE FIRST HIKE AFTER TWO YEARS OF ISOLATION
Hooh! Finally! Yes, just like what the title said, after two long years of isolation brought by travel restrictions due to Covid 19. I finally got to wear my hiking attire and carry my travel gears again. As the restriction eases in my hometown Benguet, I got an invitation from my long time friends and… Continue reading MT. PULAG: THE FIRST HIKE AFTER TWO YEARS OF ISOLATION
BAKUN TRIO: THE THREE GEMS OF BAKUN, BENGUET PHILIPPINES
Bakun is one of the thirteen municipalities of Benguet, Philippines, a mountainous and peaceful province in the north. I honestly can’t imagine how peaceful and clean this place is away from the noise and other pollution in the city. Bakun can be your perfect serene place for soul searching, reflection or simply a relaxation. Let… Continue reading BAKUN TRIO: THE THREE GEMS OF BAKUN, BENGUET PHILIPPINES