Dubbed the ‘City of Pines’ for its forested surrounds, Baguio is a vibrant university city and the kick-off point for forays into the remote and mountainous jungles of the northern Philippines. To while away the time with retail therapy and other pleasant indulgences, head to Session Road - Baguio’s main drag and beating heart - lined with shops, restaurants, cafes, malls, boutiques and antiquated cinemas. Several lovely parks are dotted across the city’s canvas and provide respite from its bustle by day, while Baguio’s thriving culinary scene and effervescent nightlife provide plenty of entertainment after dark.