How Baguio Stole My Heart | My First Solo Trip in the Philippines

Hey guys! Happy 2025! ❤️
Kicking off the year with a travel vlog-finally! 😆 This one’s extra special because it’s about my first-ever solo trip here in the Philippines! 🏔️ I had such an amazing time, and I hope you enjoy this video as much as I loved the trip.
A fun fact: travel vlogs are my absolute favorites. So this year, I’m planning to explore more of the Philippines to make more travel vlogs like this! Let me know where you think I should visit next!
Dedicating this video as a love letter to Baguio-and to the wonderful characters who made this trip extra fun. Shoutout to everyone who appeared in this vlog and added a little magic to my journey. 💖
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[@jessicaleeseul]

Guyzzzz, what’s your availability for leaving a comment on your favorite part of this video? My fave character is the TARAKI kuya. Shoutout to him. 🤞

[@gabisgood2012]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeshinobi1288]

The availability guy is so weird and funny. He must be so thirsty.

[@Stan-bo1ie]

My face character is Jessica Lee with the no no No No NO NO 🙄😂

[@inhighdefinition]

Baguio is nice if you sweat easily, especially here in the Philippines.

[@iamchristianmoscoso1992]

dapat face reveal mo yon maniac na yon for awairness nadin 🤣

[@julyenmae]

"What's your nationality?" "Fil-- Korean po" Moments of Jessica being Filipino at heart showed unintentionally 😂❤️

[@Dvohomeboi]

she gets a filipino pass from me

[@henriser123]

di naman

[@kaylostinspace]

Di na nya namamalayan ane. Hahahaha. Staying here for long Jessica is a trap. Hahaha

[@renerimando5733]

Jessica Lee is so pretty!!

[@conradcruz8566]

until she puts the word "Korean" on her video when everyone knows she's Korean. click bait an kasi ung word an koryan

[@Evilvielijah]

I illustrated one of the books in the Children's Books area of Mt. Cloud and I got to see my own Kinaray-A book partially (on the table, hidden by the acrylic thing). NICE! Thanks for the feature Jessica. This is why you're my fave vlogger hahaha

[@lorenzoh.7197]

9:44 Bookstore clerk here. Nagkakutob ako na vlogger ka nga dahil sa gopro HAHAHAHAHA but anyway I’m glad you got to find a new edition of your favorite title at our shop! Happy reading!

[@rayanthonybonior2948]

Boss, dapat bawal ang manyakis dyan sa lugar nyo. Sayang maganda pa naman.

[@kubli365]

@@rayanthonybonior2948 sino?

[@md-sw6vm]

you were super professional and accommodating! love that you weren’t too in your face though you suspected she’s a vlogger

[@bethloggins6737]

@@kubli365 when she was eating outside, si what's your availability, di mo ba pinanood?

[@gregoryquackquack]

It seems like your place is being used for meeting spot of girls providing escorts and lookers, that's why Jessica Lee was approached like this. This is an old way norms in clubs and bars where girl who were alone usually provides escort. I hope this beautiful place is not being a famous spot for spotting ladies who offers this kind of service

[@bretheartgregorio1886]

Nakakatuwa yung nag reresearch talaga tungkol sa lugar, hindi lang basta upload lang ng video, meron ding matutunan lalo na sa kagaya ko na di pa nakakapuntang Baguio 🤗 Nakakatawa lang yung "your availability of getting flirted on" 😂 jusko po talaga

[@senri329]

juskoooooooooo the secondhand embarassment is so strong 😂😂

[@meiliph2948]

Nakakahiya hahahahha

[@mikemarkong]

kinda glad you had an experience like this, parang back-to-basics on vlogging. solo. walking around. just basically experiencing the place and talking to the camera.

[@francservan5809]

17:30 shes like she accepted a side quest for adventure and found a hidden gem inside the village. I'm freaking loved it!

[@namsaein161]

This comment is so on point. 😂

[@ClenDrei]

Baguio has that charm talaga. There are also food places that is only in baguio na babalik-balikan mo. Kahit wag na tourist spots, just the food there and weather is enough

[@GemOnWebb]

Anu-anong food? Sorry, taga-Baguio-La Trinidad ako, pero curious talaga ako anong binabalikan kahit ng mga ka-church at classmates ko dito.

[@IrishWhiskey9092]

​​@@GemOnWebbyung good taste na naging bad na ngayon dahil sa change of chief cook 😅

[@smoggy6849]

@@GemOnWebb legit ngay. yung medyo nagustuhan ko lng na medyo unique ket farmers daughter

[@MJBecbec]

I am a Filipino born and raised in Canada, but Baguio is one of my happy places, you capture the vibe I feel when I visit there. everytime I go back home I try to visit Baguio ever since I was a young kid. awesome video.

[@rcm724]

I have no favorite part... I LOVE THE WHOLE VIDEO! It's just so nice to watch your reactions from vibe to views to food taste. It was so good to watch, I wasn't aware of the time 😂

[@sheenaBOSS]

Yey! Finally, Jessica in Baguio. Too bad, I didn't get to meet you around Baguio or La Trinidad huhu. I went to almost all of the places you went to in this vlog. Baguio is really an amazing city, not just the place but also the people. Next, SAGADA

[@bbb5132]

Trueee, 'di man lang nakasalubong for paborito interview eme (local na walang alam I recommend 😂) pero ATOK din sanaaaa. Sobrang lamiggg

[@allanblanco4410]

I like the part the driver said he's igorot.... They're the native locals of Baguio.... As for my experience.... They are the most trustworthy...kindest and well disciplined.. Humblest Filipino people I ever knew ... That makes Baguio people to be appreciated

[@equinox2909]

Jessica, for me, is like an old friend. I watch her contents every now and then, and I still enjoy it. I've been a subscriber since she still onyl has 150k subs during the pandemic, and now she has millions. Happy for you that you enjoy your life to the fullest.

[@pebblewash]

Jessica, this is one of my favorite videos in your channel, I find it so spontaneous, like I was there with you on your trip. Hope you have more of these domestic solo trips in the future. I just love how you handled situation with the Availability of flirted on guy haha...also love when you visited Kidlat Tahimik's artsy village. The way you interact with people is the best part of this video.

[@yoooohangaming]

I’m so stressed from my work lately, and I’ve been wanting to go to Baguio, but I’m still contemplating. I think this is the sign that I should really go. I love your vid! Thanks for this!

[@baradureye2170]

Make sure to go on the weekdays, mastrestress ka lang sa weekends sa dami ng tao 😂

[@diegoalcantaras5580]

adapt and act like a local meaning be respectful and follow rules and ur gonna have a great time!

[@wujubit]

it's been 10 years since I visited Baguio & La Trinidad. never planned on coming back.. but with your vlog, I am contemplating on coming back. 😊

[@rodaxel7165]

availability of getting flirted on😂... dude has some confidence to say the least

[@nefarium]

Dude is a such a loser lol.

[@elfilibusterible]

cringe confidence I would say

[@denniszenanywhere]

Man, it’s not confidence. That’s a creepy pickup line. No one, no matter how good looking you are would fall for that. And the use of the English language here is awkward at best. The best pickup line is to just say hi- and let things run its course. Or just strike a conversation about the place. Good thing Jessica didn’t show his face because that is so embarrassing.

[@chuckb5666]

thats a terrible pickup line...

[@athenacinca8657]

He must realize now Jessica is an icon Philippine ambassador and that is when he knew he...... messed up.😅

[@Jackofallvlogs]

Content like this always fires me up to share my own adventures and push with my own channel! Great video as always 🙌

[@howlicraft1940]

Jessica knows how to make a video enjoyable to watch. Sa iba malamang nahilo nko sa camera at nainip. Good job as always.

[@saberkite]

Love this vlog. The Victory Cubao station has improved so much and is my favorite. Up until mid of 2024 it didn't look that way, haha, so it's much nicer now. I lived in Baguio years ago and it's amazing to see how it is now. There's so many new things, but the core of it is the same. Baguio's cab drivers are great who rarely expect tips and will give you exact change. Mt. Cloud used to be in a different location and was much smaller. Happy to see they've moved to a bigger place and have more books.

[@GamerAfterShift]

Finally my favorite vlogger does Baguio. I've been a follower of Jessica ever since she was doing those make-up videos speaking tagalog (and ilonggo I think?), I've seen her do the community murals, and her Mang Inasal video with her sister haha! She's grown so much! So proud of her. More power Ms. Lee.

[@jakeasia]

We're also planning to go to Baguio by 2nd week of February. As someone who's never been into Baguio before, this vlog is so helpful. Thank you, Jessica! 🫶

[@shoppeemode5210]

Be ready to bring a lot of patience po but you will enjoy kasi maraming activities as February is our flower festival month, medyo traffic ulit esp. weekends.

[@sageforlife]

Thank you for this vlog Jessica. You made me miss Baguio even more. Since I moved here in Korea for almost 6 year now, I was not able to go back to Baguio again. There's no place like Bagio. I'm not a local from Baguio but I consider it as my second home province. It's a place where you can feel peace and serenity. Korea is a cold and mountainous place as well just like Baguio, but Baguio still captured my heart. 😌 It's been my go to place everytime I wanted to detox from the toxic of Manila and work. I'm from Tarlac but instead of going home I go straight to Baguio to unwind and chill.

[@cherryannpadua7779]

I love how you appreciate Baguio, and I do agree with you Baguio is safe place and they are all kind. Oh how I miss Baguio , been there last December 2024

[@yerffejice]

The taxi driver's in Baguio are the most honest driver's in the Philippines

[@dodgentesspm]

Really!?! Good to know😮

[@dhenzrae]

Agree 💯%

[@arcobaleno6474]

Really? I thought Jessica was about to be scammed during the first part of the video 😅

[@bonneil2506]

True. minimum 50 and the fare doesn't exceed 100 most of the time pag loob lang ng city.

[@dhenzrae]

@@arcobaleno6474 They also give the exact change, it's up to you if you'll give some tip or not.

[@eduardvanderwege1956]

Eduardo here..watching from Minnesota, USA...was born in Baguio. Hoping to retire back in the Philippines soon.😎

[@paulsbettaworld6729]

You're the only content creator that I always watch in KZbin since your first vids. Now here I am again this 2025, supporting your Journey once more. Happy New Year Jessica, thank you for making us happy by watching your vlogs. I hope this year will be full of surprises and growth. Keep Safe Jessica.

[@Jijiluna06]

Natatawa ako na, natutuwa kapag tinatanong sya ng kapwa nyang foreign hahaha ang sagot nya she's from here in manilaaa! I love it! Pusong pinoy ❤

[@leikim1476]

I enjoyed this vlog, Jessica! I've already been to Baguio twice but this is making me wanna go back there for a SOLO trip too!! Looking forward to watching more of your travel vlogs and "official" solo travels 😍

[@EverydayClare]

Baguio has its own charm talaga, that’s why we keep on coming back. We just visited hotcat and we love the ambiance and walked around the neighborhood. I’m glad you have a Baguio vlog! 😊🌸

[@anneurora]

This is definitely one of my favorite videos you made, Jessica! The ambiance, the vibe, the nature, everything is just SOOO perfect 🤌🏻✨ This is also my kind of vibe, it's very calm & quiet, full of artistic elements that are so beautiful & pleasing! I also felt like I got away from the city, it's just so perfect 😩💟

[@monicajoysantos6649]

This is gonna be my favorite content of yours, Jessica! I love how you made me want to go to baguio rn how i wish i could... always have a safe trip! 💝

[@jozen1986]

I prefer this kind of quiet subtle vlogging. Very relaxing.❤❤

[@gaildumbo]

It's my first time watching you, Ms. JESSICA LEE. I'm pretty amazed by how positive you are with our Filipino places and culture. Your channel is such a vibe, and you have a good aura in you. Keep it up and more power. ✨️

[@bjeanwanderlust2581]

Yeyyyy!!! I miss my Baguio home town!!! YouLL definitely fall in Love with the place full of culture ❤

[@yvishkate]

I'm missing baguio so I decided to binge this blog of yours, Jess! This made me realize that there's so much that we missed when we're there. My mom was born in baguio and she has her cousins there, we might visit again for the holy week this year. I'm also tempted to move in baguio hahaha but maybe one day

[@charmainenucum9]

Looooved everything about this vlog 🫶🏻 the vibes, the way you enjoy the food, the scenery and especially the weather is just

[@salemSoivran-eb6yv]

This video is very entertaining and your tagalog accent is perfect; I'm quiet impressed with both. I'm subscribing; your vlog leaves others in the dust.

[@GuardianTiger]

Agreed 🎉

[@iamtofuboy]

Ahhh, I used to visit Baguio at least once a year pero naudlot dahil sa pandemic. I did just visit last month though, and this video just makes me want to visit it again!!!

[@JayArceo_]

This has rekindled my love for Baguio ❤ Such a vibe having breakfast outside, sun shining, pine trees, and cool weather. LOVE IT.

[@jabatjoshuaaerond3702]

I love everything about this. The quality, ambiance, nature, people, and jessica. A real top tier vid. thank you jessica!

[@NovyCrysteeMallorca]

I love how ate Jessica notice and appreciate everything that shee sees✨ what a positive vibeee

[@li4vrs]

9:07 the aggressive "no" HAHAHHAHAHA

[@karylllaroco]

pls the way i laughed so hard HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@TheTechCguy]

This is great history in the making, too. A deep Philippine heritage and history that goes back thousands of years with fellow east Asians. Welcome to my heritage land, Lee. Maganda. :)

[@lesielayague5795]

This is my favorite vlog of yours! I was smiling the whole time 🥰

[@notcoleslaw]

This video made me miss my favorite city even more :( I used to study there and just graduated last July, so seeing you explore my favorite spots made me feel nostalgic about my time visiting those places alone too ;_; Really glad I came across your video hehe I hope you have a wonderful year ahead!

[@marimokid]

my fave youtuber in the housee (and in the nation)!! lets gooo!!

[@thormontefalcobobias]

Not that "can you feel their energy?" Part 😭😭. Her innocent side makes her funny but very cute at the same time. We miss your travel vlog 😊❤

[@AbdullahGuiday]

Ikaw lang talaga Jessica Yung Vlogger na pinapanuod ko at inaabang, Kasi bawat vlog mo Ang saya at may natututunan din Ako sa mga ginagawa mo at Ang saya haha so much love from Balabagan Lanao Del Sur ❤❤❤

[@wannabeme7206]

OMG! 1.56M subs? great work, Jessica! I've been following you for as long as I can remember. I still remember the time where you were in the brink of giving up. I'm so glad you fought back. I'm happy that you finally succeeded and found a place you can truly call home.

[@jedidiah710]

Kuya: “What’s your nationality?” Jessica: “Fil-.. Korean po.” Don’t worry, Jess! We consider you Filipino as well! You’re one of us! 💕🇵🇭

[@belbro62]

glad you finaly reached my hometown , grew up in baguio, was poor so walked every where . been in america for ages finally reached retirement age lol kinda scared to go back . your show made me miss my town more

[@TheHappyTravellerPH63]

Baguio has this charm talaga. Bitin content!!!

[@johnmascardo7047]

I fell in love with Baguio when I was a child, going back to it with a family of my own decades later was a dream come true. When I retire I want a base there.

[@aejoymamotosfermin2497]

Sana more solo travel pa para maenjoy mo ang iba't ibang Lugar dito sa pinas.. nice vlog Jess ❤️

[@MrXdmp]

Enjoy your vacation here in Baguio. When you come back, please bring Juwonee with you. Thanks 👍

[@coley2810]

Hi, Jessica! Long time lowkey subscriber here! Just wanted to say that though I will always love your series like Paborito and Trabaho, I also really really like your travel/everyday vlogs like this and hope to see more of them soon (hopefully longer vids as well hehe). Glad that you enjoyed Baguio!

[@TinTin-gk3yn]

I think it's fine that he asked tbh. He did it very politely and not in a pushy way. Btw, it was funny seeing how Jessica is flustered. 😂 Part 2 of Baguio trip!!! ❤

[@gregoryquackquack]

sorry for bringing this to you. But that confidence of that guy is creepy, as he thought Jessica is providing escort service. This place might be famous for looking girls who needs money in exchange of their availabilty. So cringe that it is an old norms in bars and clubs where you spot a girl who is alone, and she probably provides escort. But in Baguio it is happening in a park on a broad daylight. This generation is doomed

[@wendelltulay747]

Baguio is my favorite place in the Philippines and this video just made me want to go back ASAP!

[@inhighdefinition]

Added to my Playlist. Looking forward to the KZbin LIVE tomorrow 💙

[@vincantero4312]

The effort of getting good video shots even when you're alone! You're so good, Jessica❤❤❤

[@andrewang5565]

I like that she didn't labeled the places in La Trinidad as part of Baguio, it's always a misconception to people who are tourist or not from Baguio to call places that are not in Baguio. like mentioning Strawberry Farms, Stbosa Houses, and even saying Atok even it's literally much farther away. I really appreciate your little research of the place before labelling or mentioning it. Because not everything in Cordillera is Baguio, We need to acknowledge that these places and people are differ and not the same as Baguio

[@leh4089]

I had the same reaction when I first got inside the Ili-likha village and it was not part of our itinerary. That place is amaaaazing!!! I was so inlove!

[@DanielLeybag]

Thank you Jessica for promoting Baguio, because of your promotion traffic na naman , more tourists will go up 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marabaw]

I was smiling the whole video!! ang sarap pumunta sa BAguiioooooo.

[@VinCent-vk6wc]

Even so, you could have still visited *Café by the ruins* as its really a great spot to chill in, its not always full of people so its really a go to place and recommendable 100%

[@levysang]

OMG! Thank you for this vlog, I'm a new fan here! I love your vibes and I'm grateful to see your vlog in Baguio. I discovered great places to visit. Especially the bookshop and likha village.

[@lulufah8045]

The taxi driver is wrong. Everyone can speak tagalog fluently here but others are just not confident. I'm igorot as well and I'm 100% fluent in tagalog.

[@_markmarcos]

By watching your vlog, it feels like I'm in Baguio again, I've been in Baguio many times and the feeling is still like the first time I went there.

[@inmiggywetrust]

"what's your availability on getting flirted on?" is the first sentence baby boy spoke. shhhhhhd 💀💀💀

[@gregoryquackquack]

On a broad daylight, that means her availability in exchange of his money. That's why he is so confident. And seems like not his first time. That spot might be famous for asking girls who are alone who might offer their availability for a price.

[@kynogarcia]

4:48 you almost got scammed tho haha

[@poptv1762]

Buti marunong na sya magtagalog

[@citystreetlights0805]

I get you, Jessica. The first time I went to Baguio, it also stole my heart 😂 and it was rainy that time. Totally enjoyed this vlog!

[@thefairy3412]

thank you for Visiting our City of Pines, hope u visit again when the time comes, and have a safe travel all round the philippines 💓

[@charleybrown2472]

My kind of woman, simply beautiful, soft spoken, smart, & totally not fuzzy. Wish u all da best happiness. Ü r one unique sparkling star among da stars madam Jessica 🌟🤩🧡🇵🇭🙏

[@FaerieQueeneBee]

Glad you enjoyed your time here... come back again, soon! ❤

[@kbye.]

been dreaming for solo travel but I don’t know wtg. A place that is safe for solo travelers but because of this vlog, I have decided to go to Baguio for my solo trip! Thanks Jessica! I’ll visit the places you’ve been to.

[@adelynjoyrigo1469]

It's like I've been in Baguio with you. Thank you for sharing this vlog to us. Ilysm ate Jessicaaaaa! 🫶✨

[@maynunal]

this is a good start of a KDRAMA SERIES :-) ABOUT A VLOGGER falling in love in Bagiuo :-)

[@BambiAng]

it's been decades since i've visited baguio. seeing you post brings back old fond memories. BTW, bauio locals are more comfortable in english than tagalog. i miss their lovely weather. take care, stay safe & God bless you!

[@tbrt0912]

Will never get tired of Baguio. Tip of the iceberg Jessica there's so much amazing food to explore in Baguio ❤ reco to go back.

[@paulchristian3870]

Thanks for this vlog Jessica! I feel like you just made me travel to Baguio which is the first on my bucket list to travel on. Hoping I could get there soon!

[@cessynapoles7920]

I love Baguio! I’ll never get tired of going back to the city of pines!

[@cutefeith2330]

hi jessica, hi to the community! new subscriber here. i stumbled upon jessica's uplb vlog last year and i played this vlog as background while i'm finishing up tasks, but i ended up watching the whole thing bc it's so fun! i didn't realize there's a lot of Baguio I haven't explored yet. Thank u for making this vlog!

[@kristoffersevilla7815]

This is so entertaining !!!!!! I want to go to Baguio right now because of you !

[@vonaramisrafols3958]

When i went to Baguio, i felt the same thing. I WANT TO MOVE THERE. BAGUIO has the vibes of Davao but a COOLER one❤️ Such a safe place to travel, almost everyone is honest and is open to helping you out and the food and accom is very affordable. One of the bests cities ❤❤

[@KuyaBearTV]

Will be going to Baguio next Thursday! Can't wait!

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

The place with the taraki kuya is amazing. I would love to go back to Baguio just for these cafes and places you featured here! Great finds!

[@_.-Yuu-._]

girl, im happy you made it to Baguio bc most of the foreign vloggers dontr usually go to baguio !!

[@resutaa18]

18:27 I love the way she slip to say Fil- when he ask her what is her nationality.

[@xyriellbagay8337]

OMG, I love all the places you've been to!!! I visited Baguio twice but haven't visited any of these places so I'm a little bit jealous 😭 But will surely come back to Baguio to see these!! 😍😍

[@mayguiritan7449]

Baguio is my happy place! Love the laidback vibe 🤍

[@joefernandez4868]

I was born in Baguio... I haven´t been there for the last 10 years since I left. I wonder how it looks today. I can only imagine the vast amount of changes that happened. Cheers and enjoy!

[@nhaidelsalud5732]

I also went to Baguio for a solo trip and it was awesome! So happy you enjoyed your stay! 🥰

[@loveanalynalexis]

Thoughts abt the title : aaacckk! Baguio stole my heart too! I even dreamed of living there! I can relate agad kahit sa title palang😭 same vibes talaga, mareng jessica! anw I miss you, Baguiooo!

[@nicolebongbonga462]

i really enjoyed this type of solo-travel vlogs! it just feels so cozy

[@astraverde]

this is making me want to visit baguio alone! such a cute vlog

[@akosichiro_dronaut]

Wow thank you for featuring my hometown 👍👍👍 much love ❤ respect to you ✌️

[@4amnamelessbird]

Been to Baguio just last year for teh first time, but I've never been to the places you show in this video! makes me wanna go back . HAHA. I love baguio. So clean and safe!!! Thanks jessica! I enjoyed your vlog.

[@Lesevesel]

If you ever fly out to Cebu City, it will astonish you just how much that city's sky line will change in the next five years. There is just so much new construction. The most immediate thing that came to mind: They're making CC the new Hong Kong.

[@rainism023]

I love when you do your solo trips! It has different vibes!