Where the Valley Gets Inked 7 Tattoo Studios Worth Knowing in Cagayan Valley To every woman in Region II searching for a chair, a needle, and an artist who understands the story she's trying to tell There is a particular kind of loneliness in loving tattoos while living somewhere the big glossy travel blogs never bother to mention. Most “best tattoo shops in the Philippines” lists stop at Manila, maybe Cebu if they're feeling generous, and quietly forget that Cagayan Valley which is the Ibanag heartland along the country's longest river and has its own thriving, talented tattoo community. Tuguegarao alone carries the nickname “Premier Ibanag City,” a place founded over four centuries ago, and its creative culture has kept growing right alongside it. This is a guide built specifically for Region II: seven working studios across Cagayan, what each one is known for, and where to actually find them. 7 Tattoo Shop of Cagayan Valley 1. INKside Tattoo Studio  Location: Zone 1, Nat...