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Welcome to The Pinay Solo Backpacker, the best place to find travel guides with budget and itinerary! This blog started out in January 2010 where she aims to inspire her readers to explore the Philippines and the world as well as empower Filipinas through travel.
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KAOHSIUNG ITINERARY (with Budget)2026
Kaohsiung may have made its mark on the tourist map because it is the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, but it more than that. This massive municipality has quite a handful attractions for the jaded city slicker to discover. Easily one of country's...
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER: DIY Travel Guide (2026)
Puerto Princesa Underground River, How to go to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, Puerto Princesa Underground River itinerary, detailed Puerto Princesa Underground River travel guide. Sabang in Puerto Princesa’s tranquil shores tick all the boxes for a laid-back...
JAPAN VISA : REQUIREMENTS + TIPS + APPLICATION (Philippines)
Applying for a visa can be nerve-wracking. I remember a few years ago, an airline offered me a roundtrip ticket to Japan, but I never got to use it. The next year, another airline invited me to an all-expense paid trip to Nagoya in Japan, but I wasn’t available. I...
INDIA VISA REQUIREMENTS + APPLICATION for Filipinos
If you plan to travel to India soon, then you need to apply for the India Visa online. India is a vibrant country, with amazing culture, jaw-dropping architecture, exquisite arts and handicrafts, rich history, and warm people. I can go on and on. When I first...
OTARU ITINERARY (DAY TRIP WINTER) + TOURIST SPOTS 2026
Otaru thrived as one of the greatest port towns of Japan, blissfully located on northern island of Hokkaido. Water still gives it a unique character, such as the beautifully-preserved Otaru Canal fringed by historic warehouses exuding a relaxed, old-world appeal....
2026 Bangkok Travel Guide (Budget + Itinerary)
Bangkok is special to me, because this is where I first backpacked solo abroad. I remember booking a cheap airfare months before my trip. I booked a tour and a hotel from a travel agency but after paying it, they called me and said I had to pay for two because the...
2026 SAPPORO TRAVEL GUIDE (Itinerary + Budget)
This is a detailed SAPPORO TRAVEL GUIDE blog with sample SAPPORO ITINERARY and budget, top things to do, budget hotels, Sapporo travel tips, etc. Sapporo is an urbanite’s dream. Its finger is on the pulse, constantly embracing new developments, but somehow, it doesn’t...
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LAIYA BATANGAS BEACH RESORTS (BUDGET-FRIENDLY) 2026
Discover the hidden wonders of Laiya and San Juan, Batangas. Bask in its azure beaches and rocky coves. Bring your snorkeling gear with you and uncover its iridescent underwater life. Assess your endurance and try out the different action-packed activities at Laiya...
20 THINGS TO DO IN BACOLOD + TOURIST SPOTS + ITINERARY (2026)
This blog is about the top things to do in Bacolod and other tourist spots in Negros Occidental. Most visits to Negros Occidental begin with Bacolod City, the capital of the province, once the haven of the sugar industry in the Philippines. Now, Bacolod is best...
2026 SABANG MANGROVE FOREST PADDLE BOAT TOUR: PUERTO PRINCESA
Detailed travel blog on how to get to Sabang Mangrove Forest tour, Sabang Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour rates, entrance fee, eating tamilok, and other things to do in Sabang, Puerto Princesa. If you fancy tropical beach cliché, forest road, and pastoral scenery, then...
PUERTO PRINCESA ITINERARY + BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE 2026
Detailed Puerto Princesa Travel Guide with sample Puerto Princesa Itinerary and Budget, Things to Do, Where to Stay, travel tips, and more. Puerto Princesa City is a modest metropolis where broad promenade and slick seafront coexists with tree-lined avenues, hilltops,...
6 Signs Your Yachting Lifestyle in Indonesia Has Outgrown a Single Yacht
Indonesia provides a yachting environment that feels expansive without being intimidating. Thousands of islands, varied sea conditions, and short distances between dramatically different cruising grounds make time on the water feel endlessly flexible. You can spend a...
ZAMBOANGA CITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Zamboanga City - This charming city is bursting with accommodations for all types of budget, from cheap hotels to mid-range and high-end. So you, won’t have a hard time looking for a place to stay at. It is by far, one of my favorite cities in Mindanao - south of the...
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Since 2010, she has written travel features on the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam. She has contributed to local and foreign travel news site, newspapers and magazines from 2011 to 2015.
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