by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 28, 2026 | Featured, Hotels and Resorts, Manila, Philippines
Sometimes, the best getaway doesn’t require a long drive or a flight. For our recent Alabang staycation, my mother and I wanted somewhere that felt relaxing, but was still convenient enough to enjoy without spending...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 19, 2026 | Cruise Guide, Featured, Hong Kong, Star Cruises, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Hong Kong is a warm whirlwind of sights, smells, tastes, and sounds. Thronging with traffic and brimming with markets, temples, malls, high-raised buildings, old architectures, parks, museums, and art galleries. If you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 5, 2026 | BALKANS
Two weeks spent traveling in the Balkans will let you travel through the streets of the Ottoman Empire, through the mountains, and around the lakes and medieval cities near the sea. It is possible to visit several...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 2, 2026 | CHINA, Cruise Guide, Featured, Hong Kong, Star Cruises, Travel Guide, XIAMEN
I’ve finally experienced the Star Voyager Cruise from Hong Kong to Xiamen (China) where we sailed for 3 days 2 nights from Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong. Good news is, Star Cruises is currently offering a HONG KONG TO...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 18, 2026 | Featured, Itinerary, KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Kaohsiung may have made its mark on the tourist map because it is the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, but it’s more than that. Easily one of country’s most beautiful destinations, this...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 17, 2026 | Baguio, Featured, Philippines, Tourist Spots
Detailed Baguio Tourist Spots List and Things to Do in Baguio for 2025 including where to stay and how to get to the Baguio tourist spot. The Baguio City that we see today was designed by the Americans, this is why...
