by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, Thailand, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 26, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, MALACCA, Malaysia, Melaka, Travel Guide
Detailed Melaka Travel Guide blog with Melaka Itinerary and Budget, places to see in Melaka, and where to stay in Melaka. Melaka’s gentle flowing river provides a serene accompaniment to its architectural splendor....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Osaka, Japan is a lively city blessed with dumbfounding infrastructures, well-edited shops, food haven, stylish hostels, and astonishingly spotless streets! Adding up to its allure are the utterly helpful and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 8, 2020 | Featured, Hong Kong, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Hong Kong is special to me, because it’s my first international travel with my sister. It’s like fulfilling a childhood dream when we toured Hong Kong Disneyland. This is why I wrote this Hong Kong Travel Guide Blog....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 3, 2019 | Featured, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Taipei, Taiwan was never on my bucketlist despite its proximity to the Philippines. But because applying for a Taiwan tourist visa is more relaxed these days, I decided to travel to this city, which is roughly an hour...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, Singapore, Travel Guide
If I could only choose 4 words to describe Singapore, they would be : spotless, sophisticated, efficient but expensive. It’s hard to tell now that this tiny, booming country that is speckled with sky-high buildings and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, MACAU, Travel Guide
Macau grew like a fantasy utopia on an island and reclaimed land southwest of Hong Kong. The heart of this Special Administrative Region of China is littered with ostentatious hotels flaunting spectacular...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2018 | Featured, Mindoro Oriental, Puerto Galera, Travel Guide
PUERTO GALERA gives you a choice: either you plunge into bliss or go out with a bang. Situated in Oriental, Mindoro Philippines, this municipality was once dubbed as “One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 5, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Masbate, Philippines, Travel Guide
It was 6:00 AM. She was heartbroken. A 7 year relationship isn’t hard to forget, I didn’t know how I could comfort my cousin…except through travel. So we hopped on a boat from Bulan to San Jacinto in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Japan is steeped in tradition and spirituality, and the perfect place to get a true taste of Japanese culture is Kansai Region. For first-time tourists in Japan, get your fill of tradition in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 20, 2018 | Featured, Negros Occidental, Philippines, Travel Guide
Sipalay City in Negros Occidental will surely leave you in awe with its sundry topography. This chilled-out city remains an underrated gem for travelers. Lavished by natural resources, there is much to like in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 15, 2018 | Batanes, Featured, Philippines, Travel Guide
BATANES is a scene of changing moods, sometimes balmy, sometimes placid and other times ominous. But its postcard-worthy topography and the genuine hospitality of its people – the Ivatans, make it such a...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2018 | Bohol, Featured, Philippines
Bohol is like a condensed version of the entire country, which is why this bountiful province is always on the list of must-visit places for first-time travelers in the Philippines. Whether you are looking to get a tan...
