by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 13, 2025 | Hotels and Resorts, Zamboanga City
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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 4, 2025 | Hotels and Resorts
In many unforgettable adventures, hotels often serve as a home base. This provides easy access to creature comforts, convenient services, and destinations that attract locals and tourists alike. At the very least,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 16, 2022 | Aurora, Baler, Hotels and Resorts
For a weekend or a holiday full of fun, head to Baler in Aurora province. It is best known for surfing, and Sabang Beach is the place to be if you want to learn to surf. Adding up to its allure is its dramatic...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2019 | Hotels and Resorts, MACAU
Macau known for its glamour and glitz has a reputation for being an expensive tourist destination. But it shouldn’t be, because there’s a wealth of free hotel shuttle buses here, not to mention most tourist...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2019 | Hong Kong, Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong is expensive by Asian standards. But don’t be intimidated by this small country, because over the years the availability of Hong Kong budget hotels has improved a lot. Do remember though that Hong Kong...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 30, 2018 | Batangas, Beaches, Hotels and Resorts, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Stilts Calatagan is a rising resort in Batangas with overwater bungalows. It’s known as a Maldives-inspired luxury resort in Batangas, but they actually have mid-range rooms and cottages, good for small to large...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 15, 2017 | Hotels and Resorts, HUALIEN, TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Taiwan is not just about Taipei. In my week-long stay in this underrated country, I’ve explored a few places. One thing I like about traveling in Taiwan is, it’s quite affordable and there’s a wealth of budget hotels...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 9, 2016 | Bohol, Hotels and Resorts
Bohol is like a condensed version of the entire Philippines; azure beaches, vast agricultural land, mist-filled mountains, pristine waterfalls and age-old Spanish-era churches. One of Bohol’s most popular beaches,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 2, 2016 | Aklan, Hotels and Resorts, Philippines
Polished and spacious, two words to fittingly describe my loft room at Ferra Hotel in Boracay. After a long yet fun day exploring the island, seeking out hidden denim blue beaches where I can swim like there is no...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 6, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Iloilo
Crowning the heart of the bustling Iloilo City is the region’s tallest building – Injap Tower Hotel, owned by businessman Edgar “Injap” Sia II of the renowned Mang Inasal restaurant chain. The 21 storey high...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia
On the pristine coast of Terengganu, a new level of opulence is on the rise. Terrapuri Heritage Village is a secluded tropical hideaway dappled with 29 antique Terengganu Malay timbre houses. These architectural...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 5, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia
Sedate, serene and spacious, A’Famosa Resort is a sleek respite from the hurried Kuala Lumpur. Sprawling 1,300 acres through some of Melaka’s craggy and verdant countryside, it is not only a resort, it is a real...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 17, 2012 | Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia
Gazing at the towering mountains clad by dense wilderness, you will find it surprising that Colmar Tropicale, a French-inspired Highland Resort is tucked somewhere in there. Since I posted a photo of this resort in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 2, 2012 | Beaches, Hotels and Resorts, Philippines, Zamboanga del Norte
Some ads are really striking that it sticks in our mind even as we grow older. Call me curious, but who wouldn’t? Since I was young I have seen that classic ad of Dakak Beach Resort in Dapitan through the noontime...
