by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 3, 2018 | Itinerary, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Travel Guide
At first sight, it’s hard to imagine Kota Kinabalu (formerly Jesselton) as an eco-tourism destination because you’ll be welcomed by a sprawling, lively city. But once you get to know KK, as it is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 14, 2017 | Itinerary, MUI NE, Travel Guide, Vietnam
Mui Ne is one of my favorite destinations in Vietnam, its stunning topography is a testament to the magical prowess of nature. I visited it twice because I felt like I was on a rush the first time I visited in 2012, so...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 25, 2017 | HUALIEN, Itinerary, KAOHSIUNG, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
With the recent approval of the Taiwan visa-free entry for Filipinos , the country will surely attract more Pinoy tourists. For many of us, Taiwan is Taipei, known for its rich economy but a large part of the country...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 12, 2017 | Itinerary, Laguna, Philippines, Travel Guide
San Pablo in Laguna is largely made up of agricultural lands blissfully situated at the foot of Mount Banahaw and Mount Makiling, making it a great destination for ecotourism activities. San Pablo is also known for...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 11, 2012 | Banaue, Itinerary, Philippines
Banaue, Ifugao – The world-renowned Banaue Rice Terraces is dubbed as The Eight Wonder of the World. Because it appeared on the old twenty peso bill, most people believe that Banaue Rice Terraces is included in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 11, 2012 | Banaue, Itinerary, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Batad, Ifugao- The amphitheater-like stone-walled Batad Rice Terraces is one of the five clusters in the UNESCO inscription of the 5 Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. The four others are Mayoyao Central,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 27, 2011 | Cagayan North, Itinerary, Philippines
Suggested 3 Day Itinerary Cagayan Valley sits in Northeastern Luzon in the Philippines, between the Cordilleras and the Sierra Madre mountain ranges. There are several cheap flights to Tuguegarao City offered by...
