by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 10, 2025 | Cebu, FERRY SCHEDULE AND RATES, Matnog, Philippines, Sorsogon
Making your way from Bicol to Cebu is now easier with the availability of the Matnog to Cebu ferry. You need to travel to Matnog, Sorsogon and ride a ferry to Northern Cebu. There are 2 routes for the Matnog to Cebu...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 3, 2025 | Cebu, FERRY SCHEDULE AND RATES, Philippines, SIARGAO, Surigao
Did you know that there’s a cheap way to get from Cebu to Surigao and Cebu to Siargao? I recently traveled from Cebu to Surigao via ferry and from Surigao to Siargao via fastcraft. But in this travel blog, I will just...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Simala Church in Cebu rose to fame over the past few years. This monastery is known for its castle-like church, proudly standing on a hill in Lindogon village in Sibonga. It is located in the village of Lindogon, but...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 1, 2022 | Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor
The Philippines may not be as popular as our neighboring countries when it comes to backpacking, but it doesn’t mean you have to skip it. Discover the classic and under-the-radar destinations for backpacking Central...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 21, 2020 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Malapascua is an island located in North Cebu, Philippines that has attracted local and foreign tourists, especially divers, because of its rich marine sanctuary. It is best known for Monad Shoal where thresher...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 29, 2019 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
CASINO PEAK is one of the newest tourist destinations in South Cebu, attracting mountaineers, day trippers, budget travelers and local tourists. When my friend (Thanks, Darwin!) mentioned about Casino Peak and showed...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 12, 2019 | Cebu, Philippines
Osmeña Peak, the highest mountain in Cebu is a cluster of green jagged hills like a deformed twin of Chocolate Hills of Bohol hugging the shorelines of Badian. This part of Dalaguete is reminiscent of Benguet. A...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 15, 2019 | Cebu, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Cebu has always been a tourist magnet and its capital – CEBU CITY, is a beautiful mix of contradictions, from modern skyline to highland hideaways. There is no shortage of activities here for travelers, and the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 15, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
Here’s a budget travel guide to Inambakan Falls, how to get there info, sample itinerary + side trips. Mention the best waterfalls in the Philippines, and South Cebu will immediately come to mind. Tempting blue green...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
This travel blog is your answer to the question on the popular maze in Cebu, “How to go to Labyrinth of Toledo City, Cebu and Capilla Santa Ana Museum”. Cebu is like a 3rd home to me, I probably explored it more...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 26, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
When I learned that there’s a kawa bath in Samboan, Cebu, I immediately added it to the list of places to visit in South Cebu. So, when I returned to the province recently, I asked my uncle to take me there. The...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 26, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
Kawasan Falls in the once sleepy town of Badian in South Cebu has been attracting both local and foreign tourists alike because of its irresistible turquoise water and exhilarating canyoneering activity. It’s one of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 25, 2018 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
If you fancy the outdoors and taking uncharted path, then the municipality of Samboan will surprise you with pristine natural attractions concealed in its dense wilderness. Take for example AGUINID FALLS in Brgy....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 24, 2018 | Beaches, Cebu, Philippines
I wish I could say I enjoyed swimming with the Oslob whale sharks last week, but truth is, I didn’t. I am happy for Oslob, these gentle giants locally called tuki caused a huge buzz in the Philippines which is a big...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 3, 2017 | Beaches, Cebu, Philippines, Travel Guide
Moalboal is a sleepy town located in Southern Cebu. Best known for its beaches and colorful underwater world, it’s an impeccable weekend get-away from the hurried capital of Cebu. It’s the best snorkeling...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2017 | Cebu, Historical Sites
Dubbed as “The Queen City of the South”, the lovely Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines is bursting with rich cultural heritage through its old colonial buildings, archaic churches and interesting museums....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 25, 2012 | Cebu, Philippines
An old woman was silently saying her prayers holding tightly to her rosary, while the baby was crying loud in the arms of her mother. We’re winding up to Alegria, through sweeping panoramas of lush green rice...
