by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Beaches, Palawan, Philippines, Travel Guide
You won’t have seen El Nido if you haven’t experienced island hopping here. This place is gorgeously studded with breath-snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand,...
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 | Jan 13, 2019 | Batangas, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Calatagan, Batangas has long been a magnet of beachgoers, but if you are looking for something new, there’s a rising tourist destination here. Just about 3 hours away from Manila is Manuel Uy Beach Resort and its...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 16, 2018 | Beaches, Surigao, Travel Guide
Few places evoke the wondrous hodgepodge of nature as powerfully as Bucas Grande. Decades ago, this far-flung island just lurks in the shadow of its more famous neighbor – the surfing capital of the Philippines –...
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 27, 2018 | NAIA, P2P BUS, Philippines
Here’s the latest P2P bus schedule for ALABANG TO NAIA, NAIA TO ALABANG, NAIA TO NUVALI + ROBINSONS TAGAPO STA.ROSA LAGUNA, NUVALI TO NAIA, ROBINSONS TAGAPO STA.ROSA LAGUNA TO NAIA. Fare, pick-up, and drop-off points...
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 | 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 | Nov 13, 2018 | Iloilo, Itinerary
If you think Iloilo is all about heritage sights, think again. Gigantes Islands off the coast of Carles has island-studded sea, perfect for temporarily disconnecting from your harried lifestyle. Although it is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Capiz, Philippines
Capiz is home to the eponymous Capiz shells (Placuna placenta) locally known as pi-os. That is why it is not surprising to see an abundance of locally-crafted Capiz shell products for sale here. This largely uncharted...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 3, 2018 | Batangas, Beaches, Travel Guide
I’ve heard about Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas from travel bloggers friends a few years ago. That time, Masasa Beach was still a secret beach of the locals and of mountaineers climbing the nearby Gulugud Baboy. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 31, 2018 | Baler, BEACH RESORTS
Surfers flock to the rugged coast of Baler, one of the best surfing spots in the Philippines. Today’s cheery holiday bustle around Sabang Beach, popular with surfers, makes it hard to imagine that this once sleepy town...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 12, 2018 | BEACH RESORTS, Pangasinan
Long beaches of golden sand, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water-sports, attracts many tourists to Pangasinan. Only about 4-5 hours away from Manila, it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. In Alaminos for...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 8, 2018 | La Union, Philippines, Tourist Spots
La Union is the beating heart of surfing in North Luzon, no wonder tourists flock here anytime of the year due to its consistent waves and beach break that seem to go on forever. While most surf enthusiasts usually...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 2, 2018 | Beaches, Camarines Sur, Caramoan Island, Philippines, Travel Guide
For years, tourists continuously flock Caramoan, featured several times in the hit reality TV show Survivor. Sadly, some of the most beautiful islands here are closed to the public whenever they are filming. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 30, 2018 | Antique, Philippines, Travel Guide
If you fancy forest roads, pastoral scenery and cool highland climate, then San Remigio, medi On a recent trip organized by the provincial tourism of Antique, we had a brief tour of San Remigio, Antique. Most of 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 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...
