by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 13, 2018 | Negros Occidental
I started traveling wearing slippers, and for the past few years, I’ve been sporting my flipflops on the road. I like wearing women’s slippers during my trips because I find it comfortable and it doesn’t take a lot of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 3, 2018 | Capones island, Travel Guide, Zambales
If I remember it right, Capones Island is the first island I visited for travel. Yes, I’ve been to an island in Sorsogon before but that’s strictly for Archaeology and Anthropology fieldwork back in college. When I...
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 | May 13, 2018 | Beaches, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide, Zambales
Anawangin Cove in Zambales has crescent-shaped beach where grayish, volcanic sand and cerulean water blend majestically. Here, cliffs rise hundreds of feet from the ocean floor to Agoho-fringed peaks that were...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 5, 2018 | Batangas, Itinerary, Lobo, Travel Guide
Lobo Batangas has long been a magnet of beach-goers as it is studded with beaches with seafloor gradually dropping for about 200 meters before a drop-off. The sea here is oozing with corals and marine life especially...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 3, 2018 | Catanduanes, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Catanduanes is rugged, meandering and riddled with tourist spots that are blissfully uncharted by mass tourism. I’ve blogged this Catanduanes travel guide with itinerary and expenses to help you plan your trip to this...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 2, 2018 | Itinerary, La Union, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
I’ve been planning to blog a LA UNION Travel Guide since I returned from a trip with a friend this year. Although I’ve been there before due to a blogger’s trip, I didn’t get to explore the attractions because our...
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 | Mar 29, 2018 | Batangas, Beaches, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Matabungkay Beach in Lian, Batangas wasn’t part of our trip itinerary. But when my sister and I boarded the wrong bus on our way to Manuel Uy Beach Resort and the Stilts Calatagan, we ended up riding a passenger van...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 21, 2018 | Itinerary, Pagadian, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide, Zamboanga del Sur
Behind stilt houses graciously standing shoulder to shoulder, the minarets calling for early morning prayers bathe in the glow of the rising sun in Pagadian. A man paddles his way to the port, where spider-like...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 10, 2018 | Mountain Province, Philippines, Sagada, Travel Guide
Karst formations rise against deep green pine trees in Echo Valley, Sagada, overlooking a highland rich in culture, history and mesmerizing scenery. The Cordillera Region has a special place in my heart. When I first...
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 | Feb 7, 2018 | Beaches, Coron, Palawan, Philippines, Travel Guide
Coron in Palawan has been dropping jaws for years. This island is blissfully ringed by bone-white beaches and jade-colored lakes hemmed in by karst limestone hills. This is why Coron attracts many travelers. In...
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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 15, 2017 | Bohol, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
We were in a silent, uncharted outskirt of Anda in Bohol. Before us is a somewhat endless, muddy, palm-fringed road that faded away to a flickering horizon. We hear nothing but the sound of cold breezes brushing...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 24, 2017 | Camiguin, Philippines
Delve into the pear-shaped island of Camiguin in Northern Mindanao. This dazzling island is an old favorite of tourists due to its glimmering azure waters lapping its coastline. So pack your swimwear, snorkeling...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 11, 2017 | Banaue, Philippines, Travel Guide, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Batad Rice Terraces is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed rice terraces in the Philippines located in Batad, Banaue in Ifugao Province. Unlike the world-famous mud-walled Banaue Rice Terraces (not a UNESCO...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 4, 2017 | Antique, Philippines, Travel Guide
For most beaches I know, they are beautiful at daylight, but when the sun disappears they lose their charm. Not Malalison (Also called Mararison Island). This island situated in the town of Culasi, Antique, just about...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 21, 2017 | Ilocos Sur, Tourist Spots
Mention Ilocos Sur, and most likely the municipality of Narvacan will be overlooked. This vastly agricultural land is largely untouristy, but that does not mean you have to skip it in your itinerary. Outsiders may be...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 14, 2017 | Philippines, Siquijor, Tourist Spots
An island endowed with majestic natural wonders, Siquijor is your dream getaway. Dive and say hello to the gorgeous marine life under. Bask and get tanned in the cerulean waters. Take a dip in its placid spring and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 7, 2017 | La Union, Philippines, Travel Guide
Imagine being conveyed to a different place in a nick of time? One time you’re in Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, dappled with tourists learning how to surf, next thing you know, you are hiking a jungle-clad trail...
