by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 3, 2017 | Aurora, Baler, Beaches, Philippines, Travel Guide
Baler has flourished as one of the top surfing spots in the Philippines. Blissfully tucked in the province of Aurora, this once sleepy municipality is now a popular tourist destination dappled with resorts, cafes and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 3, 2017 | Beaches, Cagayan North, Philippines, Travel Guide
Palaui Island is a protected landscape and seascape nestled in the northeastern most part of Cagayan Valley, Philippines. I still recall our first attempt to conquer Cape Engaño in Palaui Island back in 2010. During...
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 | Feb 11, 2017 | Pangasinan, Travel Guide
Riddled by 123 islets spearing out of the cerulean sea, Alaminos in Pangasinan beckons intrepid travelers and pleasure seekers. Home to a staggering variety of wildlife and fishes, these coral islands are collectively...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 26, 2017 | Beaches, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Palawan, Pangasinan, Philippines, Surigao del Norte
Planning an island-hopping trip in the Philippines can be mind-boggling, an archipelago composed of over 7,000 islands. Yes, you read it right, our beautiful country, despite its size is blissfully studded with...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 17, 2017 | Batanes, Philippines
Traveling to Batanes is like unveiling history and culture which spans for thousands of years. On my 18-day trip around this northernmost province in the Philippines, I availed the service of BISUMI Tour and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 13, 2017 | Ilocos Norte, Manila, Philippines
Star Cruises is now coming to Manila, Philippines for Filipinos to cruise to Taiwan and Hongkong. For those who want to experience cruising via the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, this is the prefect time! Star...
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 | Jan 9, 2017 | Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Travel Guide
An old favorite, Ilocos Norte will leave you breathless with its sundry topography. When touring the southern territories of Ilocos Norte, you may avail of their tricycle tours, whether you are in Burgos or Pagudpud....
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 | Jan 3, 2017 | Historical Sites, Philippines, Zamboanga City
Zamboanga city earned the moniker “Asia’s Latin City”, old colonial edifices that are great reminders of the Spanish colonial era are still well-preserved here and are great tourist attractions. In addition, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2017 | Hotels and Resorts, Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City – This charming often-misunderstood-city is bursting with all kinds of accommodations – from cheap hotels to mid-range and high-end. It is by far, one of my favorite cities in Mindanao –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 5, 2016 | Negros Occidental, Sipalay
Sipalay, the erstwhile mining town of Negros Occidental has evolved into a popular tourist destination. Despite having most of its forests and mountains stripped due to copper quarrying, it remains achingly beautiful. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 2, 2016 | Lanao del Norte, Travel Guide
Iligan City, the bustling metropolis of Lanao del Norte is best-known for the poster girl of the province – Maria Cristina Falls. Despite being hailed as the “City of Magnificent Waterfalls”, home to 23...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 15, 2016 | Philippines, South Cotabato
Everything seems as black as the shadows until I looked up and saw an incredible labyrinth of stars billowing across the sky. The lapping waters and the sounds of the winds brushing through the leaves of the trees...
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 6, 2016 | Philippines, Surigao del Sur, Travel Guide
Hinatuan, a sleepy town in Surigao del Sur in Mindanao has risen to fame because of Enchanted River. The area has been developed; picnic tables and cottages have been built and the once pristine river is now akin to...
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 11, 2016 | Travel Guide, Zambales
The mesmerizing beauty Mt Pinatubo sits near the tripoint of the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga. Famous for its crater lake that turns to various shades of mint, turquoise, and emerald green depending on...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 2, 2016 | Beaches, Philippines, Travel Guide, Zambales
Surfing is probably the most exhilarating thing you will ever do. It feels like you are floating through a series of energy pulses, rolling through the waters below you, pulling you closer to the shore. And as you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 28, 2016 | Davao City, Davao del Sur
Tuna knows no bounds, from the endless variety of ways to prepare it, up to the people around the world who can cook it. Good news is, you don’t have to go far to devour the best tuna as they are served at restaurants...
