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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 14, 2016 | Philippines, Zamboanga del Sur
Pagadian City, the capital of Zamboanga del Sur province connects Zamboanga Peninsula with the rest of the region. This bustling metropolis was converted into a chartered city on June 21, 1969. Pagadian was once...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 8, 2016 | Beaches, Cagayan North, Philippines
Though largely overshadowed by its more famous neighbors – Tuguegarao City and Sta.Ana (Palaui Island), Claveria in Cagayan province has its own attractions to show off to tourists. This sleepy town is a pleasing...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 31, 2016 | Beaches, Philippines
So you’ve been to Kalanggaman Island in Leyte? Do you know that there are equally enchanting sandbars in the Philippines that you can also visit? Here’s a list of the best sandbars I’ve been to in the Philippines. If...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 26, 2016 | Iloilo, Philippines
Because of its booming economy, Iloilo has long been a magnet of visitors even before the Spaniards arrived. Its success was further intensified when the Spanish government opened its port to international traders, and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 22, 2016 | Palawan, Philippines
The sun is bestowing its early morning blessing; shimmering in the stunningly clear waters. Rainbow colored fish flurry the colossal coral plates that have risen from the seafloor. I swivel like a thrilled child while...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 23, 2016 | Ifugao, Philippines
It is a foggy morning and we are here standing on top of a historic edifice watching the jaw-dropping scenery of Kiangan. The clouds rendezvous with the jungle-clad mountains and emerald green rice fields below. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 23, 2016 | Ifugao, Philippines
Unraveling Kiangan is like unveiling culture and history. This unassuming town though largely overshadowed by its more famous neighbors Banaue and Batad has carved out its own identity recently. Unknown to many...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 17, 2016 | Batanes, Philippines
Wind blows incessantly here and the contrasts between land and sea are astonishing, but so are their similarities. Both are colossal in extent and they are equally as enchanting. I stand to take a better look at the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 12, 2016 | Philippines, Sorsogon
Wanting to momentarily escape the bustling metropolis? Head down south of Bicol and delve into the tourist spots of Sorsogon province. Surprisingly, despite its incredible topography, this bucolic region is out-of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 9, 2016 | Camarines Sur, Philippines
In the Bicol region, Naga is considered an urbanite’s dream, a lively city crammed with coffee shops and restaurants that have never stopped expanding. Unknown to many tourists, Naga, the thriving independent city...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 29, 2016 | Beaches, Catanduanes, Philippines
One time you’re chilling at your hotel in the city proper, next thing you know you’re at the back of a motorbike hopping from one postcard-worthy beach to the next. This is exactly what I did in Virac, the unassuming...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2016 | Philippines, Zamboanga del Norte
To see your history book come alive is a magical feeling especially if you’ve fallen in love with the place at first sight. Such is the case with my trip to Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte, one of the special...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 21, 2015 | Beaches, Philippines, Sorsogon, Travel Guide
Here’s a travel guide to help you plan your trip to Sorsogon’s best beaches: Subic beach and Tikling Island is located on Matnog. Recommended Boatman : Eddie Evasco – 09261404577 (TM) / 09282538607...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 10, 2015 | Benguet, Philippines
“Pick only the beautiful ones,” Loleng Kilas, a 71 year old Ibaloi, indigenous people thriving in Benguet province, instructs me while bending over to collect the flowers from her farm perched on the slope of a...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 29, 2015 | Sorsogon, Travel Guide
On the southern part of Bicol region, in the town of Bulusan in Sorsogon, stands a beacon known as Bulusan volcano. Rising at 5,135 foot above sea level, it is believed to be the 4th most active volcano in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 9, 2015 | Palawan
Puerto Princesa City Tour (Urban Tour) is a popular activity when in the island and most travel agencies and their partner hotels offer city tours for Php 600 per person. It’s a good price considering you’re riding...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 23, 2015 | Antique, Beaches, Philippines, Travel Guide
Itching for tropical island cliché lapped by azure water and bursting with kaleidoscopic marine life gliding over massive coral plates? Pack your snorkeling gear and swimwear and delve into Nogas Island! (a...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 7, 2015 | Philippines, Sorsogon
The surf season is near, so go pack your rash guard and swimwear and head over to Gubat in Sorsogon province! This unassuming town is a timeless favorite, but it was only last 2012 when I learned that surfing in Gubat...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2015 | Festivals, Philippines, Sorsogon
Padaraw Festival 2015 in Bulan, Sorsogon beckoned spectators. (Photo by EG Hilotin) Last May 30th, the streets of Bulan in the province of Sorsogon were filled again with music and revelry as the unassuming...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 1, 2015 | Batanes, Philippines
The ancient Ivatans drew comfort from a theory that the lava flow that devastated their fields and properties occasionally is also responsible for shaping up their province. Story has it, that all the 10 islands...
