by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 10, 2015 | Antique, Philippines
Antique lingers as an under-the-radar gem for adventure seekers. Lavished by natural resources, there is much to like in this chilled-out province such as pastoral scenery, pristine waterfalls, stunningly beautiful...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 1, 2015 | Palawan, Philippines, Travel Guide
Blissfully situated in the Calamian Group of Islands in Palawan, Philippines, the municipality of Culion is an erstwhile leper colony during the American colonial period. It was picked as a colony because of its sheer...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 6, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Iloilo
Crowning the heart of the bustling Iloilo City is the region’s tallest building – Injap Tower Hotel, owned by businessman Edgar “Injap” Sia II of the renowned Mang Inasal restaurant chain. The 21 storey high...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 9, 2014 | Ilocos Sur, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vigan, Ilocos Sur – Vigan’s appeal is timeless; it is bristling with superb choices of places to explore. This vibrant city is the capital of Ilocos Sur and one of the few surviving old historic cities in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 1, 2014 | Northern Samar, Samar, Travel Guide
Biri Island is a small island saturated with natural attractions like the Biri Rock Formations. There are 7 rock formations: Magasang , Magsapad, Macadlaw, Puhunan, Pinanahawan, Bel-at and Caranas. How to Get to Biri...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 5, 2014 | Aklan, Beaches, Philippines
During my visit to the province of Aklan this year, I explored some destinations untapped by mass tourism such as the unassuming municipality of Tangalan which is usually high-tailed by tourists for the world-famous...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 13, 2014 | Batangas, Philippines, Travel Guide
The unassuming town of Taal in Batangas province draped by well-preserved colonial-era houses exudes a timeless beauty and a graciously chilled atmosphere. Dubbed as the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 10, 2013 | Beaches, Romblon
Carabao Island, popularly known as Hambil to the locals, exudes with gorgeous coastlines and turquoise beaches blissfully devoid of luxury trappings. Overshadowed by its sister – the world famous hedonistic...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 28, 2013 | Iloilo
Another lure of Iloilo City is its food. This bustling metropolis has a multitude of enticing restaurants and eateries to offer. On a recent trip, fellow travel bloggers and I tried some of the best food pit stops in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 9, 2013 | Davao City, Philippines
I see Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines robustly peeking at the wake boarders. Wakeboarding in Davao started sometime in 2009 when it opened the wake boarding facility at Deca Homes in Brgy.Tacunan in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 4, 2013 | Philippines, Travel Guide
Cotabato City is sandwiched between the towns of Sultan Kudarat and of Maguindanao. It is not located in Cotabato Province (South or North) neither is it part of ARMM Region (the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 1, 2013 | Surigao del Sur, Travel Guide
Bislig, Surigao Del Sur is slowly making its name in domestic tourism. The butt-numbing ride to this sleepy city is worth enduring knowing that once you reach your destination, a majestic place awaits you. The...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 26, 2013 | Philippines, South Cotabato
The far-flung Lake Sebu is far from the tedious trappings of commercialism but you will learn a lot from your encounter with the T’boli people, an indigenous group inhabiting this region. Lake Sebu invites you to...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 24, 2013 | Philippines, South Cotabato, Travel Guide
Read the updated Lake Sebu Travel Guide HERE. The municipality of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato exudes with raw appeal that you’ll quickly forget its lack of powdery white sand and turquoise beaches. Getting...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 16, 2013 | Philippines, Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi is one of the misunderstood provinces located in southern Mindanao Philippines. Being the farthest region down south, and news of kidnap for ransom usually circulating the mainstream media, most tourists...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 31, 2013 | Davao del Sur, Philippines
If you fancy forested road, mountains clad with pine trees, and pastoral scenery blissfully matched with cool climate, then Mt. Apo Highland Resort now Camp@Tagan Lake Mirror and Hillside in Kapatagan, Digos City is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 17, 2013 | Pampanga
The devastating eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in 1991 has killed many lives and destroyed thousands of livelihoods. But it has also brought a handful of impressive outcomes for tourism purposes like redesigning the majestic...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 23, 2013 | Negros Oriental, Philippines
Though commercialization is fast encroaching Dumaguete City, many still consider it as a relaxed base to explore nearby islands such as Siquijor , Apo Island and Simunol Island. Expats and tourists linger longer...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 23, 2012 | Zamboanga City
Zamboanga city- This bustling metropolis earned the moniker. “Asia’s Latin City” because residents here primarily speaks Chavacano, a Spanish creole language, not to mention that they also have the same patroness –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 23, 2012 | Bukidnon
Malaybalay Bukidnon – Being a landlocked province in Mindanao, Bukidnon is devoid of beaches but exhibits such irresistible raw appeal that will make you forget its lack of sand and sea! I was blessed to be...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 11, 2012 | Banaue, Itinerary, Philippines
Banaue, Ifugao – The world-renowned Banaue Rice Terraces is dubbed as The Eight Wonder of the World. Because it appeared on the old twenty peso bill, most people believe that Banaue Rice Terraces is included in...
