by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 18, 2026 | Itinerary, KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Kaohsiung may have made its mark on the tourist map because it is the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, but it’s more than that. Easily one of country’s most beautiful destinations, this...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 13, 2026 | KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Kaohsiung is a vibrant port city located in southwestern Taiwan. It is the country’s second largest metropolis and home to the largest harbor in Taiwan. Interestingly, this modern city blends arts, nature, culture and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 24, 2025 | Cruise Guide, Hong Kong, Japan, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Anchors up, adventure on! Chase new horizons one wave at a time! I recently embarked on a 6 Day 5 Night cruise through Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan via Star Voyager by Star Cruises. Cruising is one my favorite styles...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 13, 2025 | KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Detailed travel blog on how to get from Kaohsiung Airport to Kaohsiung City Center and Getting around in Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung is one of my favorite cities in Taiwan because of its heavy urban renewal, green spaces,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 28, 2025 | HUALIEN, KAOHSIUNG, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Taiwan has long been a magnet of tourists because of its beautiful blend of natural and man-made attractions. While most visitors typically tour Taipei, the country’s capital, the rest of the country will surprise you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 26, 2023 | Cruise Guide, Hong Kong, TAIWAN
Detailed cruise guide blog and review of Resorts World One cruise package and cruise ship. Over a decade of traveling has taught me to appreciate various kinds of traveling styles. And one of my personal favorites is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 3, 2019 | Featured, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Taipei, Taiwan was never on my bucketlist despite its proximity to the Philippines. But because applying for a Taiwan tourist visa is more relaxed these days, I decided to travel to this city, which is roughly an hour...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 3, 2019 | TAIWAN
When news of visa-free entry to Taiwan for Filipinos came out, airlines started offering seat sales to Taiwan. Good news is, the visa-free travel for Filipinos/Philippine Passport holders will be extended until July...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 3, 2018 | HUALIEN, TAIWAN, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
If you are looking for a side trip from Taipei, consider traveling to Hualien, just roughly 2.5 hours away by train. As Hualien is sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and Central Mountain Range, it enjoys a landscape...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 3, 2018 | HUALIEN, Itinerary, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
They say travelers go to Hualien to soak up nature. Like most part of Taiwan’s East Coast, the natural environment here is unspoiled and the pace is unhurried. The landscape here is impossibly picture-perfect that you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 28, 2018 | TAIWAN, Visa
The long wait is over! Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for tourism, business and visiting relatives for a duration of up to 14 days EXTENDED until JULY 31, 2019 Take note...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 25, 2017 | HUALIEN, Itinerary, KAOHSIUNG, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
With the recent approval of the Taiwan visa-free entry for Filipinos , the country will surely attract more Pinoy tourists. For many of us, Taiwan is Taipei, known for its rich economy but a large part of the country...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 15, 2017 | Hotels and Resorts, HUALIEN, TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Taiwan is not just about Taipei. In my week-long stay in this underrated country, I’ve explored a few places. One thing I like about traveling in Taiwan is, it’s quite affordable and there’s a wealth of budget hotels...
