by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | Beaches, Kalanggaman, LEYTE, Travel Guide
Kalanggaman Island is shaped like a bird, reason why its name is derived from the local word “langgam” that means bird. This sandbar off the coast of Palompon, Leyte has gained popularity in recent years, but it has...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 11, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Tottori Sand Dunes travel guide, with sample itinerary and budget. Wind rippled hills of sand curve and stretch for approximately 16 kilometers from east to west and 2 kilometers from north to south...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 11, 2023 | Negros Oriental, Travel Guide
Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has long been a tourist-magnet. It is one of the more popular spots for expats who wish to retire in the Philippines. The bustling city is home to the scenic Siliman University, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 10, 2023 | Japan, Nagoya, Travel Guide
Nagoya is booming. Much of the buzz in Japan’s 4th largest city is due to the fact that it is home to some of the world’s biggest automobile companies such as Toyota, Mitsubishi and Honda. These companies...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 10, 2023 | EUROPE, Itinerary, SWITZERLAND, Travel Guide, Zurich
This is a comprehensive Zurich travel guide with Zurich itinerary, sample budget, things to do, and budget hotels. Zurich would not have existed without Limmat River, which provided the means to use the land, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 6, 2023 | Itinerary, Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Travel Guide
Thing is, I seek history whenever I travel, it is pretty essential in helping me understand why the destination I am visiting is what it is today. It helps me understand how places and people change overtime, it...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 5, 2023 | Marinduque, Travel Guide
Before the rise to fame of Maniwaya Island, there was Poctoy White Beach (Torrijos White Beach) in Torrijos, Marinduque, a popular public beach facing the Sibuyan Sea long frequented by the locals. Its long, white...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 4, 2023 | Itinerary, Marinduque, Travel Guide
Maniwaya Island is a small, palm-fringed island off the coast of Marinduque that made its mark as an ideal weekend getaway of urbanites. It’s a tropical cliché, where you can bask in the cream sand while sipping fruit...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 26, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, MALACCA, Malaysia, Melaka, Travel Guide
Detailed Melaka Travel Guide blog with Melaka Itinerary and Budget, places to see in Melaka, and where to stay in Melaka. Melaka’s gentle flowing river provides a serene accompaniment to its architectural splendor....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 12, 2023 | HOI AN, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
Vietnam is home to the UNESCO-favored Hoi An, a charming port town. Its trading history has left it a trove of architectural treasures. The bustling small streets here are hemmed in by traditional shophouses turned...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Kyoto, Travel Guide
As promised, I’ll blog about KYOTO, so here’s my Kyoto Travel Guide based on my recent visit to Kyoto, Japan to help you plan your trip to Kyoto this 2023. Kyoto is just as I imagined Japan to be –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Comprehensive Cameron Highlands itinerary blog with sample budget, places to visit, and list of accommodations. The distinctive blend of landscape and verdant tea plantations assured the fame of Cameron Highlands in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Osaka, Japan is a lively city blessed with dumbfounding infrastructures, well-edited shops, food haven, stylish hostels, and astonishingly spotless streets! Adding up to its allure are the utterly helpful and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Fukuoka, Itinerary, Japan, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Fukuoka Travel Guide with Fukuoka itinerary and budget blog, things to do in Fukuoka, budget hotels in Fukuoka, and Fukuoka travel tips for first timers. Fukuoka is highly recommended for first...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Guide
Tokyo exudes with timeless appeal. This lively capital of Japan is more than just the towering skyscrapers, blinding neon-lights, giant video screens and surreal sci-fi streets. It’s a massive city packed with...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 1, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Winding down the long slope in Cameron Highlands, we passed by a sea of tea plantations. Located in Pahang, this place is Malaysia’s most expansive hill station named after William Cameron, a British colonial...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 28, 2022 | Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur is my most visited city outside the Philippines. I can’t recall how many times I’ve visited this sprawling metropolis. Thus, this Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide with itinerary and budget is long overdue....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 28, 2022 | Itinerary, Sukhothai, Thailand, Travel Guide
This is a detailed DIY Sukhothai travel guide with sample Sukhothai itinerary and expenses. Perfect for 2-3 days trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Thailand, north of Bangkok. Sukhothai is a legacy of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 13, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan, MATSUMOTO, NAGANO, Travel Guide
This is a detailed MATSUMOTO ITINERARY + MATSUMOTO TRAVEL GUIDE blog with sample budget, things to do in Matsumoto, Matsumoto side trips, and where to stay in Matsumoto. It’s time to put Matsumoto on your Japan trip...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 7, 2022 | Itinerary, Palawan, San Vicente, Travel Guide
Nature really comes to the fore of San Vicente Palawan. Punctuated by rocky outcrops, the sprawling landscape here varies from forest fringed mountains and windswept grassland, to a swirling mix of aquamarine beaches...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 26, 2021 | Laguna, Philippines, Travel Guide
The landlocked province of Laguna offers something refreshing to those who travel here to uncover its beauty. If you fancy the outdoors and taking off-the-beaten path, this massive province will surprise you with...
