by thepinay solobackpacker | May 27, 2019 | Itinerary, Siquijor, Travel Guide
The unassuming province of Siquijor has rose to fame in recent years. This largely uncharted region is oozing with pristine beaches and gorgeous diving spots. It is comprised of towns with idyllic coastal charm....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 28, 2019 | Japan, NAGANO, Travel Guide
While Buddha was born in India (which is now southern Nepal) in 563 BC, he traveled extensively, spreading his teachings to his disciples. His life stories and teachings having influenced millions of people in Asia,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 16, 2019 | HAKUBA, Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, Travel Guide
Growing up in a tropical island, I never really had the chance to try skiing. It’s one of the sports that I’ve always wanted to try. So, when I had the chance to visit northern Japan this year for winter, I’ve included...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Indonesia, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Yogyakarta
This is a detailed Yogyakarta Travel Guide with Yogyakarta itinerary, sample budget, top tourist attractions and budget hotels, ideal for first-time tourists here. Yogyakarta is one of my favorite backpacking...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, SHIRAKAWA-GO, Travel Guide
Here’s a detailed Shirakawa-go itinerary + travel guide blog with budget breakdown. Rightfully famous for its Gassho-style houses, Shirakawa-go has scenery rich in contrasting colors and real character. It was spring...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, Singapore, Travel Guide
If I could only choose 4 words to describe Singapore, they would be : spotless, sophisticated, efficient but expensive. It’s hard to tell now that this tiny, booming country that is speckled with sky-high buildings and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Japan, Nagoya, Shiragawago, Travel Guide
Shirakawa-go is an age-old village fringed by mountains and studded with gabled gassho-style houses. For a long period of time, it was cut off from the rest of the world while thriving on rearing of silkworms and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Travel Guide
A few days stay in PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan trip is all it takes to set your heart racing. There are plenty of things to do in Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan that will make one’s trip here truly...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Beaches, Palawan, Philippines, Travel Guide
You won’t have seen El Nido if you haven’t experienced island hopping here. This place is gorgeously studded with breath-snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 15, 2019 | Cebu, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Cebu has always been a tourist magnet and its capital – CEBU CITY, is a beautiful mix of contradictions, from modern skyline to highland hideaways. There is no shortage of activities here for travelers, and the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 13, 2019 | Batangas, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Calatagan, Batangas has long been a magnet of beachgoers, but if you are looking for something new, there’s a rising tourist destination here. Just about 3 hours away from Manila is Manuel Uy Beach Resort and its...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 12, 2019 | Bromo, Indonesia, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Here’s a detailed Bromo itinerary and budget. I also created a DIY Bromo Travel Guide and how to do the Bromo sunrise tour from Cemoro Lawang or Surabaya. Rugged peaks of the Tennger mountains pierce the morning...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 8, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Nara, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Oftentimes, we seek culture everywhere we travel, it is the unique character of a city that reminds us at every turn that we are somewhere unforgettable. While looking for a sidetrip to Osaka and Kyoto, I learned from...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | HO CHI MINH CITY, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
It never occurred to me that I would fall for Vietnam. Back then, I remember traveling here because it is pretty close to Cambodia and I only wanted to get my passport stamped. Looking back, I am not proud of it. Now...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | Cambodia, SIEM REAP, Travel Guide
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA is timeless. What was once a sleepy backwater became a thriving tourist destination renowned around the world because of the discovery of the sprawling Angkor temples. Indeed, tourism is the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | HANOI, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
To date, Hanoi still emanates with remnants of the French rule through its centuries old gothic churches, French colonial buildings and opera houses. But it also exudes with traditional Vietnamese flair, making it one...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 4, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, MACAU, Travel Guide
Macau grew like a fantasy utopia on an island and reclaimed land southwest of Hong Kong. The heart of this Special Administrative Region of China is littered with ostentatious hotels flaunting spectacular...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2019 | Bali, Indonesia, Travel Guide
The mere mention of Bali connotes images of serene, tropical paradise clad in exotic culture and maidens walking on evergreen rice paddies. But once you arrive in downtown Denpasar, you will be greeted by a lively,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 16, 2018 | Beaches, Surigao, Travel Guide
Few places evoke the wondrous hodgepodge of nature as powerfully as Bucas Grande. Decades ago, this far-flung island just lurks in the shadow of its more famous neighbor – the surfing capital of the Philippines –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 15, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
Here’s a budget travel guide to Inambakan Falls, how to get there info, sample itinerary + side trips. Mention the best waterfalls in the Philippines, and South Cebu will immediately come to mind. Tempting blue green...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2018 | Featured, Mindoro Oriental, Puerto Galera, Travel Guide
PUERTO GALERA gives you a choice: either you plunge into bliss or go out with a bang. Situated in Oriental, Mindoro Philippines, this municipality was once dubbed as “One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the...
