by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2018 | Brunei, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Crossing overland to Brunei from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia is just one part of the Malaysian Borneo Overland Trail which stretches from Tawau to Kuching in Sarawak. There are 3 options to cross the border from Kota...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
This travel blog is your answer to the question on the popular maze in Cebu, “How to go to Labyrinth of Toledo City, Cebu and Capilla Santa Ana Museum”. Cebu is like a 3rd home to me, I probably explored it more...
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 | Oct 3, 2018 | Batangas, Beaches, Travel Guide
I’ve heard about Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas from travel bloggers friends a few years ago. That time, Masasa Beach was still a secret beach of the locals and of mountaineers climbing the nearby Gulugud Baboy. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 2, 2018 | Beaches, Camarines Sur, Caramoan Island, Philippines, Travel Guide
For years, tourists continuously flock Caramoan, featured several times in the hit reality TV show Survivor. Sadly, some of the most beautiful islands here are closed to the public whenever they are filming. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 30, 2018 | Antique, Philippines, Travel Guide
If you fancy forest roads, pastoral scenery and cool highland climate, then San Remigio, medi On a recent trip organized by the provincial tourism of Antique, we had a brief tour of San Remigio, Antique. Most of the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 14, 2018 | Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
Uradome Coast’s rough-edge beauty is the star of Iwami town in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. This 15 kilometres shoreline spanning from Kugami Point in the east to Mt. Shichi in the west is part of the San’in Kaigan...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
I’m not a fan of big cities, but when I set foot in Tokyo – one of the world’s largest cities – I knew he’s a cut above the rest. This booming capital of Japan is peppered with towering skyscrapers as if grasping into...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Japan, Nara, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Try searching for Nara points of interest and you’ll be overwhelmed. Though often hightailed by tourists traveling to Osaka and Kyoto, this old capital of Japan is worth a visit. For the uninitiated, Nara City is the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 5, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Masbate, Philippines, Travel Guide
It was 6:00 AM. She was heartbroken. A 7 year relationship isn’t hard to forget, I didn’t know how I could comfort my cousin…except through travel. So we hopped on a boat from Bulan to San Jacinto in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 26, 2018 | Indonesia, Jakarta, Travel Guide
Jakarta is a city with its finger most firmly on the pulse, constantly embracing new developments. Nonetheless, try to mention Indonesia travel, and Jakarta will most likely be overlooked. But it need not be, for...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 26, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
When I learned that there’s a kawa bath in Samboan, Cebu, I immediately added it to the list of places to visit in South Cebu. So, when I returned to the province recently, I asked my uncle to take me there. The...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 26, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
Kawasan Falls in the once sleepy town of Badian in South Cebu has been attracting both local and foreign tourists alike because of its irresistible turquoise water and exhilarating canyoneering activity. It’s one of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 25, 2018 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
If you fancy the outdoors and taking uncharted path, then the municipality of Samboan will surprise you with pristine natural attractions concealed in its dense wilderness. Take for example AGUINID FALLS in Brgy....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Japan is steeped in tradition and spirituality, and the perfect place to get a true taste of Japanese culture is Kansai Region. For first-time tourists in Japan, get your fill of tradition in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 3, 2018 | Capones island, Travel Guide, Zambales
If I remember it right, Capones Island is the first island I visited for travel. Yes, I’ve been to an island in Sorsogon before but that’s strictly for Archaeology and Anthropology fieldwork back in college. When I...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 20, 2018 | Featured, Negros Occidental, Philippines, Travel Guide
Sipalay City in Negros Occidental will surely leave you in awe with its sundry topography. This chilled-out city remains an underrated gem for travelers. Lavished by natural resources, there is much to like in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 13, 2018 | Beaches, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide, Zambales
Anawangin Cove in Zambales has crescent-shaped beach where grayish, volcanic sand and cerulean water blend majestically. Here, cliffs rise hundreds of feet from the ocean floor to Agoho-fringed peaks that were...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 5, 2018 | Batangas, Itinerary, Lobo, Travel Guide
Lobo Batangas has long been a magnet of beach-goers as it is studded with beaches with seafloor gradually dropping for about 200 meters before a drop-off. The sea here is oozing with corals and marine life especially...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 3, 2018 | Catanduanes, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Catanduanes is rugged, meandering and riddled with tourist spots that are blissfully uncharted by mass tourism. I’ve blogged this Catanduanes travel guide with itinerary and expenses to help you plan your trip to this...
