by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 29, 2015 | Sorsogon, Travel Guide
On the southern part of Bicol region, in the town of Bulusan in Sorsogon, stands a beacon known as Bulusan volcano. Rising at 5,135 foot above sea level, it is believed to be the 4th most active volcano in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 23, 2015 | Antique, Beaches, Philippines, Travel Guide
Itching for tropical island cliché lapped by azure water and bursting with kaleidoscopic marine life gliding over massive coral plates? Pack your snorkeling gear and swimwear and delve into Nogas Island! (a...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | Mar 18, 2013 | Cambodia, Thailand, Travel Guide
The border crossing in Aranyaprathet is the most famous border when crossing from Thailand to Cambodia, so it is relatively safe and easy. One caution though, avoid the VISA Scam. Back in 2009, when I rode a motorcycle...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 3, 2012 | Beaches, Mindoro Occidental, Travel Guide
Apo Reef National Marine Park is Asia’s largest atoll-type reef and the world’s second largest (next to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef). It is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro Philippines. How to...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 11, 2012 | Beaches, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, Travel Guide
I have always dreamed of swimming with one of the ocean’s most graceful creatures, the bottle-nose dolphin, as well as spend some time relaxing on a beach or swimming with other marine life. Good thing I have...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 21, 2011 | Beaches, Quezon Province, Travel Guide
*Updated April 16, 2013. Overnight is now allowed in the island, see details below. HOW TO GET TO KWEBANG LAMPAS Manila to Lucena Grand Terminal to Pagbilao Town (Route 1) Ride a bus bound to Lucena and get off...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 14, 2011 | Brunei, Malaysia, Travel Guide
* Updated April 10, 2013 – Brunei Malaysia Border Crossing I’ve been getting queries about crossing the border from this tiny yet wealthy country in Borneo. Brunei is not usually included in the usual...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 19, 2011 | Philippines, Solo Female Travel 101, Travel Guide
I ain’t gonna tell you to quit your job and embark on a long term travel, nor will I tell you to hate your job. I don’t think I have the credibility yet to urge you to do that, unless I am a full-time...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 25, 2011 | Beaches, Camarines Norte, Philippines, Travel Guide
It was July 2009 when I embarked on a solo trip to the now famous virgin beach of Calaguas (Mahabang Buhangin, also known locally as Halabang Baybay) undoubtedly one of Philippine’s best beaches. I...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 16, 2011 | Camarines Norte, Philippines, Travel Guide
Before the discovery of Calaguas beach, there was Apuao Grande Island, a beach resort famous in the 1980’s in Camarines Norte,Philippines. This island boasts of white sand shorelines dotted with agoho trees and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2010 | Laguna, Philippines, Travel Guide
How to get to Buruwisan Falls: You have 2 options to go to Famy & Sinoloan, Laguna. via Rizal province at the other side of Laguna de Bay You can ride Raymond bus that’s bound to Antipolo and ask the driver to drop...
