by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, is a popular Japanese manga series in Asia and Europe. It is a brainchild of Gosho Aoyama who was born in Daiei town, now known as Hokuei town in Tottori, Japan....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 10, 2019 | BEACH RESORTS, Beaches, Itinerary, Pangasinan, Philippines, Travel Guide
Bolinao was once a sleepy villlage that rose to fame because of its beaches and mesmeric sunset. It’s a perfect escape from the hurried city life. Bolinao is a first class municipality in the province of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2019 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Lake Sebu has a special place in my heart. When I first traveled solo to Lake Sebu in South Cotabato a few years ago, the town was just devastated by a typhoon, my T’boli host – Ms. Maria Todi wasn’t home that time. So...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2019 | Florence, ITALY
Remnants of its glorious past loom over Florence, Italy. Everywhere I turn, there is something worth seeing. I bet even a week-long stay here is not enough to fully cover its Renaissance architectures and arts, and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2019 | Hotels and Resorts, MACAU
Macau known for its glamour and glitz has a reputation for being an expensive tourist destination. But it shouldn’t be, because there’s a wealth of free hotel shuttle buses here, not to mention most tourist...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2019 | Hong Kong, Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong is expensive by Asian standards. But don’t be intimidated by this small country, because over the years the availability of Hong Kong budget hotels has improved a lot. Do remember though that Hong Kong...