by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 8, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Nara
With so many places to explore in Japan, repeat visits beckon, each ancient city here offers a unique Japanese culture, just like Nara. Despite having 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Nara is largely overshadowed by...
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 | 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,...
