by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 9, 2018 | Japan
Japan’s train system is really helpful, extensive and convenient, yet it can be complicated especially for first-timers. There are top two things you can use to search for train schedules in Japan : Google and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 6, 2018 | Japan
Japan has many IC Cards and passes that it can be quite confusing which one to actually buy and when to use it. To be honest, at first, I’m also quite confused. I like using an IC Card for train travel in Japan, it...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 6, 2018 | Japan
Japan is not as expensive as it was once thought, but the price of transportation can eat up the biggest bulk of your travel budget. That is why it’s important to be prepared before embarking on your Japan trip. I...
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 | Jul 3, 2018 | Japan, Tottori
Tottori is a destination on the rise in Japan, approximately 3.5 hours away from its more famous neighbor Osaka, best known for its sand dunes, Mt. Daisen, and Detective Conan. It’s the FOOD CAPITAL OF JAPAN. Tottori...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 28, 2018 | TAIWAN, Visa
The long wait is over! Filipinos/Philippine Passport Holders can now enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for tourism, business and visiting relatives for a duration of up to 14 days EXTENDED until JULY 31, 2019 Take note...