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Points of Interest in Cotabato City

Posted in Cotabato City by thepinay solobackpacker
Jun 17 2013

While most tourists avoid Cotabato City due to its disheartening reputation some local travel bloggers brave this blemished beauty.

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Cotabato City Grand Mosque

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Tagged as: Cotabato city tour, Cotabato City tourism, Cotabato City tourist destinations

Dream Holiday Destinations in Turkey

Posted in Turkey by thepinay solobackpacker
Jun 14 2013

Turkey is hemmed by many amazing destinations, from grandiose Islamic structures mosques to heritage houses and ancient Roman Ruins, from moon-like-landscapes to paradisaical turquoise bays.  It’s a  delightful explosion of both Turkish culture and Western influences and Islamic and Christian kingdom.

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The Day I Broke Up With Long-Term Travel

Posted in People, Philippines by thepinay solobackpacker
Jun 10 2013

Traveling long-term is not new, at least for people from the Western countries.  Everyday a new travel blog is born – whether it’s an RTW blog, a solo female travel blog, a regional travel blog or family travel blog.  Often times, the About Me page tells you something like this – I quit my job to travel indefinitely.

The key to LIFE is BALANCE. – anonymous-

But for a third world country like the Philippines, turning your back to a fixed salary and the comforts of the corporate world is considered a “big thing”, because we rarely meet someone, who does that. (more…)

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The ASEAN Blogger Festival 2013

Posted in Indonesia, Solo by thepinay solobackpacker
Jun 08 2013

I am humbled to have been invited to speak about travel blogging and female solo travel in Solo, Indonesia last May for the ASEAN Blogger Festival 2013 (ABFI2013) break out session. The event was joined by more or less 250 participants from Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia (ASEAN members).

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My Articles in Republic of 7,107 Island Travel Magazine

Posted in Published by thepinay solobackpacker
May 26 2013

I just recently got a copy of Republic 7,107 Islands Magazine’s 5th Anniversary Issue featuring my articles about  Basilan (Isabela), Sulu (Jolo) and Marawi.  It’s available on major bookstores like National Bookstore and Fully Booked. Please get a copy!

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Do-It-Yourself Puerto Princesa City Tour

Posted in Palawan, Puerto Princesa by thepinay solobackpacker
May 09 2013

Puerto Princesa City Tour (Urban Tour) is a popular activity when in the island and most travel agencies and their partner hotels offer city tours for Php 600 per person. It’s a good price considering you’re riding comfortably in an air-conditioned van and it’s inclusive of the entrance fees to the attractions.

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