by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 29, 2016 | Beaches, Catanduanes, Philippines
One time you’re chilling at your hotel in the city proper, next thing you know you’re at the back of a motorbike hopping from one postcard-worthy beach to the next. This is exactly what I did in Virac, the unassuming...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 18, 2016 | Beaches, Guimaras, Philippines, Travel Guide
The rugged coastline of Guimaras in Western Visayas, Philippines is framed by lush greenery staring out towards the sea that is riddled with alluring islets. This tiny province is synonymous with mangoes, with more or...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 21, 2015 | Beaches, Philippines, Sorsogon, Travel Guide
Here’s a travel guide to help you plan your trip to Sorsogon’s best beaches: Subic beach and Tikling Island is located on Matnog. Recommended Boatman : Eddie Evasco – 09261404577 (TM) / 09282538607...
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 | Jun 1, 2015 | Beaches, Biliran, Philippines
If you fancy the outdoors and taking off-the-beaten path, the tiny province of Biliran will surprise you with immaculate natural attractions concealed in its towering mountains draped by dense wilderness. Maripipi...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 26, 2014 | Beaches, Philippines, Sorsogon
Summer isn’t over yet! So go dig out your sun block, pack your shades because it’s time to seek out the sun and escape to a paradisaical beach you can call your own! Problem is, with over 7,000 mind-boggling islands to...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 5, 2014 | Aklan, Beaches, Philippines
During my visit to the province of Aklan this year, I explored some destinations untapped by mass tourism such as the unassuming municipality of Tangalan which is usually high-tailed by tourists for the world-famous...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 10, 2013 | Beaches, Romblon
Carabao Island, popularly known as Hambil to the locals, exudes with gorgeous coastlines and turquoise beaches blissfully devoid of luxury trappings. Overshadowed by its sister – the world famous hedonistic...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 9, 2012 | Beaches, Cebu
Southern Cebu has become one of my favorite destinations in the Philippines since I stayed there for almost a month last March. From mountains fringed with verdant jungles, to rugged towns with cool coastal charm...
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 | Aug 2, 2012 | Beaches, Hotels and Resorts, Philippines, Zamboanga del Norte
Some ads are really striking that it sticks in our mind even as we grow older. Call me curious, but who wouldn’t? Since I was young I have seen that classic ad of Dakak Beach Resort in Dapitan through the noontime...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 14, 2012 | Beaches, Camiguin, Philippines
Unlike Gelli de Belen in her movie “Camiguin, Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin”, I don’t have the guts to flaunt a bikini in White Island, at least not yet, just a piece with Hawaiian prints will do for now. And...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 27, 2012 | Beaches, Philippines
Like a jewel that emerges once the tide recedes, the Vanishing Island of Samal in Davao del Norte is one of the most scenic islands I have visited in the Philippines. Boarded on a massive white outrigger boat of...
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 | Sep 29, 2011 | Beaches, Cagayan North, Philippines
“You’re no longer traveling alone?”, mumbled a friend. That’s just one of the rewards of solo traveling – bumping into travel buddies along the road or finding one back home and realizing...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 24, 2011 | Beaches, Mindoro Occidental, Philippines
we can’t ever go back to old things or try and get the ‘old kick’ out of something or find things the way we remembered them. We have them as we remember them and they are fine and wonderful and we...
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...
