by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 10, 2021 | Itinerary, Pangasinan, Travel Guide
Detailed Hundred Islands travel guide blog with sample Hundred Islands itinerary and trip budget. Also includes places to stay in Hundred Islands and things to do. Hundred Islands epitomizes the best of Pangasinan,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 25, 2020 | BEACH RESORTS, Carles, Iloilo, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Gigantes Island’s sheer isolation and laidback atmosphere beckon every artistic soul to preserve its beauty in film, pixels, or paint. Gigantes Island is actually a group of islands situated in Carles, Northern Iloilo....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 8, 2020 | Featured, Hong Kong, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Hong Kong is special to me, because it’s my first international travel with my sister. It’s like fulfilling a childhood dream when we toured Hong Kong Disneyland. This is why I wrote this Hong Kong Travel Guide Blog....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 1, 2020 | Beaches, Guimaras, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
The rugged coastline of Guimaras in Western Visayas, Philippines is framed by lush greenery staring out towards the island-speckled sea. This tiny province is synonymous with mangoes, with more or less 50,000 mango...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 27, 2020 | Hue, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
The past is everywhere in Hue, the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam. Everywhere you go, there’s something unforgettable to admire. From the extensive Hue Citadel and Imperial City, to the splendid Royal Tombs....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 21, 2020 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Malapascua is an island located in North Cebu, Philippines that has attracted local and foreign tourists, especially divers, because of its rich marine sanctuary. It is best known for Monad Shoal where thresher...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 12, 2020 | HOI AN, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Vietnam
Vietnam is home to the UNESCO-favored Hoi An, a charming port town. Its trading history has left it a trove of architectural treasures. The bustling small streets here are hemmed in by traditional shophouses turned...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 1, 2020 | Greece, Itinerary, Santorini, Travel Guide
Santorini was forged by fire and earthquakes, but that doesn’t seem to bother tourists today. In fact Santorini, officially called Thira, attracts millions of tourists each year because of its whitewashed houses...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 1, 2020 | EUROPE, Itinerary, SWITZERLAND, Travel Guide, Zurich
This is a comprehensive Zurich travel guide with Zurich itinerary, sample budget, things to do, and budget hotels. Zurich would not have existed without Limmat River, which provided the means to use the land, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 31, 2020 | Athens, Greece, Itinerary, Travel Guide
This ATHENS TRAVEL GUIDE covers sample ATHENS ITINERARY with budget, ATHENS THINGS TO DO, ATHENS BUDGET HOTELS and ATHENS TRAVEL TIPS. Having studied Archaeology and Anthropology in college, it’s like a dream...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 19, 2020 | Itinerary, Marinduque, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Marinduque travel guide with sample Marinduque itinerary and budget, budget hotels, and top things to do in Marinduque for first-timers Marinduque – the heart of the Philippines has such an...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 14, 2020 | GIFU, Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, NIIGATA, Osaka, Tokyo, Travel Guide
There’s nothing quite like Japan, it’s the kind of place that will beckon you and make you visit over and over again. Everywhere you go, there’s something unforgettable and unique, riddled with its own charming...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 21, 2019 | BEACH RESORTS, Coron, Itinerary, Palawan
Coron, Palawan is undeniably an island idyll, sprinkled with jade-colored lakes partly shaded by limestone cliffs, kaleidoscopic reefs, and talcum-fine beaches. It’s getting more popular each year, hence the crowd, but...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 31, 2019 | Cruise Guide, Indonesia, Itinerary, Singapore
If there’s something that a decade of travel has taught me, it’s that the travel bug never fades. That’s why I like discovering new places, trying different ways of traveling, or revisiting familiar places and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 24, 2019 | ITALY, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Venice
This is a detailed blog on Venice Itinerary with budget + Venice Travel Guide, Things to Do and Where to Stay on a budget. Surviving against all odds, timeless Venice continue to entice tourists from around the world....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 29, 2019 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
CASINO PEAK is one of the newest tourist destinations in South Cebu, attracting mountaineers, day trippers, budget travelers and local tourists. When my friend (Thanks, Darwin!) mentioned about Casino Peak and showed...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 12, 2019 | Itinerary, Marinduque, Travel Guide
Against the unbounded sky, over the unfathomable denim blue ocean, the last light of the day surrendered. The stars started to surface and the sky dramatically turned into rosy pink and tangerine. I was in Maniwaya...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, Suwa, Travel Guide
Suwa, Nagano is an underrated beauty. This is a place with a history and mythology just as dramatic as its scenery. I felt the change of pace as soon as I arrived here. Suwa has this tranquil atmosphere, the city is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Tottori Sand Dunes travel guide, with sample itinerary and budget. Wind rippled hills of sand curve and stretch for approximately 16 kilometers from east to west and 2 kilometers from north to south...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 10, 2019 | Bohol, Itinerary, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Itching for Instagram-worthy cave pools, powdery white sand lapped by cerulean water? Pack your swimwear and delve into Anda Bohol! Sitting blissfully on the eastern side of the island, Anda has some of the best...
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...