by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 12, 2020 | Benguet, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
This is a detailed travel guide of Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet with sample itinerary and budget. The Northern Blossoms Flower Farm has recently been hyped by social media, which led to new...
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 25, 2020 | Negros Occidental, Travel Guide
Carbin Reef is a rising destination in Negros Occidental. This tongue-shaped sandbar is located off the coast of Sagay, about 2-3 hours away from Bacolod. If you are itching to frolic in crystal clear, blue water and...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 25, 2020 | Negros Occidental, Travel Guide
Name the Philippine’s stunning beaches, and Negros Occidental province will most likely go unnoticed. Unknown to many tourists, this bountiful province is oozing with some of the most Instagram-worthy islands. Take for...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 5, 2020 | Beaches, Kalanggaman, LEYTE, Travel Guide
Kalanggaman Island is shaped like a bird, reason why its name is derived from the local word “langgam” that means bird. This sandbar off the coast of Palompon, Leyte has gained popularity in recent years, but it has...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 1, 2020 | Guimaras, Philippines, Tourist Spots
If you are wondering what to do and where to go in Guimaras island in the Philippines, here’s a list of top Guimaras tourist spots for sightseeing and island hopping for your travel itinerary. I also included a...
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 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 | 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 | Itinerary, Palawan, San Vicente, Travel Guide
Nature really comes to the fore of San Vicente Palawan. Punctuated by rocky outcrops, the sprawling landscape here varies from forest fringed mountains and windswept grassland, to a swirling mix of aquamarine beaches...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 14, 2020 | Palawan, Philippines, San Vicente, Tourist Spots
San Vicente Palawan is a rising tourist destination in the Philippines. It is located in north-western Palawan. Despite its popularity, it still exhibits a laid-back charm. Most of the tourist spots in San Vicente are...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 7, 2020 | Baguio, Philippines, Tourist Spots
The Baguio City that we see today was designed by the Americans, this is why you’ll find some tourist spots here with American names like Camp John Hay and Burnham Park. After the Spaniards surrendered the Philippines...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 5, 2019 | Bacolod, Philippines, Tourist Spots
This blog is about the top things to do in Bacolod and other tourist spots in Negros Occidental. Most visits to Negros Occidental begin with Bacolod City, the capital of the province, once the haven of the sugar...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 27, 2019 | BEACH RESORTS, Zambales
Zambales is a timeless magnet of beach lovers. It is hemmed in by long stretch of powdery, cream sand and glimmering, azure beaches that are pretty accessible from Manila. Many Zambales beach resorts also offer...
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 | Aug 9, 2019 | BEACH RESORTS, Negros Occidental, Philippines, Sipalay
Tinagong Dagat is a rising tourist spot in Sipalay, Negros Occidental. This picturesque destination is blissfully hidden in Sitio Latasan in Sipalay town, hence the local name “Tinagong Dagat” that means hidden hill....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 29, 2019 | Abra, Travel Guide
Raw, rugged and riddled with natural attractions, Abra is on my top list of unexplored destinations in the Philippines. While you won’t find any beaches here, its bountiful pastoral land, forest-fringed mountains,...
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 24, 2019 | Bontoc, Mountain Province, Travel Guide
Long overshadowed by its more famous neighbors – Banaue and Sagada, Bontoc is now carving out its own identity on the tourist map. If you fancy the outdoors and off-the-beaten track, this modest capital of Mountain...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 20, 2019 | Batangas, Beaches, Travel Guide
Anilao, Batangas, a barangay in the town of Mabini, has been lauded as one of the top diving sites in the world, and it’s easy to understand why. If you are a macro underwater photography enthusiast, this is a...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 14, 2019 | Pangasinan, Philippines, Travel Guide
If you are itching for Instagram-worthy coves, cerulean beaches, mesmeric sunset and emerald-green waterfalls, head to Bolinao in Pangasinan province. This thriving town is a perfect spot for your barkada or family...
