by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 22, 2019 | 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 | Aug 17, 2019 | 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 | 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 | Aug 6, 2019 | 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 | Jul 31, 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
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 | Jul 12, 2019 | Cebu, Philippines
Osmeña Peak, the highest mountain in Cebu is a cluster of green jagged hills like a deformed twin of Chocolate Hills of Bohol hugging the shorelines of Badian. This part of Dalaguete is reminiscent of Benguet. A...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 12, 2019 | Travel Guide, Zambales
Step-off the grid in Nagsasa Cove Zambales, a rough-hewn cove where crystal-clear waters, mist-filled mountains and jungles beckon the wild at heart. I’ve often wondered what it looks like. I’ve visited its more...
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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2019 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Lake Sebu has a special place in my heart. When I first traveled solo to Lake Sebu in South Cotabato a few years ago, the town was just devastated by a typhoon, my T’boli host – Ms. Maria Todi wasn’t home that time. So...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2019 | 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 | Jun 1, 2019 | Negros Oriental, Travel Guide
Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has long been a tourist-magnet. It is one of the more popular spots for expats who wish to retire in the Philippines. The bustling city is home to the scenic Siliman University, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 28, 2019 | Itinerary, Marinduque, Travel Guide
One of the pleasures of Marinduque is that most parts of the island is still untainted by mass tourism. While the heart of the Philippines is widely known for Moriones Festival and the islands off its coast, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 27, 2019 | Itinerary, Siquijor, Travel Guide
The unassuming province of Siquijor has rose to fame in recent years. This largely uncharted region is oozing with pristine beaches and gorgeous diving spots. It is comprised of towns with idyllic coastal charm....
