by thepinay solobackpacker | May 12, 2019 | BEACH RESORTS, Beaches, La Union, Philippines
With its warm sun, cool sea breezes, sandy and pebble beaches, excellent surf, hipster restaurants, grape farms and beautiful waterfalls, it is no wonder that La Union is one of the top tourist destinations in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Travel Guide
A few days stay in PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan trip is all it takes to set your heart racing. There are plenty of things to do in Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan that will make one’s trip here truly...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2019 | Beaches, Featured, Palawan, Philippines, Travel Guide
You won’t have seen El Nido if you haven’t experienced island hopping here. This place is gorgeously studded with breath-snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 28, 2019 | Featured, 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 | Jan 28, 2019 | Cebu, Featured, 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 25, 2019 | Benguet, Featured, 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 | Jan 15, 2019 | Cebu, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Cebu has always been a tourist magnet and its capital – CEBU CITY, is a beautiful mix of contradictions, from modern skyline to highland hideaways. There is no shortage of activities here for travelers, and the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 13, 2019 | Batangas, Featured, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Attractions, Travel Guide
Calatagan, Batangas has long been a magnet of beachgoers, but if you are looking for something new, there’s a rising tourist destination here. Just about 3 hours away from Manila is Manuel Uy Beach Resort and its...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 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 | Dec 16, 2018 | Beaches, Surigao, Travel Guide
Few places evoke the wondrous hodgepodge of nature as powerfully as Bucas Grande. Decades ago, this far-flung island just lurks in the shadow of its more famous neighbor – the surfing capital of the Philippines –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 15, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
Here’s a budget travel guide to Inambakan Falls, how to get there info, sample itinerary + side trips. Mention the best waterfalls in the Philippines, and South Cebu will immediately come to mind. Tempting blue green...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 28, 2018 | 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 | Nov 27, 2018 | NAIA, P2P BUS, Philippines
Here’s the latest P2P bus schedule for ALABANG TO NAIA, NAIA TO ALABANG, NAIA TO NUVALI + ROBINSONS TAGAPO STA.ROSA LAGUNA, NUVALI TO NAIA, ROBINSONS TAGAPO STA.ROSA LAGUNA TO NAIA. Fare, pick-up, and drop-off points...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2018 | Featured, Mindoro Oriental, Puerto Galera, Travel Guide
PUERTO GALERA gives you a choice: either you plunge into bliss or go out with a bang. Situated in Oriental, Mindoro Philippines, this municipality was once dubbed as “One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Cebu, Travel Guide
This travel blog is your answer to the question on the popular maze in Cebu, “How to go to Labyrinth of Toledo City, Cebu and Capilla Santa Ana Museum”. Cebu is like a 3rd home to me, I probably explored it more...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Iloilo, Itinerary
If you think Iloilo is all about heritage sights, think again. Gigantes Islands off the coast of Carles has island-studded sea, perfect for temporarily disconnecting from your harried lifestyle. Although it is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 13, 2018 | Capiz, Philippines
Capiz is home to the eponymous Capiz shells (Placuna placenta) locally known as pi-os. That is why it is not surprising to see an abundance of locally-crafted Capiz shell products for sale here. This largely uncharted...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 5, 2018 | Beaches, Kalanggaman, LEYTE
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 | Oct 3, 2018 | Batangas, Beaches, Travel Guide
I’ve heard about Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas from travel bloggers friends a few years ago. That time, Masasa Beach was still a secret beach of the locals and of mountaineers climbing the nearby Gulugud Baboy. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 31, 2018 | Baler, BEACH RESORTS
Surfers flock to the rugged coast of Baler, one of the best surfing spots in the Philippines. Today’s cheery holiday bustle around Sabang Beach, popular with surfers, makes it hard to imagine that this once sleepy town...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Aug 18, 2018 | Featured, Itinerary, Pangasinan, Travel Guide
Hundred Islands epitomizes the best of Pangasinan, riddled by 123 islets spearing out of the cerulean sea. Home to a staggering variety of wildlife and fishes, these coral islands make up the Hundred Islands National...
