by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 10, 2021 | 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 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 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 | 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 | 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...
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 | 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 | 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....
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...
