by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 21, 2020 | Itinerary, Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Travel Guide
Thing is, I seek history whenever I travel, it is pretty essential in helping me understand why the destination I am visiting is what it is today. It helps me understand how places and people change overtime, it...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 26, 2020 | Itinerary, Sukhothai, Thailand, Travel Guide
This is a detailed DIY Sukhothai travel guide with sample Sukhothai itinerary and expenses. Perfect for 2-3 days trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Thailand, north of Bangkok. Sukhothai is a legacy of...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 26, 2020 | Featured, Itinerary, Thailand, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Bangkok is special to me, because this is where I first backpacked solo abroad. I remember booking a cheap airfare months before my trip. I booked a tour and a hotel from a travel agency but after paying it, they...
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 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 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 | 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 | 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 6, 2020 | HOKKAIDO, Itinerary, Japan, Sapporo, Travel Guide
This is a detailed SAPPORO TRAVEL GUIDE blog with sample SAPPORO ITINERARY and budget, top things to do, budget hotels, Sapporo travel tips, etc. Sapporo is an urbanite’s dream. Its finger is on the pulse, constantly...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 6, 2020 | Featured, Itinerary, Japan, Osaka, Travel Guide
Osaka, Japan is a lively city blessed with dumbfounding infrastructures, well-edited shops, food haven, stylish hostels, and astonishingly spotless streets! Adding up to its allure are the utterly helpful and...
