by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, Suwa, Travel Guide
Suwa, Nagano is an underrated beauty. This is a place with a history and mythology just as dramatic as its scenery. I felt the change of pace as soon as I arrived here. Suwa has this tranquil atmosphere, the city is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Tottori Sand Dunes travel guide, with sample itinerary and budget. Wind rippled hills of sand curve and stretch for approximately 16 kilometers from east to west and 2 kilometers from north to south...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 11, 2019 | Japan, Tottori, Travel Guide
Detective Conan, also known as Case Closed, is a popular Japanese manga series in Asia and Europe. It is a brainchild of Gosho Aoyama who was born in Daiei town, now known as Hokuei town in Tottori, Japan....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 10, 2019 | Bohol, Itinerary, Tourist Attractions, 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 5, 2019 | Florence, ITALY, Itinerary, Travel Guide
From the rough-hewn brick balcony of Piazza Michelangelo, I looked out as the fog covering the mountains and the historic city of Florence that is crowned by the iconic Duomo, slowly revealed its splendor. Florence...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 5, 2019 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Tourist Attractions, 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 31, 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 | 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 24, 2019 | 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...
by thepinay solobackpacker | May 10, 2019 | Featured, Japan, Nagoya, Travel Guide
Nagoya is booming. Much of the buzz in Japan’s 4th largest city is due to the fact that it is home to some of the world’s biggest automobile companies such as Toyota, Mitsubishi and Honda. These companies...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 28, 2019 | Japan, NAGANO, Travel Guide
While Buddha was born in India (which is now southern Nepal) in 563 BC, he traveled extensively, spreading his teachings to his disciples. His life stories and teachings having influenced millions of people in Asia,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Apr 1, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, MATSUMOTO, Travel Guide
This is a detailed MATSUMOTO ITINERARY + MATSUMOTO TRAVEL GUIDE blog with sample budget, things to do in Matsumoto, Matsumoto side trips, and where to stay in Matsumoto. It’s time to put Matsumoto on your Japan trip...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 16, 2019 | HAKUBA, Itinerary, Japan, NAGANO, Travel Guide
Growing up in a tropical island, I never really had the chance to try skiing. It’s one of the sports that I’ve always wanted to try. So, when I had the chance to visit northern Japan this year for winter, I’ve included...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 12, 2019 | 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 | Mar 2, 2019 | Indonesia, Itinerary, Travel Guide, Yogyakarta
This is a detailed Yogyakarta Travel Guide with Yogyakarta itinerary, sample budget, top tourist attractions and budget hotels, ideal for first-time tourists here. Yogyakarta is one of my favorite backpacking...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Itinerary, Japan, SHIRAKAWA-GO, Travel Guide
Here’s a detailed Shirakawa-go itinerary + travel guide blog with budget breakdown. Rightfully famous for its Gassho-style houses, Shirakawa-go has scenery rich in contrasting colors and real character. It was spring...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 2, 2019 | Featured, Itinerary, Thailand, Tourist Attractions, 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 | Mar 2, 2019 | 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....
