by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 13, 2023 | Aklan, Boracay, Itinerary, Philippines, Travel Guide
Detailed Boracay travel guide with DIY Boracay itinerary with budget including places to see in Boracay. The sun-drenched Boracay has brazenly succumbed to tourism. It placed the Philippines on the tourists’ radar...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | Cebu, Itinerary, Travel Guide
Simala Church in Cebu rose to fame over the past few years. This monastery is known for its castle-like church, proudly standing on a hill in Lindogon village in Sibonga. It is located in the village of Lindogon, but...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | Beaches, Negros Oriental, Travel Guide
Undeniably, nothing can encompass nature’s magical prowess, and Manjuyod Sandbar is one perfect testament to that. Devoid of luxury trappings, even coconut trees are nowhere in sight, Manjuyod Sandbar is like a white...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | Itinerary, Pangasinan, Travel Guide
Detailed Hundred Islands travel guide blog with sample Hundred Islands itinerary and trip budget. Also includes places to stay in Hundred Islands and things to do. Hundred Islands epitomizes the best of Pangasinan,...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | 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 | Sep 11, 2023 | 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 | Sep 11, 2023 | 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 | Sep 10, 2023 | 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 | Sep 10, 2023 | 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 | Sep 6, 2023 | 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 | Jul 5, 2023 | Marinduque, Travel Guide
Before the rise to fame of Maniwaya Island, there was Poctoy White Beach (Torrijos White Beach) in Torrijos, Marinduque, a popular public beach facing the Sibuyan Sea long frequented by the locals. Its long, white...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 4, 2023 | Itinerary, Marinduque, Travel Guide
Maniwaya Island is a small, palm-fringed island off the coast of Marinduque that made its mark as an ideal weekend getaway of urbanites. It’s a tropical cliché, where you can bask in the cream sand while sipping fruit...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 26, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, MALACCA, Malaysia, Melaka, Travel Guide
Detailed Melaka Travel Guide blog with Melaka Itinerary and Budget, places to see in Melaka, and where to stay in Melaka. Melaka’s gentle flowing river provides a serene accompaniment to its architectural splendor....