by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 12, 2023 | 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 | Jan 29, 2023 | Itinerary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Detailed Kuala Lumpur itinerary with budget for 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5 days with sample budget. Includes Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur, Top Tourist Attractions in Kuala Lumpur for First Timers, and other KL travel essentials. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Kyoto, Travel Guide
As promised, I’ll blog about KYOTO, so here’s my Kyoto Travel Guide based on my recent visit to Kyoto, Japan to help you plan your trip to Kyoto this 2023. Kyoto is just as I imagined Japan to be –...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Comprehensive Cameron Highlands itinerary blog with sample budget, places to visit, and list of accommodations. The distinctive blend of landscape and verdant tea plantations assured the fame of Cameron Highlands in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | 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 | Jan 3, 2023 | Itinerary, Legazpi, Travel Guide
Comprehensive Legazpi Itinerary and Albay travel guide with sample budget and expenses, where to stay and places to visit in Albay. Dominating the skyline of Legazpi and Albay is Mt.Mayon, the poster girl of the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Fukuoka, Itinerary, Japan, Travel Guide
This is a detailed Fukuoka Travel Guide with Fukuoka itinerary and budget blog, things to do in Fukuoka, budget hotels in Fukuoka, and Fukuoka travel tips for first timers. Fukuoka is highly recommended for first...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 2, 2023 | Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Guide
Tokyo exudes with timeless appeal. This lively capital of Japan is more than just the towering skyscrapers, blinding neon-lights, giant video screens and surreal sci-fi streets. It’s a massive city packed with...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 1, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Winding down the long slope in Cameron Highlands, we passed by a sea of tea plantations. Located in Pahang, this place is Malaysia’s most expansive hill station named after William Cameron, a British colonial...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 28, 2022 | Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur is my most visited city outside the Philippines. I can’t recall how many times I’ve visited this sprawling metropolis. Thus, this Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide with itinerary and budget is long overdue....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 28, 2022 | 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 | Mar 13, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan, MATSUMOTO, NAGANO, 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 | Jan 7, 2022 | Bohol, Itinerary, Philippines, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Candijay Bohol is a rising tourist destination in the Philippines. Its sheer isolation and dramatic scenery beckons every artistic soul to immortalize its beauty in pixels. Candijay, Bohol could definitely make it to...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 7, 2022 | 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 | Dec 26, 2021 | Laguna, Philippines, Travel Guide
The landlocked province of Laguna offers something refreshing to those who travel here to uncover its beauty. If you fancy the outdoors and taking off-the-beaten path, this massive province will surprise you with...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 18, 2021 | Historical Sites, Laguna, Nagcarlan, Philippines, Travel Guide
Dappled with age-old churches dating back to Spanish-colonial era, Laguna Province beckons heritage advocates and history buffs. But aside from churches, the province is also home to a unique and important historical...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 10, 2021 | 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 | 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 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 | 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....