Siem Reap has been the gateway to the marvels of Angkor Wat. For years, foreign tourists have swarmed in its beauty with admiration and curiosity. Over time, Siem Reap has expanded from a quiet dusty city, to one of the favorite tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. As tourist demand rises, Siem Reap has made sure that…
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Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia by Bus
Long distance bus rides are never pleasant. In Southeast Asia, some bus companies do not have comfortable seats or bus toilets are too small and smelly. However, it’s the most cost-effective way when backpacking the tri-countries, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. To be fair, of course, there are bus companies that operate with great service and…
Moalboal, Cebu: Basdaku and Pescador Island
Spontaneous unplanned trips are always the best. The adrenaline rush of going somewhere random by impulse is a perfect weekend getaway. It was a gloomy afternoon, the streets were damp from the rain the evening before, however, it didn’t stop us from hopping into a bus to Moalboal to spend a day at the beach….
The Beautiful but Mysterious Sagpulon Falls
I lived most of my life in Cagayan de Oro City; however, I work in Cebu. Last July, I went home and decided to visit one of the famous tourist destinations in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, the Sagpulon Falls. The locals of Jasaan have been enjoying its beauty years before the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental…
SOLO TRAVEL ITINERARY – 5 Countries in 14 Days for 35,000.00 ALL IN with Breakdown of Expenses
Since I am working full-time (same as you) and I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I am fulfilling my travel bucket list slowly one at a time. So aside from limited leave credits from work as well as limited funds in my bank account, I carefully experimented on a solo travel, backpacking 5 countries in…
A Day Tour: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Ubud, Bali is the center of Balinese tradition, culture and arts. Surrounding the town of Ubud are beautiful forests, mountains and rice paddies. The evidence of Balinese religion are evident in ancient and modern temples around town. Far from the crowded beaches and congested streets of Bali, Ubud is perfect to those who would like to have a serene ambiance away from the city. Ubud…
Trekking Kandungaw Peak, Dalaguete, Cebu
Kandungaw was not originally part of our itinerary. We went to Dalaguete to visit Casino Peak. However, our habal-habal driver suggested that we should go straight to Kandungaw after. Convinced, we decided to grab the opportunity and trekked 2 mountains in 1 day. From Barangay Lunsangan, (Casino Peak) it took us 20 minutes habal-habal ride…
Casino Peak: The Chocolate Hills of Southern Cebu
A few weeks ago, we learned that a new trekking site was recently opened in Dalaguete, Casino Peak was officially opened June 2017. For thrill seekers and adventure lovers, this is another trekking destination to add in your travel bucket list. So before the crowd gets loco, pack your bags and go. How to Get…
Banaue – Buscalan – Sagada – Baguio: 5D – 4N Itinerary by Van
Summer! The sun is out, clear skies, cool sea breeze, and a good beach tan is just beautiful. Most people would definitely book a trip to the beach and that’s what I habitually do. But this summer, I have changed course and went to the distant mountains of the Philippines to have a different summer…
My Little Backpack Adventures 