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2023 COMPLETE INDOCHINA DIY ITINERARY & BUDGET: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Backpacking / Cambodia / International / Thailand / Vietnam

2023 COMPLETE INDOCHINA DIY ITINERARY & BUDGET: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezDecember 15, 2022October 18, 2023

Backpacking the 3 countries (1) Vietnam, (2) Cambodia and (3) Thailand or better known as Indochina countries is a very famous route not only to …

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What To Pack Inside Your Bag? Tips For Light Packing & First-time Backpackers
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What To Pack Inside Your Bag? Tips For Light Packing & First-time Backpackers

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezSeptember 12, 2020September 12, 2020

“Joan, what to pack inside you bag?“ Often times, I get this question a lot from strangers and friends. And most of the time, I’d …

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Avoid Common Travel Mistakes — Essential Pre-Travel Reminders!
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Avoid Common Travel Mistakes — Essential Pre-Travel Reminders!

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezSeptember 3, 2020February 7, 2023

Often times travelers and backpackers, myself included, repeat the same mistake over and over again. We tend to repeat the same causes of delay and …

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Backpacking 4 Provinces in Mindanao for 5 Days! DIY Travels + Itinerary + Budget
Backpacking / Camiguin / Davao del Norte / Davao del Sur / Surigao del Sur

Backpacking 4 Provinces in Mindanao for 5 Days! DIY Travels + Itinerary + Budget

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Here we go again for another solo backpacking itinerary! I am always glad to share with my readers how I travel from 1 place to …

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How to travel CHEAP? Effective tips and suggestions for you!
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How to travel CHEAP? Effective tips and suggestions for you!

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMay 15, 2020August 31, 2020

Many times have I been asked my secret about how I travel cheap. Until now, I get the same emails, comments and DMs about this …

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Sambawan Island & Ulan-Ulan Falls DIY Travel Guide (Budget & Itinerary)
Biliran

Sambawan Island & Ulan-Ulan Falls DIY Travel Guide (Budget & Itinerary)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMay 3, 2020May 3, 2020

Biliran is another island province in Visayas that has one of the most pristine beaches and uncrowded islands I have seen. Probably because whenever people …

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A day in Sulu Province: Is it safe to travel in Sulu? (2022 Travel Guide)
Sulu

A day in Sulu Province: Is it safe to travel in Sulu? (2022 Travel Guide)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezApril 2, 2020May 27, 2022

This is the question that is most often asked by people, “is it safe to travel in Sulu?” I’ve been to this province as part …

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Bangkok DIY Travel Guide: 2022 Sample Itinerary & Budget
Bangkok / International / Thailand

Bangkok DIY Travel Guide: 2022 Sample Itinerary & Budget

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 23, 2020December 19, 2023

Home to hundreds of Buddhist temples that lures tourists due to its stunning intricate architecture, night market haul of cheap goods and items and a …

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Pescador Island, Moalboal: DIY Itinerary
Backpacking / Cebu

Pescador Island, Moalboal: DIY Itinerary

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezMay 12, 2019September 26, 2020

Pescador Island is one of the island hopping that you should never miss when in Cebu. Why? I’ll give you the simplest reasons: Pescador island …

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Hi! My name is Joan and I’m excited you’re here!

Her name is Joana Gutierrez, a mermaid born with human legs to explore the world. She started traveling at the age of 22 and started doing solo-travels at 23. Read more here.

Islands in the Philippines

apo reef itinerary budget

2025 Ultimate Apo Reef DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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Dinagat Islands DIY

2025 Complete Dinagat Islands DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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camiguin diy

2025 Complete Camiguin DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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subic pink beach in sorsogon

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUBIC PINK BEACH IN SORSOGON (Sample DIY Itinerary & Budget + What You Need to Know)

August 30, 2024October 28, 2024
Balabac Palawan travel guide with Itinerary & Budget

2024 Complete Balabac Palawan Travel Guide with Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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FIND HOTEL DEALS ON AGODA

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bicol backpacking

BICOL BACKPACKING: CATANDUANES-ALBAY-SORSOGON ULTIMATE DIY ITINERARY FOR FIRST TIMERS

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025
CDO-Camiguin-Bukidnon-Iligan-Marawi

CDO-Camiguin-Bukidnon-Iligan-Marawi DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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SOCCSKSARGEN DIY Travel Guide

2024 Complete SOCCSKSARGEN DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

March 23, 2023January 2, 2024

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Mountains

Bukidnon DIY Itinerary

2025 Bukidnon DIY Itinerary & Budget: How to Get There?

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
Pulag DIY Itinerary

2025 Complete Travel Guide to Mt Pulag With Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025
buscalan diy itinerary

2025 Complete Buscalan DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know + New Hanging Bridge

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Freediving

travel guide to black island

2025 Ultimate Travel Guide to Black Island in Palawan: Everything You Need to Know

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025
manta rays & dolphins in nusa penida

Snorkeling With Manta Rays & Dolphins in Nusa Penida: Everything You Need to Know + Where to Book Affordable Tours

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apo reef itinerary budget

2025 Ultimate Apo Reef DIY Itinerary & Budget: Everything You Need to Know

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