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LIST OF BACKPACKING ITINERARIES IN PHILIPPINES: MY TOP FAVORITES (2020)
Backpacking

LIST OF BACKPACKING ITINERARIES IN PHILIPPINES: MY TOP FAVORITES (2020)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezJuly 27, 2020March 6, 2023

Hello my fellow backpackers! Welcome to this ultimate guide about Backpacking Itineraries in Philippines. Of course our theme for this blog will be “Pinas Muna” …

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Mo Chit Bus Terminal to BKK Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport) – Step by step guide
Bangkok / International / Thailand

Mo Chit Bus Terminal to BKK Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport) – Step by step guide

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezJune 7, 2020December 19, 2023

Getting to the airport from Mo Chit Bus Terminal for backpackers can be really tricky since it’s a bit far. Mo Chit bus terminal is …

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COMPLETE ZAMBASULTA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: 2022 BUDGET & ITINERARY
Backpacking / Basilan / Sulu / Tawi-Tawi / Zamboanga del Sur

COMPLETE ZAMBASULTA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: 2022 BUDGET & ITINERARY

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezApril 18, 2020May 27, 2022

ZAMBASULTA is an abbreviation for the following provinces: (1) ZAMboanga del Sur, (2) BAsilan, (3) SULu and (4) TAwi-Tawi. These provinces are located in Mindanao …

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2022 ZAMBOANGA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: Sample Budget & Itinerary
Zamboanga del Sur

2022 ZAMBOANGA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: Sample Budget & Itinerary

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezApril 7, 2020May 27, 2022

A province complete with waterfalls adventure, pink beach island and other fun and exciting adventures are some of the things to expect when in Zamboanga. …

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HO CHI MINH CITY DIY TRAVEL GUIDE – 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS ITINERARY
Ho Chi Minh City / International / Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY DIY TRAVEL GUIDE – 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS ITINERARY

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezJanuary 29, 2020January 8, 2026

The bustling city of Ho Chi Minh or popularly known as Saigon City is a very famous entry/exit point to backpackers traveling to Indochina countries: …

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Crossing Borders from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap Travel Guide – 2022 Step by step guide
Cambodia / International / Vietnam

Crossing Borders from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap Travel Guide – 2022 Step by step guide

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezJanuary 10, 2020April 23, 2023

Getting from one country to another by land travel is a very common thing to do especially for backpackers. I created this Ho Chi Minh …

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Chiang Mai Travel Guide + Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Doing it the DIY way)
Backpacking / Chiang Mai / International / Thailand

Chiang Mai Travel Guide + Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Doing it the DIY way)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezDecember 31, 2019December 19, 2023

Chiang Mai – home to hundreds of Buddhist temples, is a city in the mountainous Northern Thailand where most of the elephants in the country …

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Thailand’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary has “NO RIDING” Policy! – Travel Guide
Adventure / Chiang Mai / Good Reads / International / Thailand

Thailand’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary has “NO RIDING” Policy! – Travel Guide

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezDecember 25, 2019December 19, 2023

“NO to animal abuse!” People from all around the world has been doing their part to spread awareness for these kinds of campaigns. It is …

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2022 PERTH PARADISE RESORT (TRAVEL GUIDE AND REVIEW)
Negros Occidental / Resorts & Staycations

2022 PERTH PARADISE RESORT (TRAVEL GUIDE AND REVIEW)

Joana Paola Gutierrezby Joana Paola GutierrezAugust 13, 2019May 27, 2022

Dip into an infinity pool with a stunning view of the islets surrounding the resort is what you can expect at Perth Paradise Resort in …

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