A solo travel detour and a broken map app lead to a magical San Sebastian sunset over the Cantabrian Sea, proving that getting lost is part of the adventure.
Japan on a Budget: a Guide for Budget Travelers
By PinayTraveller on March 18, 2024So you’ve finally booked your flight and filed your vacation leave at work. Now you’re only a few days away from your dream destination, Japan! For a smooth and memorable trip, it’s important to make some essential arrangements even before you leave. To help you plan your Japan trip, here’s Pinay Traveller’s essential Japan guide […]
PinayTraveller in Japan: Preparing For Your Trip
By PinayTraveller on June 23, 2019Japan remains to be one of my most favorite countries. In fact, you might say I am a Japanophile to a certain extent. (Just take a peek inside my kitchen cupboards and you’ll see why.) My recent visit to Japan was made extra special because I was with my Hubby and a couple of friends […]
The Tattooed Women of Kalinga
By PinayTraveller on August 14, 2018In the last five years or so, the last living Kalinga tattoo artist of her generation, Apo Whang Od, has received so much attention both in the Philippines and the rest of the world. Her village is now a seeming pilgrimage site with tourists scaling its mountainous terrain in the hopes of receiving her three […]
Hello. Yes, I am still here. Still navigating the real world after it opened up. Taking my time to get my footing again. I am little by little trying to write again. The conversations with myself on whether or not I should continue this blog has been going on for 3 years. I have neither […]
Unique and Strange Christmas Traditions Around the World
By PinayTraveller on December 21, 2022As Christmas Day approaches, we anticipate the joy, celebration, and, of course, traditions that go with it. While many of us may have similar traditions, such as putting up decors and exchanging gifts, Christmas is celebrated differently in various parts of the world. From the bizarre to the heartwarming, here are some unique and sometimes […]
Visit Mitsukoshi for a Taste of Japan
By PinayTraveller on December 13, 2022Mitsukoshi Mall in BGC is like a giant present for those who have been missing Japan but have not had the chance to travel there yet.




