Discover Kitten Coffee Garden in Taiwan, the world’s very first cat cafe! Get essential visitor tips, menu prices, and directions to this hidden Shilin gem.
Standing Room Only at San Sebastián’s La Cuchara de San Telmo
By PinayTraveller on July 24, 2026Planning a pintxo crawl in San Sebastián? Discover what to expect at La Cuchara de San Telmo—from the standing-room chaos to top dish recommendations.
Lost in San Sebastian: A Film Festival Detour Turned Golden
By PinayTraveller on July 3, 2026A 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 […]




