Among all the destinations we've visited in Greece, we can confidently say that Kastoria gave us the most wonderful time. For much of its history, the| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
By the time I emerged from the train station, I was almost completely spent. Brisbane is the sixth and final stop in our trip across Queensland and the| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
It didn't take very long for it to dawn on me: Darwin is expensive. Well, Australia in general is expensive, but being the first stop, Darwin shocked me.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When people think of Europe, the first destinations that often come to mind are France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and maybe Switzerland. However, Europe is| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
They stood in the middle of the deck and spoke, "Today, you're gonna be part of the crew. Sweet?" The announcement triggered a strange mixture of| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When it was my turn to speak, the Kangaroo Dundee threw me a curious look as though something about what I had to say was remotely interesting. Our group| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
I can tell you a thousand reasons why I am not a diver, but they all boil down to one thing --- fear. For a traveler who was born and raised in Batangas,| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2013 • 4 • 3 That scene alone sums up the park. Three zebras escaping the scorching sun took shelter in a garage and there they stayed beside a rusty, old| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 4 • 3 For a more updated guide, visit: Puerto Princesa Travel Guide. Our original plan was to take Casa Linda's Puerto Princesa Subterranean River| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
"Hey, come inside! Look!" Normally, when somebody excitedly invites me over to show me something, I get thrilled. But at that particular moment, I was| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Hokkaido’s kitchens have, for a long time, offered a warm refuge from the region’s famously harsh winters, and out of those havens of heat, some of the| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
"Remind me again why we're doing this" were the only words that I managed to let out in between gasps as I turned around to face my fellow travel| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
"Forgive us for talking loudly non-stop," Kuya Rey apologized for everyone in the middle of a highly lively conversation. "It's just that it's not often| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
“This waterfall better be worth it,” said my friend Tonet in between gasps and pants. We had not walked even a quarter of the distance yet our legs and| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
There was a tired silence lingering inside the van as we pressed our heads on the window. Silently we admired the view. as we drove from Sagada to Banaue.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Hong Kong is easily accessible from Macau. All it takes is a one-hour ferry ride. Hence, it is not unusual for travelers to bundle these two cities| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
This step-by-step Australian visa guide covers both Tourist and Business streams, the visa requirements, and the entire online application process. Last| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When we began our journey across Australia's Red Center, our tour guide-slash-driver handed us a marker and told us to write our names on the window of| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
I honestly thought I was going to die. When I reached the top, I dropped my backpack unconsciously and mustered all the energy I had left to catch my| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
As soon as we made it past the signboard welcoming us to Alice Springs, I chuckled a little. There was nothing funny about the signboard or the town. It| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
They call it the Banana Pancake Trail. The tired backpacking route across the Southeast Asian peninsula --- Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam --- is| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
A bright pink glow was beginning to spread across the horizon when we reached the middle of the boardwalk. Without a word, all of us agreed to stop and| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 9 • 4 Whenever I ask any of my friends who are or have been to Singapore about accommodations, I always see Fragrance Hotel in their list of| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 9 • 4 I don't usually dine at the airport. I have always had this notion that airport food is ridiculously overpriced. I usually eat first at home| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 8 • 2 Taking the train to Universal Studios is easy. But you will need to alight at Harbourfront and then either take the mono-rail train or walk| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 8 • 7 Said to be the "world's first purpose-built museum for toys," Mint Museum of Toys is a wonderland for all toy-lovers out there. It houses| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 8 • 10 Tourists in Singapore can actually claim refund on GST (Goods and Services Tax) paid for items purchased from establishments that are| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When Romania first popped up on our radar during our Europe trip planning, our eyes immediately zeroed in on Transylvania. And right away, we knew Brasov| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Welcome to The Poor Traveler, your budget travel guide. We created this blog to provide tips so others won’t have to waste hard-earned money when traveling and avoid the mistakes that we did.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Fukuoka might be the face of Kyushu for many travelers, but here’s the thing: it’s just one city in a region that spans over 36,000 square kilometers and| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Looking for delicious but affordable places to eat in Bangkok? Here are 13 of the best budget-friendly restaurants and food spots in the city, some of| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Known for its distinctly spicy yet delicious cuisines, age-old temples, and backpacking streets, it's no wonder why Bangkok is one of the most visited| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Hua Lamphong Station is Bangkok's main railway station run and managed by the State Railway of Thailand, connecting the capital to the far reaches of the| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Crossing land borders terrifies me. I don't know why. In my early years of travel, I jumped from one country to another by plane. But when you're| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
We almost skipped it, and it would've been a mistake. Stupid as it sounds, what to wear is one thing that I usually do not pay attention to when planning| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
A more updated version of this article can be found here: Bangkok Travel Guide I let out a deep, deep sigh of relief as soon as the plane landed at| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2013 • 3 • 17 Much has been said about Bangkok being so touristy. But that's a given. As the world's most visited city, Bangkok is such a crowd-drawer| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
I always have to have a hat on when traveling. Have to. Always. Never mind that my head is too big for a silly fedora hat (or any hat for that matter);| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
More than a decade ago, I set foot in Bangkok for the very first time. It was my first solo backpacking trip, but as it turned out, the Thai capital would| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Are you planning a weekend getaway? One of the go-to places atop most lists is Batangas. The latter has plenty of sandy shores for a relaxing trip.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
We arrived a quarter to six. In a few minutes, the hostel would open, but instead of calling the staff to accommodate us, we chose to just stay outside| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
The Hong Kong International Airport is located on an island, far and detached from the city center. So how do you get from the airport to Central easily?| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When Captain John Lort Stokes of the Beagle reached a harbor in Northern Australia in 1839, he thought about a friend and former shipmate who would| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Since we left the port, I never moved from my seat because if I did, I would throw up everything I had for breakfast in one forceful blow. Oh wait, I| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Our tour guide Ray called everyone to gather around a particular stick figure of a man with barbed spears and a dilly bag above a signage that says, "A| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
I spotted a stranger walking in my direction. His smile was shining, and his eyes were fixed on me as he leisurely trod through the crowd. If there was| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
The boat approached a nook along the Mary River, parting the sea of lotus lilies along the way. Our driver and guide Reuben moored the boat and rose from| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
On that bus, I was the only one below 40. As I made my way to my seat, I was greeted with cheery hello's by a bus-ful of middle aged to senior tourists,| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
A trip to Hong Kong is never complete without a stop at the Avenue of Stars. That's why it is no wonder this spot is packed with tourists day and night.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
I looked at the town's location on the map, and I was instantly intrigued. I had never been this far from the shore: Alice Springs is tucked 1200 km from| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2012 • 9 • 9 "Let's do it again," exclaimed my friend Astrid right after alighting her seat. "Come on, guys! Let's do it again!!!" "I just need a moment,"| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 10 • 10 Quarter-life crisis. I guess it's starting to kick in. Almost every night since my 25th birthday I would just lie in my bed at night and| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Can’t decide where to stay for your next Hong Kong trip? Is Tsim Sha Tsui a good area for tourists? Is Central better than Mong Kok? When is it ideal to| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
How do you get from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui by bus, by MTR, and by Airport Express train? In this article, we’ll show you all your possible| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
This post features sample DIY HONG KONG-MACAU and MACAU-HONG KONG ITINERARIES for 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, and 6 DAYS, with breakdown of travel expenses,| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Have you heard about a colossal radio tower standing guard over the Tokyo Metropolis area all day and all night? Its size may overwhelm you at first,| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
In 2012, I traveled solo for the first time in my life. I still remember how scared I was before the trip. With only a small backpack, a Neil Gaiman book,| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Last updated: 30 6 2024 Here's a DIY Travel Guide to Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas, with information on resorts, home stays, boat rates, and sample| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Hong Kong is a bustling urban jungle with plenty of things to do and places of interest. If you’re planning to visit, here are the must-sees that we| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Theme parks like Disneyland and Ocean Park may probably be the biggest crowd-drawers in Hong Kong, but this futuristic city has a few freebies in store| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
The Victoria Peak is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong. It allows breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Harbor. More about| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
There was a lot to be nervous about during the cruise. For starters, we would be cruising down the Mary River, one of the eight Top End rivers and is| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
A more updated version of this article can be found here: Singapore Travel Guide 2011 • 8 • 27 Singapore, as steel-cold and artificial as it| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 8 • 7 I wasn't expecting to score good deals in Orchard Road since most brands here are high-end. Actually, the night before this we already went| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 4 • 11 Traveling is hard. Traveling with kids? That's a different story. Kids can only do so much walking and they can get exhausted easily. That's| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
When my mom learned I would be going to Singapore for the third time, she handed me a list of things I should buy for her. When I looked at the list I| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
A more updated version of this article can be found here: Hong Kong Disneyland Travel Guide Disneyland was my childhood dream. But because my parents| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Whether you're traveling for 1 DAY (layover), 2 DAYS (overnight), 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, 6 DAYS, or 7 DAYS (1 WEEK), here are some of our suggested DIY| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
A more updated version of this article can be found here: Hong Kong Travel Guide Macau Travel Guide 2012 • 11 • 22 Hong Kong and Macau are great| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Recently, we have been invited by Star Cruises to experience sailing from Manila to Ilocos to Taiwan to Hong Kong aboard Superstar Virgo. This wasn't our| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
2013 • 8 • 6 The ride in itself was quite an experience, but it wasn't until I had a good look of Victoria Harbor that I knew I had done what I came to| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
2011•5•1 "Tito, what time are we going to board the plane?" My niece and nephew were getting more and more impatient as we were waiting for our boarding| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Cape Town. The city where you’ll instantly fall in love with the views, the food, and the occasional dose of adrenaline. But while this city is a total| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Okay, let’s be real: South Africa is far. No matter where in the world you’re coming from, as long as it’s not on the African continent, we can be sure| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2012 • 11 • 22 Maybe it's just me but one thing I have noticed in my three years of being a travel blogger is that the closer you get to big cities, the| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
2012 • 9 • 9 The northeastern monsoon brought with it a biting cold and I felt it pierce through my not-so-thick jacket when I hopped out of the bus.| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
A more updated version of this article can be found here: Hong Kong Travel Guide First Time Abroad: Airport Guide Our trip to Hong Kong was filled with| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
2011 • 4 • 10 They're impatient, they're hard to manage, and they throw tantrums unexpectedly. But seeing kids have fun, there's nothing quite like it.| The Poor Traveler® Itinerary Blog
Bangkok is known for many things: ornate temples, delectable food, and vibrant nightlife. All these make the Thai capital a juggernaut in the world of| The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
