solo backpackers

[johnski_07]

^usually mga foreigners ang namemeet at nakikilala ko na solobackpackers din... hehehe.

[redraincoat]

Solo backpacking in Biri, Samar in June.
Accidental solo kasi my original travel buddy backed out. Ohwell.

[private_erick]

Ako naman alone in my first time sa Macau and Hongkong next week.

sa macau, after arriving sa port. tumingin ka lang ng mga pinoy dun na nag ooffer ng guide. makakamenos ka na. pero kung trip mo talaga solohin pwede din gagastos ka nga lang.

[siriusdan]

anyone who has been to chiang mai (thailand)? i cant decide if ill spend my 7 days vacation there of venture out and go to laos?

[freakspinner]

na aapreciate ko ang solo backpacking, wala kang iniintindi sa pagkain o kahit sa oras. Minsan lang sad especially pag long travel hours.

[rodina]

anyone who has been to chiang mai (thailand)? i cant decide if ill spend my 7 days vacation there of venture out and go to laos?

For me, mahaba na 7 days. Karamihan naman mga adventure-tours dun ay nasa labas ng Chiangmai (CM). Don't miss the Flight of the Gibbon zip-line experience; puede one day or half-day. Take also the Golden Triangle, Karen long-neck, elephant riding and orchid visit-- one day package tour ito. Reserve ka 1 day paikotikot sa CM, mga 3-4 days tama na. The remaining 3-4 days mo ay too short to visit Luang Prabang. Ang plane ay mula Bangkok pa kaya babalik ka pa.

[yellowmeansgo]

3 weeks South East Asia solo backpacking, to bring or not to bring laptop? What do you guys think?

[renwock]

3 weeks South East Asia solo backpacking, to bring or not to bring laptop? What do you guys think?

I have never brought a laptop in all my trips. Bring a tablet / reliable wifi internet phone.

But it all boils down to how important your laptop is to you. If you need it to be able to work, bring it.

Ayaw ko lang kasi mabigat tapos iisipin mo pa yan pag iniwan mo, say sa hostel.

[granslime_28]

enjoy your trip granslime!

matsalams, kararating ko lang ...
grabe, the most heinous and vicious backpacking of all time ko ang incredible india, sobra, hahaha !!!

[yellowmeansgo]

I have never brought a laptop in all my trips. Bring a tablet / reliable wifi internet phone.

But it all boils down to how important your laptop is to you. If you need it to be able to work, bring it.

Ayaw ko lang kasi mabigat tapos iisipin mo pa yan pag iniwan mo, say sa hostel.

I would use it for communicating with my fam via skype or facebook. Booking hotels/ flights in case something goes wrong with my itinerary. Last minute research on the place, and transferring photos from the cam to save up on memory.

I also haven't brought a laptop in all my travels but only because I always travel with my family. But going solo I think it would be very helpful. I just don't know how much of a hassle it would be, will it be more a discomfort than an advantage?

Also, I don't have a tablet just an ipod touch with wifi which is very unreliable especially for booking tours/flights/hotels etc.

[chockie]

^ If you think it would be a big help to you then bring it or kung may good internet phone ka naman enough na yun.

Ako kasi sa lahat ng trip ko I don't bring laptop, gusto ko i enjoy yung trip + adventure din yung di mo alam yung pupuntahan! Hahaha

[Anguisette]

3 weeks South East Asia solo backpacking, to bring or not to bring laptop? What do you guys think?

My suggestion is not to bring your laptop. For one thing its heavy and hassle especially if its a solo backpacking trip. Decide whether you relly need it. If you have a smartphone or an android phone i think you're good.

if you still cant decide, list down the pros and cons of bringing a laptop

[yellowmeansgo]

^Thanks, there are really numerous pros and cons in bringing a laptop. But I think it will be more of a hassle during the trip. I'm travelling 6 countries, I guess it will just be tiring and I might just regret it.

[Anguisette]

^Thanks, there are really numerous pros and cons in bringing a laptop. But I think it will be more of a hassle during the trip. I'm travelling 6 countries, I guess it will just be tiring and I might just regret it.

Good decision... Have safe and wonderful trip

[wanderingsibs]

sa macau, after arriving sa port. tumingin ka lang ng mga pinoy dun na nag ooffer ng guide. makakamenos ka na. pero kung trip mo talaga solohin pwede din gagastos ka nga lang.

You can actually explore Macau without spending a dime for transportation.

What we did was when we arrived at the port, we took the free shuttle to Grand Lisboa Casino. From there, walking distance to Largo De Senado (Senado Square). After we finished with the heritage area, we walked back to Grand Lisboa and took the shuttle back to the port parking area. Then we transferred to a shuttle to Venetian Hotel. We explored Venetian and played slot machines for a while, then we crossed the street to the City of Dreams. From City of Dreams, may free shuttle rin pabalik sa port.

All the big casinos/hotels offer free shuttles, regardless if you're staying at the hotels or not. Just pick one and ride the bus. So all you have to do is find one casino/hotel na malapit dun sa gusto mo puntahan.

Food lang talaga ang ginastos namin (at syempre yung funds para slot machines hehe). Yung pinay na nag-oofer mag-guide na naka-usap ng Dad ko was asking for HK$100.00 for her "assistance" (this happened while I was picking up a map from the tourist center... tapos hinila ko ang Dad ko palayo, kasi I already read about the free shuttles online).

[supernan]

matsalams, kararating ko lang ...
grabe, the most heinous and vicious backpacking of all time ko ang incredible india, sobra, hahaha !!!

bakit naging heinous?

[BOTTOMCHUBBY]

You can actually explore Macau without spending a dime for transportation.

What we did was when we arrived at the port, we took the free shuttle to Grand Lisboa Casino. From there, walking distance to Largo De Senado (Senado Square). After we finished with the heritage area, we walked back to Grand Lisboa and took the shuttle back to the port parking area. Then we transferred to a shuttle to Venetian Hotel. We explored Venetian and played slot machines for a while, then we crossed the street to the City of Dreams. From City of Dreams, may free shuttle rin pabalik sa port.

All the big casinos/hotels offer free shuttles, regardless if you're staying at the hotels or not. Just pick one and ride the bus. So all you have to do is find one casino/hotel na malapit dun sa gusto mo puntahan.

Food lang talaga ang ginastos namin (at syempre yung funds para slot machines hehe). Yung pinay na nag-oofer mag-guide na naka-usap ng Dad ko was asking for HK$100.00 for her "assistance" (this happened while I was picking up a map from the tourist center... tapos hinila ko ang Dad ko palayo, kasi I already read about the free shuttles online).

Happened to me as well. HK$50 naman ang singil sa akin. Una kahit magkano lang daw. And good thing I heard of the free shuttle service din. Isa pa, sabi nila those are filipinas daw who don't have a permanent job in Macau working as tour guides to pass their days.

[siriusdan]

For me, mahaba na 7 days. Karamihan naman mga adventure-tours dun ay nasa labas ng Chiangmai (CM). Don't miss the Flight of the Gibbon zip-line experience; puede one day or half-day. Take also the Golden Triangle, Karen long-neck, elephant riding and orchid visit-- one day package tour ito. Reserve ka 1 day paikotikot sa CM, mga 3-4 days tama na. The remaining 3-4 days mo ay too short to visit Luang Prabang. Ang plane ay mula Bangkok pa kaya babalik ka pa.

thanks. I'm probably going to do the mae hong son loop.
it looks like my kind of trip.
cheers.

[atomicmember]

For solo travelling guides ,tips and stories visit :

http://pinoypassportstamps.blogspot....ll-indeed.html

[NeoSonick]

Got bored earlier so I went to an airline website and blind-picked a destination.

MPH – June 21 to 25

Alone. Leaving MNL on 21, returning on 25.
Is Boracay worth backpacking? Any crazy ideas for a first-timer?