Siquijor Itinerary: Exploring the Island of Fire
Siquijor Itinerary: Exploring the Island of Fire © Andrey Armyagov – adobe.stock.com Before heading to Siquijor, I’d heard through the backpackers’ grapevine that the island was special. It’s much better than the other islands in the Philippines. These...
El Nido Itinerary: Plan Your Next Adventure
El Nido Itinerary: Plan Your Next Adventure El Nido is one of the hottest (most popular) beach destination/place to visit in the Philippines right now. It’s even more popular than Boracay. In this 5 day El Nido itinerary guide, I’m going to show you how you can...
Sibaltan Tour – Finding Your Secret Paradise in Palawan, Philippines
Sibaltan Tour – Finding Your Secret Paradise in Palawan, Philippines Once you go on the Sibaltan Tour, you’ll be ruined for all other tours on Palawan. El Nido’s Alphabet Tours (A, B, C, and D) will be disappointing after experiencing a tour without the crowds,...
Port Barton Itinerary: What to do for 3 Days in Port Barton
Port Barton Itinerary: What to do for 3 Days in Port Barton Nearly every backpacker is looking for that perfect beach in Southeast Asia that has yet to be discovered by hoards of tourists. In the Philippines, you can still find some undiscovered gems. Port Barton on...
Manila Itinerary: 2 Days Exploring the Culture and History of Manila
Manila Itinerary: 2 Days Exploring the Culture and History of Manila In this Manila itinerary post, I’m going to share with you my 2-day itinerary for Manila. I’ll show you what I did for 2 days, where I stayed, and what tours I took. If you’re interested in learning...
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais In this Kanazawa itinerary post, I’m going to show you how to spend 2 days in Kanazawa, a city famous for its stunningly restored samurai and geisha neighborhoods and its fabulous and fresh seafood. If you’re looking...
Penang Itinerary: From Amazing Street Art to Unforgettable Street Food
Penang Itinerary: From Amazing Street Art to Unforgettable Street Food Penang is the perfect place in Southeast Asia to get your culture and foodie fix. It’s probably one of the most culturally rich and diverse destinations in the region. You can find Malay, Chinese,...
An Unforgettable 2 Days in Melaka Itinerary
An Unforgettable 2 Days in Melaka Itinerary In this Melaka itinerary post, I’m going to show you how you can pack the best sights to see and the most delicious foods to eat in Melaka into two unforgettable days. You’ll also learn how to stay at a renovated shophouse...About Me
I’m Julie, a.k.a. the Bamboo Traveler. Like bamboo, I look weak on the outside (a short, bit overweight, and not very athletic 40 something traveler with poor eyesight, a bum knee and flat feet), but inside I’m strong, resilient, flexible, and open-minded. I write about how to travel to exotic locations around the world and what it’s like traveling solo as a middle-aged woman. I’m also a bookworm, food nerd, and amateur historian, so you’ll find lots of advice and info about what to read for your travels, where and what to eat, and where it all came from. Welcome to my travel blog! I’m so glad you made it here!
