The Backpack Adventures

UPDATE:   Star City was razed by fire on the night of October 2, 2019. It still remains closed as of present. Located less than five kilometers from Km 0 in Manila, Star City is an amusement park in the heart of a bustling city of Pasay. Star City Star City Details The amusement park opened to the public in 1991. It began as a seasonal carnival which opens during the Christmas season. Throughout time the seasonal carnival evolved and became a "permanent resident" of the city that caters to kids and kids at heart.  Star City  was once open daily.  Star City - Pasay City Entrance to Star City Home to dozens of fun attractions and rides, Star City boasts its Giant Wheel Ferris Wheel. The Giant Wheel Ferris wheel is said to be the tallest of its kind in the Philippines. It has air-conditioned gondolas and each gondola is capable of carrying up to six people. What a crowd! If you're planning to visit and enjoy all the rides in Star City , I high...

Located on the coast of the town of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is a picturesque rock formation that has become a top tourist destination in the province. Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Details: The name Kapurpurawan is from the Ilokano word " puraw " which means white. This obviously came from the coloration of the limestone that was exposed to Bangui bay's strong waves and winds.  Kapurpurawan Rock Formation   - Burgos, Ilocos Norte Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is now off-limits to visitors Statue of Lam-ang opening the mouth of the crocodile Here's an alternate area where you can take photos.  Below are some of the photos taken at Kapurpurawan Rock Formation : I almost had a chance to visit it last 2011 when it was just starting to gain popularity but missed it due to time constraints. It was just last 2017 that I finally got to see it with my own eyes. However, unlike then when visito...

Located in the town of Paoay in Ilocos Norte, Paoay Sand Dunes is actually part of the wide Ilocos Sand Dunes which encompasses several towns of the province. Paoay Sand Dunes Paoay Sand Dunes Details I have once visited  La Paz Sand Dunes  in Laoag City a few years back with my then girlfriend-now-wife. All we did then was to take photos and pretend to be models just for fun. It was then the most popular part of the Ilocos Sand Dunes. However, just recently, the one located in the town of Paoay started to gain popularity too. This was because of the thrilling  Paoay Sand Dunes Adventure . Paoay Sand Dunes - Paoay, Ilocos Norte Check out the terrain Up we go towards that sandhill! Let's go, guys! Faster! You would surely love the landscape of Paoay Sand Dunes The Paoay Sand Dunes adventure is the generic term used by bloggers and tourists to refer to the exhilarating 4x4 ride and the exciting sandboarding activity. To experience thi...