Love Taiwanese Drama? Well, the original reason why my sister and I decided to tour Taipei was because of her obsession with LeeHom Wang, but in my case, I wanted to visit Taiwan because of PANDA! Since we’re always on a tight budget, we decided to do it ourselves. First thing you need to do is to apply for tourist visa in Taiwan. The following are the requirements for applying tourist visa if you’re a Filipino citizen. Taiwan embassy is located at 41F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1200 Make sure to complete your requirements, and bring 2 valid ids (Government ID) Company/Office Id are not accepted. In our case, we used Postal Id and Voter’s ID. You can’t use your passport as you will have to leave it inside. Make sure to bring an original copy of your birth certificate, if you don’t have, you can request online and pay P150 and it will be deliver to your house. With regards to bank statement, P50, 000 will do. If in case, you don’t have savings account, you can use your parents/siblings account that will support your trip. Just bring his/her bank statement, and a notarized […]
My friend and I decided to take a vacation in Sagada during Holyweek! Since its peak season, mostly buses are already fully booked. Luckily, we were able to saved 2 seats in Baliwag Terminal going to Solano cost us around 400. Since we are not familiar with the place, we just asked the conductor to drop us in Bagabag. We left Cubao around 10pm and arrived in Bagabag 5:30am with 3 stops over. We took the bus going to Banaue, which lasted for an hour. When we arrived in Banaue, we took another jeep going to Bontoc, the jeep will not leave until it’s full. From bontoc, we took another jeep going to Sagada. Though this is a long ride, you will surely enjoy it. The sceneries are really fascinating! Too many rice terraces! Finally, we reached Sagada around 1:30 in the afternoon. We registered at the tourism office for 50pesos. My friend created our itinerary, and since its peak season, hotel and guest houses are fully booked. Luckily, our guide helped us find a place to stay for 2 days. We rest for few hours and start to tour the place. The weather is HOT and COLD In […]
I guess I don’t have much tips to share when it comes to do it yourself Bohol tour, since I purchased a travel package on cashcashpinoy via Indochinastrings Travel agency for P15,990 – this includes roundtrip airfare, countryside tours and hotel accommodation with free breakfast My sister and I took Airphil Express from Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol Philippines which lasted for an hour or so. When we arrived at the Airport, a hotel staff from Flushing Meadows resort fetched us together with other group who also purchased the same package. Outside the airport (waiting area) Flushing Meadows Resort It is located beachfront – white sand. When we arrived at the hotel, they welcome us and gave us drinks We just get the room key and headed to our room to rest a bit and then, went to the restaurant inside the hotel premises for lunch coz we were too HUNGRY 😀 Here’s the view from the hotel: Day 2 We decided to take our country side tour consisting of Bohol’s finest tourist spots. Chocolate Hills Tarsier Sanctuary Loboc River You can see these talented kids while you enjoy your Loboc River cruise! Amazing! And of course, this Loboc River […]
November 23, 2012 2:15 PM ETA Mactan, Cebu Airport Airport to Crown Regency Fuentes City Tour: – Taoist Temple – Heritage of Cebu Monument – Magellan’s Cross – Sto Nino Church – Fort San Pedro – Lapu-Lapu Monument – Magellan’s Shrine November 24, 2012 (taxi to Hagnaya costs Php 2,000) 6:20 AM ETD From Crown Regency Fuentes Osmenia to North Bus Terminal – 10-15mins – Jeep or Cab 6:40 AM ETA North Bus Terminal near SM Mall 7:00 AM ETD Ride a Bus (150PHP) to Hagnaya (3 to 4 hours) 10:30 AM ETD Hagnaya, take a ferry to Santa Fe, Bantayan (170PHP) – Super Shuttle Ferry 12:00 PM ETA Bantayan Island Check-in 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Island Hopping Boat ride 1500 Virgin Island (entrance fees: P300 per person up to 5 people, then P50 per head) 7:00 PM Dinner @ D’Jungle November 25, 2012 10:00 AM ETD Bantayan Island 11:30 AM Sta Fe to Hagnaya (5, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, 3:00pm) 3:00 PM ETA Hagnaya Cebu terminal 5:30 PM Check-in @ Airport 6:40 PM ETD Mactan, Cebu Airport 7:55 PM ETA NAIA Estimated Cost: Php 5,500 – 6,500 per pax 2,000 – 2,500 Meals and Snacks 1,700 Transportation + Entrance […]
For the second time, I visited South Korea and this time as a solo traveler. I booked my plane ticket a month ago and it costs me around 8500 pesos– back and forth – Manila – Seoul – Manila, June 10, 2011 to June 13, 2011. My reason? I panicked when I saw that Lee Ji Hoon has a musical show called Won Hyo, I am dying to see him in person and watching him perform LIVE, so I grabbed this opportunity. To make this a perfect vacation, I will be going to JEJU Island as well. DAY 1 (Seoul, South Korea) Okay! To start it out, June 09, 2011, I went early to NAIA Terminal 3 for my 1:30 am flight. Few minutes before landing to Incheon International Airport, I was rushing to fill up the immigration paper. When we arrived at airport, I easily passed the immigration. I purchased a bus ticket heading Myeondong and get off at Ibusiness Hotel, from there, I walked till I reached Seoul Backpackers. I got my reservation and just changed clothes. The first place I visited is the ‘Seoul World Cup Stadium’. At world cup stadium, there are also IMAX and mountains […]
Is it also your dream to visit Korea? A home of Korean Dramas – Winter Sonata, Endless Love? Kpop stars – Girls Generation and Superjunior? Stumble upon Bae Yong Jun or Jang Guen Suek while walking on The Street? but you don’t have enough budget to spend? well, I hope my experience would help you in getting to South Korea on a Budget travel – Do IT Yourself. XD It was around January when I purchased my plane ticket to Korea, thanks to Cebupacificair, it’s cheaper than the original price. Considering I don’t have visa yet, and I have never been to other country (I was so nervous that time), I only have my passport! When I went back to Korean Embassy to get the result, I was so nervous!!! I can’t ever start planning my itinerary, since it would be a waste if my Visa will be denied. God is on my side, it was APPROVED! Even other applicants are laughing at me On that day, I started doing my Itinerary. I actually tried to find a cheaper tourist package, since I don’t know anything in Korea, I don’t want to waste time, I wanted to visit many places […]
On Sept 22, 2012, I left manila for Puerto Princesa at 6:55am via Airphilexpress. It costs 1400PHP for 2 persons RT(Promo). We arrived at Puerto Princesa airport before 8am then, Eulen Van picked us there then headed to the terminal to pick up the other passengers. The fare from the airport to El Nido costs 600PHP per person. The road from Taytay to El Nido is really bumpy! But then, the views are splendid! Travel Time is approximately 5 to 6 hours with 2 stop over. We arrived at Stunning Vistas before 4pm. I booked for 2 nights there 🙂 cost us 2600 for 2 people. Fascinating views, since it is beachfront. We took the private tour, cost us 2500 each for A and C tour – Island Hopping. Tour A consists Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach. While Tour B consists of Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island Fabulous, Wonderful, Fantastic. I can’t find the perfect word to describe how happy I was seeing those enchanting beaches… White sand, clear/blue water, and the mountains… All green… the sky is so blue. There are many tourists we encountered. From 6am to 2pm, they […]