Indonesia Indonesia’s Panoramic Train 28 Dec 202228 Dec 2022 Indonesia’s first panoramic train operated by the state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) offers passengers scenic rail routes that runs between Jakarta and Yogyakarta with tickets starting from…
Thailand Thailand To Offer Thousands Of Tourism Job Opportunities To Filipinos 22 Aug 2022 Jobs related to tourism and hospitality industry are expected to be offered soon for Filipinos in Thailand. This is one of the main agreements in the bilateral meeting between the…
Thailand Severe Staff Shortages Reported in Thai Hotels 9 Aug 20229 Aug 2022 Thai hotels are suffering from severe staff shortages as the hospitality industry struggles to recover from the fallout of Covid-19, according to the Thai Hotel Association (THA). About 68 per…
Cambodia… Cheapest Destinations in Southeast Asia to Travel this 2022 22 Jun 202217 Jul 2022 Wade (2022) ranked major destinations in the world according to Backpacker’s Index developed by Price of Travel in 2020. The ranking is based on daily expenses to include a dorm…
Japan Holiday Trip to Osaka Just Before the Start of Covid19 Lockdown in Japan 30 Nov 202117 Jul 2022 I haven’t updated this blog for so long but here I am making a new post to share my travel experiences in Osaka that happened from February 16-21, 2020, just…
Indonesia… Bali Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 28 Oct 202117 Jul 2022 About Bali Bali is not your ordinary destination – it’s more than the beaches, the temples, the food and its people. Bali for me is a living museum! Bali may…
OTHERS… Dubai Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 10 Sep 202118 Jul 2022 About the Place Dubai is one of the 7 Emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is also the most populated and economically progressive emirate of the country.…
Thailand… Bangkok Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 26 Aug 202118 Jul 2022 I have been to Bangkok several times and hope to be back soon. I love Bangkok especially the food. Bangkok is such a lovely place for solo travelers. From the…
England… England and Wales Itinerary – Day 1 to Day 4 of 101 Days in Europe 10 Jun 202118 Jul 2022 Day 1 I booked my round-trip flight with Air China because at the time of booking, it was the cheapest. I was really looking for the cheapest airfare and I…
Albania… Europe Travel Itinerary for Pinoys – Day 59 to Day 101 of My 101 Days in Europe 10 May 202118 Jul 2022 This is the second part of my 101 Days Itinerary in Europe covering Day 59 to Day 101. Days 1 to 58 is here. This is just an itinerary rundown…
Austria… Europe Travel Itinerary for Pinoys – Day 1 to Day 58 of My 101 Days in Europe 9 Apr 20211 Jan 2023 This post is a preview of where I have been since I stared this journey. I have nothing to do today so I am making my first blog entry –…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – Summary of 7D6N Do It Yourself Japan Itinerary | Part 5 24 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 This is the last part which summarizes my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. In a span…
Japan… Japan Itinerary – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 4 18 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 This is Part 4 of my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Day 6 – Osaka and Kyoto in a Day…
Awesome World… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 3 15 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 This is Part 3 of my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Day 4 – Temple Run in Kyoto Last night I had a great…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 2 10 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 This is Part 2 of my 7D6N Japan Itinerary. Part 1 is here. Day 2 – A Journey to the Center of the Earth – the DisneySea Experience I really…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 1 5 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 I have visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe in 7 days. I made sure my itinerary fits my 7-Day JR Pass. I wished I could have stayed more -…
Japan… Japanese Tourist Visa Application Guide for Filipinos 2 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 Is Japan in your travel list when COVID-19 is over? Good idea! Japan is beautiful anytime of the year! I am sure you’ll love strolling in Narra and Kyoto. Or…
Australia… Australia Visa Application Guide 20 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 Updated August 8, 2020 Steps in Applying for Australian Tourist Visa ONLINE Philippine Passport Holders residing outside Australia can now apply for a Visitor e600 Visa online. The following are…
Nepal… Nepal Visa Application Guide 10 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 7, 2020 Filipinos have 2 ways of securing a Nepalese Tourist Visa - visa obtained at the Consulate in Manila or visa obtained upon arrival at the…
China… Chinese Tourist Visa Guide for Filipinos 5 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 Filipinos holding ordinary passport are required to obtain a valid visa before entering mainland China. China Embassy in Manila is located at Dasmarinas Village Makati. Its Consular Section however is…
Jordan… Jordan Visa Application Guide 30 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 8, 2020 First, Jordan doesn't have an embassy in the Philippines. What is in Manila is an Honorary Consulate and the nearest embassy is in Tokyo. Hence,…
India… Indian Visa Application Guide 20 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 10, 2020 India Visa Requirements and How to Apply Online Previously, Philippine passport holders are granted visa on arrival in India. However, it is no longer the…
USA… US Visa Application Guide For Filipinos 15 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 15, 2020 STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A US TOURIST VISA Step 1 - Complete an Online Non-immigrant Visa Application (DS-160) here First…
Israel… Israel Visa Application Guide 10 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 Updated August 5, 2020 Filipinos do not need a visa to Israel for tourism purposes. Philippine passport holders can stay in Israel for not more than 90 days. Should I…
South Korea… South Korea Visa Application Guide 5 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 5, 2020 Starting July 1, 2020, the South Korean Embassy in Manila will no longer issue visa sticker to be attached to one's passport. The visa sticker…
Egypt… Egypt Tourist Visa Application Guide 3 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 Updated August 3, 2020 This is the updated details on How to Apply for Egyptian Tourist Visa in the Philippines. Philippine passport holders need a valid Egyptian tourist visa before…
new zealand… New Zealand Tourist Visa Guide for Filipinos 30 Jul 202018 Jul 2022 There are 3 ways to apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa: counter application, courier application and online application. I will discuss online application. NEW ZEALAND VISA APPLICATION ONLINE GUIDE …
beach… 5 Beaches Near Seoul You Have To Visit While Spending Summer In Korea 30 May 202018 Jul 2022 South Korea is not only about spring, autumn and winter. South Korea is also about summer. Summer in South Korea is during the months of June to August and like…
Albania Walking Tour Itinerary in Tirana 20 Feb 201915 Feb 2023 Tirana, the capital of Albania, is a city that can be easily explored on foot. Here's a walking tour itinerary that will take you through some of the most interesting…
Thailand Phuket Travel Guide for First Time Travelers 9 Jan 20197 Jan 2023 About the Place Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and is considered the most economically progressive province of the Kingdom. It is located in the southern part of the country and…
Holy Land Series… Wadi Rum – The Valley of the Moon 20 Dec 201828 Jul 2022 Biblical Significance Wadi Rum has no biblical or religious significance Why Visit Wadi Rum Wadi Rum or Valley of the Moon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern…
Holy Land Series… Petra – Why Do I Love Thee? 20 Nov 201826 Jul 2022 I will start with a poem about Petra - my origial composition. Though it lacks many of the attributes of a standard poem, still, it's a poem. Lol. Let me…
Holy Land Series… Sea of Galilee Boat Ride 27 Oct 201826 Sep 2022 No Holy Land pilgrimage tour is complete without a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We headed for this trip before lunch and no food is served here unlike…
Holy Land Series… Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation 24 Oct 201826 Jul 2022 “Welcome to Holy Land, The land of God!” said our Tour Guide the moment we got inside the tour bus after crossing the Jordan-Israel border. I could hardly believe that…
Holy Land Series… Mt. Tabor and the Church of the Transfiguration 25 Sep 201824 Jul 2022 Today, I am visiting the site where the transfiguration of Jesus happened. Transfiguration means change in form or appearance. This is an event where Jesus’ appearance has changed - from…
Holy Land Series… Mount of Beatitudes 25 Aug 201824 Jul 2022 It’s Sunday and we are visiting the Mount of Beatitudes. I remember memorizing the Beatitudes as a form of prayer when I was a kid. Until today, my basis of…
Holy Land Series… Capernaum, House of Peter, and The Synagogue of Jesus 26 Jul 201823 Jul 2022 It's an exciting day as I am visiting the town where Jesus spent most His adult life - where He did some of His miracles and where He preached in synagogues.…
Holy Land Series… Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish 6 Jun 201819 Jul 2022 Not far from Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee is the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish or commonly called the Church of the Multiplication. It was first…
Holy Land Series… St Peter’s Fish For Lunch 27 May 201823 Jul 2022 After visiting the Man on Galilee Museum where I saw the 2000-year old wooden boat and after experiencing that boat ride on the lake, I was eagerly excited for lunch.…
Holy Land Series… Church of the Primacy of Peter, Mensa Christi, and the Sea of Galilee 26 May 201824 Jul 2022 I remember the homily of Pope Francis when he celebrated mass at Manila Cathedral. The first line of his homily was, “Do you love me?” and the audience responded with…
Holy Land Series… Jordan River and the Baptism of Jesus 2 Apr 201823 Jul 2022 Scholars, historians, and theologians believe with absolute certainty – which can be established with unprecedented verifiable facts - that there are two events in the life of Jesus that are…
Holy Land Series… The Wedding Church In Cana 6 Mar 201823 Jul 2022 The first public miracle of Jesus is the turning of water into wine during a Jewish wedding in Cana where He, Mary and some of His disciples attended. During the…
Jordan Things to Know When Traveling to Jordan 24 Feb 201814 Aug 2022 Jordan is an Arab State smaller than the island of Luzon and is located East of Jordan River and Israel. It got its name from Jordan River and not the…
Jordan Madaba Floor Mosaic and the Church of St. George 18 Feb 201827 Jan 2023 What the Bible Say Madaba is one of the oldest towns still existing that was mentioned in the Bible as being part of the territory parceled out by Moses to…
Holy Land Series… Mt Nebo and Memorial of Moses 18 Jan 201820 Jul 2022 Significance of Mt Nebo Mt Nebo is the place where God showed the Promised Land to Moses. However, Moses was not able to enter the Promised Land as he died…
Australia Best Places to See in Hobart, Tasmania 23 Oct 201621 Jul 2022 I always say that Hobart is my favorite city in Australia – laid-back, relaxed, uncompromising yet it offers a blend of the elegant old and the lovely new. Hobart may…
Australia Melbourne Walking Itinerary 6 Sep 201620 Jul 2022 It was a chilly morning – at 6 degrees Celsius – getting out for a walk is a sacrifice. But I have no choice since I am running short of…
Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar Cathedral of St Mary 8 Sep 201517 Jan 2023 I was extremely happy when I saw the Cathedral in Yangon. I never expected that such a beautiful Catholic Church stands in a highly militarized and Buddhist country. I never…
Myanmar 10 Most Fascinating Places to See in Yangon, Myanmar 10 Jul 201519 Jul 2022 Yangon is the former capital and largest City of Myanmar. The following is my list of 10 Most Fascinating Places to See in Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda The Shwedagon Pagoda has…
Awesome World… Beautiful Starbucks Stores – Starbucks Famille Park 1 Jun 201519 Jul 2022 Starbucks Famille Park is perhaps the most gorgeous Starbucks store in Seoul, South Korea. The exterior is a geometric glass dome structure reflective of urban Seoul. The interior features woods…
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