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Not Yet for Out of Town Trips

Posted in vacation, tagged , , , , , , , on February 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Rey and I have not experienced travelling since we became together. We haven’t gone to Boracay when most of friends have been there already.  From what I can remember, we’ve been to Picnic Groove in Tagaytay once and we have no plans yet of going somewhere else. I guess, we’ll plan some out of town or even out of the country trips when our kids will be able to appreciate it so they will enjoy also.

Disney World hotels maybe one of the places we can consider, i am sure the kids will enjoy the trip going there. Gab knew who Mickey Mouse is so for sure he will be able to enjoy what he will see there.

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It’s more fun in the Philipines

Posted in vacation, tagged , , , , , , , on January 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

I am sure you still remember the Philipines’ DOT (Dept. of Tourism) campaign, “Pilipinas, Kay Ganda.”.  Its a good thing if you do.  Now DOT is introducing its new tourism campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Historically,  this is similar to Switzerland’s 1951 campaign, “It’s more fun in Switzerland.”

Should you have time, you can visit it’s website itsmorefuninthephilippines.com in this link, but as of writing this blog, there is not much in there yet.  You will see slide show of photos from different vacation spot in the Philippines and if you have futher question, you may input your contact details and question and someone will get back to you.

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Visa Exemption for Filipinos

Posted in vacation, tagged , , , , , , , on January 1, 2012 | 11 Comments »

Came across this interesting post from here.

Visa Free for Pinoys

If you’re a Filipino and a holder of Philippine passport who likes traveling and exploring the beauty of the world, but hates the visa requirement to some countries, frown no more for you can still go to wonderful places without hassle-visa-appointments.

The list of countries below doesn’t require a visa for Filipinos prior to arrival. All you need are passport, plane tickets / itinerary, and some money for your tour.

 
 

No Visa Required for Filipinos in the Following Countries…

Asia

 

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

 

  • Brunei Darussalam – 14 days
  • Cambodia – 21 days
  • Indonesia – 30 days
  • Laos – 30 days
  • Malaysia – 30 days
  • Singapore – 30 days
  • Thailand – 30 days
  • Vietnam – 21 days

 

 

Non- ASEAN

 

  • Azerbaijan – 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$100
  • Bangladesh – 90-days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
  • Republic of China (Taiwan) – 30 days if holding a vaild visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States
  • Georgia – 90 days visa issued on arrival for US$10 ~ US$200
  • Hong Kong – 14 days
  • Iran – 15 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
  • Israel – 90 days
  • South Korea (Jeju Island only) – 30 days
  • Macau – 30 days
  • Maldives – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Mongolia – 21 days
  • Nepal – 15/30/90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25/40/100
  • Sri Lanka – 30 days
  • Timor-Leste – 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$30

 

 

Europe

 

  • Kosovo – 90 days

 

 

 

Oceania

  • Cook Islands – 31 days
  • Fiji – 120 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Marshall Islands – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Federated States of Micronesia – 30 days
  • Niue – 30 days
  • Palau – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Samoa – 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Tuvalu – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Vanuatu – 30 days

 

North America

  • Bermuda – 31 days before but since May, they now require visas for Philippine passport holders
  • Costa Rica – 120 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Dominica – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Haiti – 30 days
  • Nicaragua – 30 days
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Saint Lucia – 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – 30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
  • Turks and Caicos Islands – 30 days

 

South America

  • Bolivia – 59 days
  • Brazil – 90 days
  • Colombia – 90 days
  • Ecuador – 90 days
  • Peru – 90 days
  • Suriname – 120 days

 

Africa

  • Burundi – visa issued upon arrival
  • Cape Verde – visa issued upon arrival
  • Comoros – A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (fee payable)
  • Djibouti – 10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
  • Gambia – At port of entry passport 24-72 hour transit pass is issued. This must be converted into a full visa valid up to 1 month at the immigration department in Banjul (fee payable)
  • Kenya – 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
  • Madagascar – 90 days visa issued upon arrival for MGA140,000
  • Morocco – 90 days
  • Mozambique – 30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
  • Saint Helena – visa issued upon arrival
  • Seychelles – 30 days
  • Tanzania – visa issued upon arrival for US$50
  • Togo – 7 days visa issued upon arrival
  • Uganda – 180 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
  • Zambia – 90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50

 

**Details may change due to new law updates so double-check the immigration rules of the country you’re planning to visit

**Transit visa may be required when you’re not on a direct flight

**The List is from Wiki but hard to find so I thought of posting it here for easy search result :)

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Thirty Six Hours

Posted in Bicol, Lola, vacation on September 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Here we are, back again in Manila.

This recent trip to Bicol was the shortest visit I had in all my visits. We only stayed 36 hours at home. We arrived at 8am on Saturday and left at 5pm on Sunday. We were on the road for 7 hours each way. From Cavite, my Uncle and I picked up my Lola in Tondo, then hit the road going to Bicol.

I missed my hometown, this my best description of simple living. According to my Uncle, we had electricity in our barangay at about 1980 or so. I am lucky because I was born in Manila in 1979 and my Lola brought me to Bicol sometime in 1980, I suppose when electricity is so new in town. Suddenly, I remember the old radio transistor and a small electric fan we have at home. These are the only thing we have at home that uses electricity aside from the 2 electric bulbs we have. Analog TV, Turn Tables and Electric stove may already be common in Manila but not in our place. In fact, I don’t remember that we have ever used the electric fan because its not needed. We only had that because its one of the things my Lola got from my mother when I was given to her. So my lola had no choice to take home the fan with me.

Enough of reminiscing, I will show some picture I took when we had a chance to attend the afternoon mass on Saturday in our local chapel.

Enough of reminiscing, I will show some picture I took when we had a chance to attend the afternoon mass on Saturday in our local chapel.

This is the main altar at the chapel. A lot of improvement compare of what we used to have more that 20 years ago.

The old image of San Roque is the same we have years and years ago.

This is the same old image my lola and I used to pray at whenever we pass by the chapel.

This is my Lola, taken after the mass. She was talking other mass attendees who wants to say hello to her and ask blessing of the hand.

I was lucky to take pictures of those who attended the mass also.

visit:

emailentertainment101.blogspot.com

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Bicol Here We Come

Posted in Bicol, hometown, vacation on September 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

We finally gave in to my lola’s request to visit our hometown in Bicol again.   Later today, we are leaving for a long drive going to Paracale.  

Seems to me like when you’re as  old as my Lola, a strong 84,  you get all the authority you want in the family. Imagine how my Lola’s request mobilized my two of my Uncles and me to allow her to travel to Bicol. I can feel how Rey would like to refuse for me to go with them, especially when I decided not to bring Gab along for two reasons (one, he get see sick when he travels far, and two, I am needed to assist my Lola since she can’t walk anymore), but he just can’t because of the demand of my Lola.

This is the first time I will be far from Gab since he was born, I hope it will be easy for him and his nanny when Rey is away at work.  The vehicle that we will use is actually scheduled  for repair and anytime it should be taken to the shop but we still push thru.  The wreck I did on the car since almost a month ago will be another story I have to post for you.

My uncle will drive for us.  How I wish I am really good already in driving so I can atleast substitute him when he gets tired.  But since I am not and I don’t want to get my Lola to panic just because its me whose driving, I will just be a happy passenger.  Hope I can think of lots of stories and questions to ask my Uncle to keep him awake for a drive that is around seven hours or more.   Good thing, Philippines is a tropical country so we will not  need rud tire chains along the road.  I will make sure we have enough goodies to keep up awake along the road.

I will surely give you few glimpses on our photos from Bicol.

visit:

emailentertainment101.blogspot.com

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