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Kaulayaw Coffee, likewise understood as Kaulayaw Café or just Kaulayaw, is a rising homegrown dining as well as hangout location in Antipolo, Rizal. Throngs of locals as well as weekenders flock to the three-level building along Sumulong highway for the breathtaking views, astonishing sunset, as well as some great time.

“Kaulayaw” is a Tagalog word, meaning someone’s intimate companion, an apt moniker provided exactly how charming the configuration is. The founders developed the business around the core value of supporting regional farmers as well as suppliers, coming up with the tag line, “Ethically sourced, locally grown”.

And just like the place’s name, most of the products on the menu are named after Filipino nouns as well as adjectives including Makisig, Dalisay, Paraluman, Pagsamo, Sinta, Magayon, as well as Hiraya, among others.

If you are planning to include this in the itinerary for your Antipolo (road) trip, right here are a few of the things to understand before you go.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

What are the operating hours of Kaulayaw?
When is the very best time to visit?
Do I requirement a reservation?
How long is the waiting time for a table?
Are youngsters allowed?
How to get to Kaulayaw Coffee?
Is there a auto parking area?
Where is the very best area inside Kaulayaw?
What are the products on the menu?Food
Drinks
Serbesa at Iba Pa

Would you suggest it?
Kaulayaw get in touch with Details
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What are the operating hours of Kaulayaw?

1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday to Friday

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday

Notes:

The opening hours may change, particularly during these extraordinary times, so please inspect the Facebook page or get in touch with the administration before visiting.

To fit everybody on the waiting list, it may close earlier than usual on some days because of the long queue.

When is the very best time to visit?

Weekdays, late afternoon, in time for the sunset as well as dinner.

Here’s the view of the sunset when we visited.

View of Metro Manila from Kaulayaw Coffee at Sunset. picture by Vins Carlos.
Weekdays, since there has a tendency to be a surge of clients on weekends.

Late afternoon, since the view of the sunset right here is spectacular, to state the least. The cafe overlooks Metro Manila as well as the rich greenery in between. It’s likewise breathtaking under the sun as well as in the evening, however it is during the shift from day to night that it gets magical, when the setting sun paints the skies with pink, purple, as well as orange. This will let you appreciate the view during the day, at sunset, as well as at night.

That said, many clients are likewise after the exact same thing so expect more people.

If visiting on a weekend or holiday, are available in the morning, before lunchtime, as well as after lunchtime. By the way, Saturday night is acoustic night.

Do I requirement a reservation?

As of writing, Kaulayaw does not accept reservations.

Prior to our visit, we contacted them however were told that they only accept walk-ins.

We hope they reevaluate accepting reservations on peak days. more on that later.

How long is the waiting time for a table?

That depends upon the day as well as time of your visit.

The personnel mentioned that it usually doesn’t take long on weekdays, particularly on dead hours like 3 to 5pm. however if you see on a weekend, expect to wait long. In our case, we waited 1.5 hours. We visited on a Saturday, shown up at 4:30 pm, as well as we got seated at 6 pm.

Here’s exactly how to get a seat, based on our personal experience.

Upon arrival, approach the personnel by the door as well as get listed. On hectic days, expect to see a long queue. However, don’t mind the line yet. Go directly to the personnel as well as indication up. That’s the “queue” that matters. If you autumn in line very first as well as you don’t get listed, they will never phone call your name.

Once listed, wait on your name to be called. On lean days, this shouldn’t take as well long. however on weekends, this can take over an hour. utilize this idle time to utilize the restroom, inspect out the menu online, as well as fill out the forms. There are two waiting areas: one inside as well as one outside. The one outside is arranged like a queue, which is why first-timers promptly autumn in line without getting listed.

Once called, comply with the personnel to your assigned table. Kaulayaw is housed in a three-story building as well as each floor is quite wide. The personnel will ask you if you’re okay with the table. You can decline if you don’t like it, however you’ll wait a bit longer for the next table to free up. Note, however, that regardless of your table, you are free to approach the edge at any type of time for a much better view.

When we arrived, there was already a quite long queue developing in front of the building. There was a personnel member by the door. We fell in line as well as waited for our turn.

When we lastly reached the door after a long time of queueing, we realized that the physical queue does not matter at all. One has to get listed to be called. We didn’t understand this — there were no indications about this as well as the personnel never reminded the people on the line. We ended up waiting even longer.

We hope they reevaluate accepting reservations (even with an appointed length of time) on weekends as well as holidays, particularly during the pandemic. It’s just more effective as well as a great deal safer. This will prevent wasting customers’ time, crowding at the waiting area, as well as exposure.

Are youngsters allowed?

No. quoting the FB page statement published on January 13, “A gentle reminder, guests ages 15 as well as below are not enabled as well as will not be accepted in the cafe for everyone’s safety.”

While we were waiting, there was somebody who wished to dine however with youngsters as well as they were told that they might not accept them, so it is being implemented (at least when we were there).

How to get to Kaulayaw Coffee?

Kaulayaw Coffee is found at 23 Sumulong highway in Barangay Santa Cruz along Antipolo ridge.

From Manila, the most practical as well as safest choice is to go there by personal car. utilize Google Maps or Waze to guide you. one of the landmarks is Starbucks The Ridge, found near Kaulayaw on the exact same side of the road.

The location is likewise prominent among bikers/riders.

Is there a auto parking area?

Yes, however slots run out fast, especially on weekends.

We handled to get a auto parking slot at a vacant great deal between Kaulayaw as well as Starbucks. other cars and trucks parked in front of other establishments or on the side of the road. There are auto parking boys who will help you. auto parking charge is P50.

Where is the very best area inside Kaulayaw?

The better to the edge / balcony, the better.

But at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter much since regardless of which area you are seated in, you can still approach the edge of the balcony at any type of time while you’re there.

All three levels have open area areas that function as viewing decks. The very first level is under building when we visited, the second level has a balcony, as well as the third level appears like a veranda. We were seated on the third level against the wall opposite the viewing area, however we still enjoyed the view from our table.

View from our table. We were seated at the farthest corner however the view was still quite amazing.

What are the products on the menu?

Here’s the present menu of Kaulayaw Cafe.

Food

KAULAYAW OVER RICE
Price Range: P225 – P280

Marikit (Tocino w/ Egg over Rice)

Matahum (Longganisa w/ Egg Over Rice)

Magayon (Tapa w/ Egg Over Rice)

KAULAYAW ENTREES
Price Range: P245 – P700

Chicken Satay w/ Fried Egg & Peanut Sauce

Barbecue Pork Ribs w/ Fried Egg

Pan-seared Wagyu Cubes

Buttered Garlic Salmon Steak

Butter aged Ribeye Steak

PASTA
Price Range: P195 – P250

Kalinaw (Aglio e Olio)

Paraluman (Carbonara)

Gunita (Salmon Pasta w/ Tomato cream Sauce)

SANDWICHES
Price Range: P95 – P150

Dalisay (Plain Cheese Tosti w/ Tomato Dip)

Mabini (Ham as well as Cheese Tosti w/ Tomato Dip)

Liwayway (Bacon as well as Egg Pancake Sandwich)

TOASTS
Price Range: P155 – P290

Padayon (Baguette w/ Spinach Dip)

Katipan (Kaya toast as well as Soft-Boiled Egg)

Marahuyo (Toast w/ Cashew Butter, Berries, as well as Chia Seeds w/ Yogurt as well as Cream)

Makisig (Eggs on toast topped w/ Beef Tapa, Radish, as well as Dill)

Kinaiya (Toast w/ Herb Avocado topped w/ Egg, Dill, as well as Tomatoes)

PANCAKES
Price Range: P145 – P190

Kundiman (American Pancake)

Sinta (Roti Pancake w/ Banana)

Harana (Okonomiyaki)

MORNING SPECIALS
Price Range: P55 – P300

Suman

Cheese Roll

Ensaymada

Masagana
(Breakfast Platter: Fried Eggs, Beans, Sausage, Bacon, Pancake, as well as Tomatoes)

KAULAYAW HORS D’OEUVRES
Price Range: P185 – P400

Bayanihan (Premium Fries)

Silakbo (Cashew Nuts)

Maharlika (Chicken Satay)

Bahaghari (Nachos Supreme)

Pahimakas (Fish & Chips)

Pagsamo (Sisig)

Alpas (Buffalo poultry Wings)

Drinks

For the coffee selection, they have brewed (classic & premium), hot, iced, as well as drip. regional coffee beans utilized include the following:

Benguet Beans

Sagada Beans

Saranggani Beans

Matutum Beans

Kaulayaw special Beans

For non-coffee drinkers, tea as well as choco tablea are offered too. You may likewise select to put additional whip cream as well as syrup (hazelnut, roasted almond, toffee nut, as well as Irish cream).

Price Range:

Brewed: P119 – P140

Hot: P99 – P160

Barista Special: P179

Drip: P79 – P90

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One of the things I like right here is that they serve traditional as well as flavored Kombucha, fermented black or eco-friendly tea, as well as regional craft beers. Yay! Tequila, whiskey, as well as Italian wines are offered too; however, they are offered per bottle.

KOMBUCHA
Price: P179/bottle (350ml)

Original

Ginger as well as Lemon

Hibiscus Blueberry

Mango

LOCAL CRAFT BEER
Price Range: P148 – P180

Alcalde pale Ale

Crazy Carabao
(Golden Ale, Pilsner, Wheat, as well as pale Ale)

Nipa Brew
(Tropical Haze, sun Stoked, Bliss Point, as well as decrease Zone)

Nipa Brew Expedition Series

PER BOTTLE

Italian Wines: P890 – P1,000

Tequila: P1,480 – P1,900

Whiskey: P1480 – P3,000

Would you suggest it?

For the view, YES!

For the beer as well as kombucha, it’s one more indeed for us. We ordered Ginger as well as Lemon Kombucha, Hibiscus Blueberry Kombucha, as well as Alcalde pale Ale.

As for the brewed coffee, Vins enjoyed his hot Kaulayaw special blend (medium roast).

The food is one more story though. We ordered Alpas (Buffalo poultry Wings), poultry Satay with Fried Egg & Peanut Sauce, barbeque Pork Ribs with Fried Egg, as well as Bahaghari (Nachos Supreme). Although they were tasty, much of what was served to us might utilize some more cooking time, particularly the poultry wings. any type of other time, we would have sent them back to the kitchen area to be cooked longer however we ran out of time. It was potentially just a one-off as well as we were just unlucky. It wasn’t that much of an problem for us since we were not there for the food, to begin with.

But come for the view as well as the drinks! I would gladly return as well as bring a few of my other friends.

Kaulayaw get in touch with Details

Mobile Number: 0917 690 2582

E-mail Address: kaulayawcoffee@gmail.com

Official FB Page: Kaulayaw Coffee

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Posted: 11/28/2019 | November 28th, 2019

As a Cuban-American, Talek Nantes has had a great deal of experience traveling around Cuba. There’s a great deal more to the country than just all-inclusive resorts! In this guest post, she offers an in-depth breakdown of exactly how to travel around Cuba like a local.

I’ve been traveling between Cuba as well as the us since I was born. (Actually, even before I was born: my mom came to the specifies when she was expecting with me. I like to state I was made in Havana as well as born in the USA.) 

As a Cuban-American who composed a book on the country as well as runs tours there, I’ve made it my objective to share my appreciation for Cuban culture with everybody who wishes to experience it. as well as I want to make sure that enjoying this gorgeous island is accessible to all.

People often ask me if Cuba is expensive.

It doesn’t have to be. It can be rather an inexpensive location to visit. 

From obvious tried-and-true advice, like eat at places at least three blocks away from prominent tourist sites, to little-known tips only the locals know, here’s exactly how to experience Cuba on a budget. 

 

1. exactly how to save money on Cuban currency exchanges

Up up until January 1, 2021, Cuba utilized to have two currencies. That double currency system has stopped to exist as well as has been replaced by a single currency, the CUP, likewise understood as the peso. present rates are approximately 24 cup to the us dollar.  

Once in Cuba, you should exchange money at the flight terminal “CADECA.” A CADECA is the official government exchange entity with places throughout the country. keep in mind that you will requirement your passport in order to exchange currency at any type of CADECA. 

Exchange only sufficient currency to get you to your lodging — a taxi to Havana will expense you about $30 USD — then exchange more at the CADECAs in town, as they have much better rates. prevent exchanging currency at banks as well as hotels, as these offer less favorable rates. 

US citizens should be conscious that credit history cards drawn on us banks are not accepted in Cuba as well as ATMs cannot dispense money from us banks. Therefore, us citizens must bring sufficient money with them to last the entire trip. 
 

2. exactly how to save money on lodging in Cuba

For the very best value for your money, you can’t beat a casa particular.

Casas particulares, or casas for short, are the houses of regional Cubans who lease spaces to visitors like a B&B. You can lease a space in a personal house for an typical of US$30 per night. 

The finest part of staying with a Cuban household is that you can have an authentically Cuban experience. You eat with them, hang out in their living room, play with their youngsters or pets. You’re treated like one of the household while you are there. That’s a great deal more rewarding than staying at a sterile hotel. 

It’s simple to book a casa. You can reserve on Airbnb or any type of number of similar on the internet sites, though Airbnb frequently has the largest selections. You should pre-book a casa from house at least for your very first night’s stay in Cuba. when in Cuba you can book the complying with nights yourself either with your casa hold or just by looking for a home with the casa indication (a blue anchor with a roof on a white background) as well as just knocking on the door. 

Otherwise, hostels will be your finest choice for saving money. Some top-rated Havana hostels include the following:

Cuba 58 Hostel

Casa Rene & Madelyn

Hostal DRobles

Casa Novo guest House

Hostal Corazón del Mundo

Casa Zeila

Prices per night variety from around 5 to 15 CUC, though most are around 11 CUC.

I discover casas to be the very best lodging option. A hostel may be cheaper, however there are many casas with hostel pricing, so you get the very best of both worlds, low expense plus interaction with a regional family. Isn’t the connection with other cultures one of the primary reasons we travel? 
 

3. the very best locations to eat in Cuba without breaking the bank

The finest locations to eat in Cuba are paladares. These are privately had (vs. government-owned) restaurants. There are all kinds of paladares, from high-end establishments in renovated mansions to hole-in-the-wall stands. 

Traditional dishes you will discover at paladares include arroz con pollo (chicken as well as rice), ropa vieja (shredded beef), as well as lechón (roast pork). typical drinks include the traditional mojito, daiquiri, as well as Cuba Libre. Fruit juices are likewise easily available. The regional beers, Bucanero as well as Cristal, are extremely good.

Any guidebook will point out the paladares. You can likewise discover them in the A La Mesa app. 

Typical costs (in CUCs) for meals in paladares are as follows:

High-end paladar:

Lunch: 10–25

Dinner 15–35

Mid-range paladar:

Lunch: 7–10

Dinner: 10–25

Some of my preferred paladares in Havana include Doña Eutemia, near the cathedral, Los Mercaderes on Mercaderes street in Old Havana, as well as San Cristóbal, where us president Obama had lunch. A typical meal at one of these will expense about 15–20 CUC.

Street vendors are likewise discovered throughout the country as well as offer bit sandwiches, pizza, croquettes, pastries, as well as other snacks for 1 to 3 CUC. The food is not great, however it definitely is budget-friendly.
 

4. Cuban transportation on a budget plan

Transportation is likely to be your biggest expense, with taxis being the most common. rule number one for getting around in Cuba is to negotiate before getting in. tell the driver where you want to go, or show him in composing as well as ask exactly how much (“¿Cuánto?”). Whatever the driver says, counter with a couple of CUCs lower. The drivers are utilized to this; they generally begin at a higher rate, anticipating that they will end up with a lower fee.

Yellow taxis are government-run (vs. privately owned). These are utilized by tourists as well as tend to be the most expensive.

Coco-taxis are essentially motorcycles with a cover shaped to look like a yellow coconut (hence the name), as well as they are everywhere. They tend to be cheaper however can only take two people at a time.

Bici-taxis are rickshaw-like bicycles that’ll take you around Old Havana.

Another choice is the colectivo, or collective taxi. These are vehicles that travel hectic thoroughfares within city limits, choosing up as well as dropping off people as they go along. A trip from one end of a busy, central street to the other, or anywhere in between, will expense about half a CUC. The taxi is showed as much as six people.

Buses are overcrowded, unreliable, as well as not air-conditioned however they are extremely cheap. They travel major routes mainly outside Old Havana.

Typical transportation costs:

Yellow government taxi: 10 CUC within city limits

Coco-taxi: 5 CUC within city limits; only fits 2 people

Bici-taxi: 2 CUC per person; only fits 2 people; not motorized

Collective taxi: half a CUC per trip in a shared taxi

Bus: about 0.20 CUC

A fun method to check out a huge city like Havana is by taking a tour in a traditional American convertible from the ’50s, however at 40 to 50 CUC an hour, they aren’t extremely budget-friendly.
 

5. staying linked in Cuba without paying a fortune

Internet gain access to in Cuba is iffy. It is not offered everywhere, as well as where it is, it is unreliable.

The finest method to stay linked is to purchase an Web connection card, offered in increments of 1 CUC per hour, at the regional ETECSA, the Cuban government’s telecommunications office with branches around the island. You utilize the login as well as password on the card to link your phone or computer.

You can likewise purchase an Web connection card at most high-end hotels, however the expense can be as high at 7 CUC per hour, so buying your card at an ETECSA is a big saving.

Once you have your card, discover a place where you can connect. most parks have connectivity, as do areas around ETECSA offices. just look for groups of people huddled over their phones.

Higher-end hotels likewise offer Wi-Fi at outrageous fees.

If you don’t utilize up your Web time, the leftover will be saved on your card as well as you will be able to utilize it again.

A typical everyday budget
For a typical day in Havana, Cuba’s most costly city, you can expect to budget plan as follows:

Breakfast at your casa: 5 CUC

Street food snacks: 2–5 CUC

Lunch at a paladar: 5–7 CUC

Dinner at a paladar: 5–10 CUC

Alcoholic beverage: mojito: 2–3 CUC, beer: 2 CUC, rum: 5 CUC/bottle

Room in a casa: typical 30 CUC

Intracity taxi: 2–10 CUC

Museum entrance fee: 2–8 CUC

Entrance charge to a music venue: free or 2–10 CUC

Internet connection card 1–2 CUC

To be on the risk-free side as well as leave yourself a bit space to splurge, budget plan 100 CUC/day. keep in mind you may want to purchase the world-famous cigars as well as rum. The regional art you discover at the many galleries around town may likewise charm to you.

Traveling outside of Havana
When traveling outside Havana, you’ve got a couple of options. the most practical as well as costly is to reserve a taxi that will pick you up at your casa as well as provide you door to door. Your casa hold or hostel or hotel personnel can arrange one for you.

Another choice is the national bus service, which extends across the entire country. The buses are air-conditioned, as well as the costs are extremely reasonable. costs from Havana to prominent destinations are as follows:

Havana to Viñales: 12 CUC

Havana to Trinidad: 25 CUC

Havana to Varadero: 10 CUC

Havana to Santiago, on the far side of the island: 51 CUC

You requirement to purchase your tickets at the Viazul bus station at Avenida Independencia #101, at the corner of 19 de Mayo. The buses will take you to the bus stations in your destination city, which are generally in extremely central places practical to anywhere you want to go.

There are vehicle rental companies throughout Cuba with which you can organize a self-drive tour. However, keep in mind that the roads outside Havana can be in extremely bad condition as well as difficult to navigate. With simple transportation within the huge cities as well as practical bus service between cities, a vehicle rental may not be your most affordable option.

Domestic flights are quite unreliable as well as I wouldn’t suggest it.

***
Before traveling to Cuba, us citizens should inspect the travel requirements. regular tourism is prohibited for us citizens. All us visitors must travel to Cuba under one of 12 us government-approved categories. “Support for the Cuban People” is the most commonly utilized classification as well as can be chosen when buying an airline ticket.

Experiencing Cuba on a budget plan definitely has its challenges, however it is totally worth it.

Cuba gets under your skin quickly. It bewitches as well as beckons you to check out more of it.

No matter exactly how many times I return to Cuba I always discover something to amaze me; a new art venue, a remarkable piece of 18th-century architecture, or an ingenious handle traditional Cuban cuisine.

Cuba is a safe, gorgeous country with welcoming people as well as a interesting culture. put it on your must-visit listing as well as you won’t be disappointed.

Talek Nantes is an author, digital material creator as well as creator of the travel blog, travels With Talek. She is a passionate travel enthusiast as well as enjoys sharing her travel experiences with others. She lives in with her hubby in new York City as well as Miami. Talek leads tours to Cuba as well as her most recent book is Don’t just travel to Cuba, experience Cuba offered on Amazon.

Book Your Trip: Logistical tips as well as Tricks
Book Your Flight
Use Skyscanner or Momondo to discover a inexpensive flight. They are my two preferred browse engines since they browse websites as well as airlines around the globe so you always understand no stone is left unturned. begin with Skyscanner very first though since they have the biggest reach!

Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest stock as well as finest deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, utilize Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses as well as inexpensive hotels.

Don’t fail to remember travel Insurance
Travel insurance coverage will protect you against illness, injury, theft, as well as cancellations. It’s comprehensive security in situation anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to utilize it many times in the past. My preferred business that offer the very best service as well as value are:

Safety Wing (for everybody below 70)

Insure My trip (for those over 70)

Medjet (for extra repatriation coverage)

Looking for the very best business to save money With?
Check out my resource page for the very best business to utilize when you travel. I listing all the ones I utilize to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

There are numerous things to believe about when planning to go on a trip. It may noise simple sufficient – book a flight, go to the airport, as well as take off. But, there can be many documents required, security checks to do, as well as things to believe about – both before arriving at the airport, as well as during the check-in process.

In this guide for novices I’m going to share my advice on the logistics of figuring out precisely what documents are required in order to take a flight, as well as what you do when you’re actually at the airport. We’ve been at this for almost 8 years, so I have some understanding to pass your method ?

Passport Validity as well as Requirements

Always make sure that your passport has sufficient blank pages left in it for the duration of your trip. even though more as well as more countries are enabling electronic visas, some countries need you to purchase a full-page visa sticker, while others just provide you a little stamp on entry. Thankfully, there are numerous visa free countries to select from as well.

Have at least 3 blank pages left in your passport when going on a short trip, as well as 6 when going on a longer one.

A visa stamp in a passport for the Philippines
Another important thing is to make sure that you have the needed amount of time left on your passport before its expiry date. All countries have rules as well as regulations regarding this.

For example, if you are boarding a flight with a passport from Canada, the united states of America, or the UK, and are flying to France, then you are needed to present a passport that is be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from the Schengen area. This is France’s law, other countries may have different regulations – always check.

For travel to France:

From the Canadian government travel site – Travel.gc.ca: “Canadians are needed to present a passport that must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from the Schengen area.”

From the united states government travel site – Travel.state.gov: “PASSPORT VALIDITY: Must be valid for at least three months beyond your organized date of departure from the Schengen area.”

From the united kingdom government travel site – Gov.uk: “Your passport should be valid for the suggested duration of your stay; you don’t requirement any type of extra period of validity on your passport beyond this”.

So, as a Canadian or American, if you are planning on staying in France for 3 months, you must likewise have one more 3 months offered before your passport expires, for a overall of 6 months.

This stipulation is strictly enforced, as well as if you don’t have ample time left before your passport expires, you will be rejected boarding your flight (we discovered this the difficult way).

Flight Ticket

These days, whatever is done electronically, so you don’t really requirement to print out your booking itinerary. You can just show up at the airline check-in desk as well as hand them your passport, as well as they will look you up on their computer.

Many airlines as well as countries need that you show proof of a return (or exit) flight out of the country you plan on travelling to. Otherwise, you may be rejected boarding.

One such example is Thailand.

From the Canadian government travel site – Travel.gc.ca: “Immigration officials can need visitors who are entering without acquiring a visa in advance to show a return or onward ticket”.

From the united states government travel site – Travel.state.gov: “Thai immigration officials may request your onward/return ticket, as well as airlines may request this info when you book or inspect in”. (A further note is that for U.S. passport holders must have a passport valid for 6 months after the date of entry into Thailand).

From the united kingdom government travel site – Gov.uk: “Immigration officials in Thailand may ask you for proof of onward travel. Some airlines have refused to board passengers without evidence of onward travel”.

As you can see, if you are planning on travelling to Thailand, you will need to show proof that you plan on really leaving Thailand – even though you may never want to!

Maybe you plan on leaving by method of bus to neighbouring Cambodia, but aren’t sure which date you want to leave, so you plan to book a last-minute bus when you are actually in Thailand.

This doesn’t satisfy the regulations. So what do you do?

You can book a flightwith an airline or booking service that has free cancellation (Expedia has free cancellation for 24 hours). book the flight, have the confirmation emailed to yourself as well as / or printed out, as well as then cancel the flight after you have got the confirmation as well as documentation.

Just make sure that the flight you are booking out of Thailand departs Thailand within 30 days after landing in the country! immigration officials won’t accept return flights if they are beyond your maximum stay (in Thailand this is 30 days).

If you don’t want to book as well as cancel a flight, just head into a travel agent as well as have them print you off an itinerary.

You don’t want to be rejected boarding as well as have to sleep in the airport!

*Note: This occurred to us when we were trying to fly from Vancouver to Bangkok on our very first backpacking trip. Korean Air wouldn’t let us board the flight. In a panic, we bought a inexpensive AirAsia flight from Thailand to Cambodia for a couple hundred dollars. These days, however, we just book a flight as well as then cancel it, as explained above, or print out an itinerary without really booking a flight.

Travel Insurance

It’s great method to always travel with insurance, however in some cases, it’s obligatory to show proof of a policy before entering the country.

A prime example of this is when travelling to Cuba. If you don’t have insurance, you will be required to purchase this at the flight terminal when you show up – which costs around $5 / day, as well as you may not understand precisely what you’re getting with your policy.

Purchase an insurance coverage policy ahead of time to prevent this uncertainty.

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Luggage Allowance

These days, there are baggage charges popping up everywhere. If you are able to travel with just a carry-on bag, you will be able to prevent the just recently added luggage charges charged by many airlines.

Except for Southwest as well as JetBlue, all other major carriers in the united states fee for every inspected bag. The rates begin at $20 / bag as well as go upwards (usually $25).

On the budget plan airlines such as Ryan Air, simple Jet, Air Asia, Norwegian Airlines, as well as IndiGo (to name a few), no free baggage is offered. Norwegian really charges $53 / inspected bag (!).

Outside of the USA, many other major airlines still offer free inspected baggage… for now.

Often you can pay for your bags when booking your flight online. other times, they will need you to pay for your baggage at the check-in counter. Make sure to have the correct amount of cash with you, as well as / or your credit history card.

On one more note, you will have to pay additional if you go over the weight allowance! always inspect your airline’s baggage terms as well as conditions before setting off. You can even pick up a handheld scale for your bag to inspect its weight before arriving at the airport.

Checking-in, Customs as well as Immigration

Airports can be overwhelming – particularly the major worldwide ones. enable yourself great deals of additional time to figure out where you requirement to be to ensure that you don’t miss your flight. We always show up at the flight terminal 3 hours before our flight departure time (unless it’s a little airport).

When you very first show up at the airport, have a look at the large ‘Departure as well as Arrival’ screen that you’ll discover in numerous areas around the airport. This will show all of the flights that are departing as well as arriving, both currently, as well as within the next few hours.

Once you discover your flight number on the huge screen, look for the check-in counter number (or letter), in addition to your entrance number. Head to the check-in counter very first in order to get your boarding pass for the flight, as well as to decrease off your bags.

If you don’t see your flight on the screen, don’t panic. frequently they don’t listing the flight up until 2 hours before departure. look around for the counter of the airline that you’re flying with as well as ask them when you can inspect in.

Once at the open counter, the airline attendant will evaluate your luggage, scan your passport as well as provide you your boarding pass.

If you have a linking flight, always verify with the attendant that your luggage will be inspected with to your final destination. feel free to ask as many concerns as you requirement – you want to feel comfortable as well as specific about what’s happening with your belongings!Once you’ve dropped off your bags as well as you have your boarding pass, you can make your method to security. You will have to put your carry-on bags with a conveyor belt to be scanned, and you will have to walk with a security scanner as well.

On the other side of the security check, collect your bag as well as your possessions as well as make your method to your gate. The entrance number is listed on your boarding pass, as well as likewise on the screens discovered around the airport. when you’ve discovered your gate, all that’s delegated do is wait on the statement to board your flight!

*Note: I suggest having a plastic envelope / sleeve of some kind to hold your passport, boarding pass, flight itinerary (if printed), as well as pens for filling out customs as well as immigration develops (this is generally done on the airplane before arriving at your destination). This is a useful product to keep whatever organized on chaotic travel days.

A quick Summary:

Make sure you have at least 3 pages as well as 6 months left in your passport

Always have an onward / return flight (or at least an itinerary printed) before flying

Get great travel insurance coverage before you go

Keep your baggage light as well as be prepared to pay $25 for inspected luggage

Order of operations: inspect in, inspect your bag, go with security, head to gate, board flight

Keep your stuff organized

 Ready to Go?

There are numerous things to believe about when planning as well as getting ready for a trip, however the most important element is definitely making sure to have your paperwork as well as documents in order… that, as well as not missing your flight!

Hopefully this article assisted response a few of the questions as well as concerns you may have had about which documents are required, as well as what to expect at the airport.

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2020 • 12 • 14

Like in numerous destinations in the Philippines, travel restrictions in Coron have been relieved after months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 1, 2020, this stunning Palawan destination reopened its doors to tourists.

Popular traveler spots like the twin Lagoon and Maquinit hot spring can now be went to again. but to guarantee the health and safety of the public, the local government is strictly enforcing health and safety protocols. The LGU also has a list of requirements that all tourists should present to be allowed entry.

If you are planning to head to Coron, here are the things you need to prepare and other things you need to know.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

List of Coron travel Requirements1. negative RT PCR test
2. confirmed booking with an accredited hotel or resort
3. confirmed trip schedule from an accredited trip operator
4. confirmed roundtrip tickets
5. Coron QR code
6. Traze App

Arrival Protocol1. undergo health Assessment.
2. coordinate with the front desk clerk at your hotel.

Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)Who are allowed to travel to Coron?
Are leisure trips allowed?
Are there available public transportation options?
Do restaurants allow dine in?
Is there a limited capacity for tours?
What if a traveler starts to manifest symptoms of COVID-19 while in Coron?
What is the protocol when leaving Coron?

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List of Coron travel Requirements

1. negative RT PCR test

All tourists should protected a negative RT-PCR test result conducted 48-72 hours before their flight.

The test should be done by a DOH-accredited COVID-19 testing laboratory.

2. confirmed booking with an accredited hotel or resort

You should have a copy of your confirmed booking at an lodging with a Certificate of Authority to operate (CAO) from the department of tourism (DOT) or a confirmation letter from the hotel or resort.

Here are just a few of the numerous properties on the list:

Coron Westown Resort
Sitio Dipulao, Brgy. Poblacion 6, Coron, Palawan
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Corto Del Mar Hotel
Comiseria street Barangay 1, Coron town Proper, Palawan
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The Ridge Coron
Tapyas Stairway, Coron town Proper, Coron
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Darayonan Lodge
132 national Highway, Barangay Poblacion, 1, Don Pedro St, Coron
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Club Paradise Palawan
Dimakya Island, Coron, Palawan
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Two seasons Coron Bayside Hotel
National road Barangay Tagumpay, Coron
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MORE options HERE: accredited CORON HOTELS!

3. confirmed trip schedule from an accredited trip operator

You ought to have a copy of your trip schedule or confirmation letter from a DOT-accredited trip operator.

You can find the list here: accredited CORON trip OPERATORS!

4. confirmed roundtrip tickets

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have direct flights to Busuanga airport (Francisco B. Reyes Airport), which is the gateway to Coron.

Booking has to be round trip.

5. Coron QR code

The QR code will serve as your pass upon entry and while you’re in Coron. To get a QR code, first, you need to register.

Here’s how:

Visit travel.corontourism.ph/register.

Enter your complete name, email address, and password then click create account.

Fill out the health declaration Form. You need to offer your personal details, flight information, accommodation, and trip provider.

Upload your negative RT-PCR test result taken 48-72 hours before your flight and the official receipt.

Upload your confirmed lodging booking, confirmed trip itinerary, and round trip ticket.

Once you’ve completed the health declaration form and uploaded all the required documents, you will get your Coron QR Code. print the QR code and save another copy on your mobile device.

6. Traze App

Traze is a contact tracing app for unified and automated contact tracing. This is required by the government for all passengers arriving or departing from any airport in the Philippines.

Download the app on your mobile device before going to the airport. You may check our post for much more details here: how TO download & use THE TRAZE APP!

Arrival Protocol

1. undergo health Assessment.

Upon arrival, all tourists should proceed to the triage area of Busuanga airport (Francisco Reyes Airport).

If exhibiting symptoms, antigen testing will be required. The cost of the antigen test amounting to Php 3,500 shall be paid by the tourist.

If you evaluated positive, you will be sent to the isolation room of your booked hotel or the local government identified center for COVID-19 positives.

If the test is negative, you may continue and enter the island.

2. coordinate with the front desk clerk at your hotel.

Limited movement is strictly enforced in Coron and because of this, wandering around the town is not allowed.

You should coordinate your schedule with the front desk clerk at your hotel so they may work with your touring agency. They will also organize your transportation for you.

Every movement should be logged for contact tracing purposes.

Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)

Who are allowed to travel to Coron?

Filipino citizens and foreign residents in the Philippines aged 15-65 years old are allowed to travel to Coron.

Are leisure trips allowed?

Yes, but all trips should be pre-arranged with a dot accredited trip operator.

Are there available public transportation options?

If you need transportation while in Coron, coordinate with your hotel so they can organize it for you.

Keep in mind that cars are at 50% capacity, and physical distancing is a must.

Wearing of a face mask and face shield is also mandatory.

Do restaurants allow dine in?

Yes, however, they have at 50% capacity, which is why prior reservations are recommended.

There’s also a 10pm curfew for restaurants, and health protocols should be observed.

Is there a limited capacity for tours?

Yes, boats and destinations both operate on a 50% capacity. health protocols should be observed as well.

What if a traveler starts to manifest symptoms of COVID-19 while in Coron?

If you start to manifest symptoms of COVID-19, you should have an assessment at the Municipal health Office. You will be required to get a Sofia Antigen Test. The Php 3500 fee will be at your expense. You will also stay at a designated hotel for COVID-19 positives.

If you develop severe symptoms of COVID-19, you will be sent to Culion general Sanitarium for Medication. All medical and lodging bills related to COVID-19 while in the municipality of Coron or Culion are to be shouldered by the tourist.

What is the protocol when leaving Coron?

On the day of your departure in Coron, you should go directly to the airport from your hotel. Stopovers are not allowed.

You ought to also prepare the required documents for entry to your next destination.

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For us, withdrawing from an ATM is the most practical method of getting money abroad. In numerous destinations around the world, these money machines are everywhere. It’s likewise a great deal safer than bring significant sums of money with you or handling money changers.

However, withdrawing money abroad isn’t rather the exact same as doing it at home. If you’re not cautious or thoughtful about it, you may end up losing money. So right here are seven helpful suggestions that will enable you to maximize each deal as well as prevent unnecessary hiccups.

1. DO produce a travel account.

This is something I organized a long time ago. When I realized I would be traveling A LOT, I chose to set up a travel account.

What is a “travel account”? Basically, it’s a separate ATM account that I utilize when I travel. I have at least two bank accounts: one where I put my savings, which we shall phone call “Savings Account” as well as the other is where I put money that I will spend when traveling, which we shall phone call “Travel Account.”

There are numerous benefits of having these two accounts. The cost savings Account is a passbook account where my life cost savings are. This is likewise where my income goes every payday. This is likewise what I utilize when applying for a visa.

The travel Account is what I utilize when I travel. It doesn’t have as much funds. however before every trip, I just typically transfer money from the cost savings Account to the travel Account. Here’s why:

If you lose your ATM card or the account gets compromised, you’re not putting your cost savings in danger.

Having a separate bank account for travel provides you much more manage of your costs during the trip. It enables you to view your costs much more closely. For example, if you have a P50,000 budget plan for a trip, each time you withdraw cash, you’ll be reminded exactly how much money you have left for this trip. It’s much more psychological. It’s like playing mind games with myself, hahaha. however it works for me.

I only bring my travel Account’s ATM card when I travel. If your cost savings Account has an ATM card too, keep it somewhere safe.

2. DO phone call your bank before the trip.

Once upon a time, I failed to notify my bank that I would be traveling to Greece. It was a dream trip for me. I was truly excited. When I landed at Athens airport, the very first thing I did was try to withdraw cash. as well as just like that, my ATM card was blocked. say thanks to God I was traveling with Vins at the time. He shouldered all my costs up until I had it sorted out.

If you plan on utilizing your ATM card abroad, it is essential to let your bank know. Without filing an advisory, the bank will believe that you’re still in your house country as well as that your transactions abroad are suspicious, which can result in a deactivation of your card.

3. DON’T utilize non-bank ATMs.

If you’ve been to Europe, you may have discovered a great deal of non-bank ATMs or bankomat everywhere. Like, EVERYWHERE. In every flight terminal we landed at, in every traveler area we visit. as well as it’s unfortunate since they rip off unsuspecting tourists.

Many non-bank money machines enable you to withdraw money conveniently, yes, however at a horrible rate. We tried it a couple of times when we very first traveled to Europe as well as we never made that error again.

4. DON’T accept the dynamic Currency Conversion

Some ATMs will offer you what they phone call “Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)“. It’s in some cases called Cardholder favored Currency (CPC). Don’t autumn for it.

When you withdraw abroad, the ATM will ask you whether or not you want to be billed in your card’s original currency (PHP if your card is from the Philippines) or in the destination’s regional currency. If you agree to be billed in your house currency, you’re letting them set their own exchange rate. This is where they will rip you off since they will utilize a poor exchange rate as well as in some cases add a markup or foreign deal admin fees.

This is completely legal, however it sure feels like a scam!

So what ought to you do? always choose the destination’s regional currency.

If you’re in Thailand as well as the device asks, “Would you like to be billed in BAHT or in your card’s house currency?” select BAHT.

In Korea, if the device asks, “Would you like to be billed in WON or in your card’s house currency?” select WON.

In Singapore, if the device asks, “Would you like to be billed in SGD or in your card’s house currency?” select SGD.

In this example, if I selected to proceed with dynamic Conversion, I would have lost P1200 for withdrawing 2000 Croatian kuna. That’s a great deal of money.
Always decline the dynamic conversion. always select to be billed in the destination’s regional currency.

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5. DON’T withdraw frequently.

You can’t just withdraw a little amount or whenever you like, as you do at home. depending upon your bank, a charge is commonly charged PER TRANSACTION.

The essential is to withdraw as rarely as possible however without you ending up with a great deal of money on hand. For example, for a 3-day trip, you can just withdraw once. For a 10-day trip, you can withdraw when or twice.

Vins as well as I commonly travel together. We don’t make separate transactions when we withdraw money. only one of us will withdraw money as well as divide it between us. then we’ll work out when we get home. If the trip is long, we typically take turns particularly if we’re going to several countries with different currencies. This way, we reduce the number of transactions.

6. DON’T utilize an ATM in sketchy locations.

If you can discover an ATM within the bank facilities or inside a risk-free establishment, that’s ideal. If not, at least select a device that is NOT in a dark, secluded place. scan your surroundings before you begin your transaction. If you notice somebody suspicious lurking or loitering around the ATM, go discover another.

Skimming is likewise a issue in some countries. Skimming is the act of installing a fake gadget in lieu of the genuine card reader. When you insert your card to the fake reader, it will gather your PIN as well as other data as well as they will be able to take manage of your money.

Double inspect the card-reader or the keypad very first before inserting your card to any type of machine.

7. DO have a contingency fund.

Even if you plan to withdraw money in your destination, it’s still a great concept to bring some money just in situation something happens.

You may want to be prepared in situation you encounter issues with your ATM, which can be any type of of the following:

You lose your card or it gets stolen.

Your bank blocks your card.

You reach the withdrawal limit.

Your card becomes unreadable.

The device won’t accept your card.

You can’t discover an ATM.

It doesn’t have to be a huge amount. I typically just bring 200 USD/EUR. having a contingency reserve will enable you to make it through while you kind out your ATM issues.

I likewise bring credit rating cards, just in case.

If you select to bring a contingency fund, make sure you don’t store it in the exact same location where you keep your cards!

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14 April 2022

Baguio has always been one of the top destinations in the Philippines. because of its freezing temperature, pine-dominated landscapes, and overall romantic atmosphere, this mountain city has attracted tourists especially in summer and the holidays like Christmas and new Year.

Although a highly urbanized city, Baguio retains its rustic charm in spots. From natural sites to modern ones, Baguio has something for each type of traveler and each age group. Moreover, the food culture and shopping districts have become attractions themselves.

Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, here are some of the best things to do and places to check out in and near Baguio City. In this list, we are also including attractions in the neighboring municipalities like La Trinidad and Tuba.

Note: Baguio is geographically within Benguet but is not under the jurisdiction of the province. It has its own charter and administration.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

TOP BAGUIO vacationer spots & ACTIVITIESMirador hill and Eco Park
Igorot stone Kingdom
Tam-awan Village
Baguio walking Tour
Diplomat Hotel
Bencab Museum, Tuba

CAMP JOHN HAY vacationer SpotsYellow Trail
Tree top Adventure
Bell House
Cemetery of Negativism
Picnic at Camp John Hay

LA TRINIDAD vacationer SpotsLa Trinidad Strawberry Farm
Colors of StoBoSa, La Trinidad
Bell Church, La Trinidad

DOWNTOWN BAGUIO vacationer SpotsBaguio night Market
Sky Ranch Baguio
Burnham Park
Baguio Museum
Baguio Cathedral
Ukay-Ukay Stores
Session road Nightlife
Baguio Public Market

LEONARD wood & MINES view vacationer SpotsBaguio Botanical Garden
Wright Park
The Mansion
Mines view Park
Good Shepherd Products

CULINARY ATTRACTIONSSample local Dishes
Oh My Gulay artist Cafe
Ili-Likha Artist’s Wateringhole
Baguio’s international Restaurants
Baguio Craft Brewery and Craft 1945
Benguet Coffee
Ube and Strawberry Taho
Strawberry Ice Cream

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Baguio is bursting with interesting places to check out and things to do. but here are some of our top recommendations!

Mirador hill and Eco Park

JAPAN IN BAGUIO! easily a highlight of our a lot of recent trip, the Mirador Heritage and Eco-Spirituality Park is a rising vacationer destination, boasting a combination of local and Japan-inspired attractions.

This 5-hectare home is scribbled with hiking trails leading to different sites including the rock Gardens, the Pandemic Healing Memorial, the La Storta Garden, Ifugao Houses, and the circular Seismic Chamber (closed when we visited). but maybe the most popular is the famous Mirador peace Memorial, a red-painted torii gate atop the hill, overlooking the city and the surrounding hills. It is a favorite photo spot for lots of visitors.

Another crowd-drawer is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, maybe named after the bamboo forest of Kyoto’s temple district. While the bamboo trunks are not as big or tall as those in the Japan site, it still makes for a refreshing resting and photo spot.

Aside from the park, Mirador hill also harbors the Grotto of Our lady of Lourdes, Kapilya ni Hesus at Maria, Café Iñigo, and the Mirador Jesuit rental property Retreat House.

Address: Mirador Hill, Barangay Dominican Hill-Mirador, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P100 (Regular); complimentary (Below 12 y/o)

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Igorot stone Kingdom

Launched to the public in the second half of 2021, the Igorot stone Kingdom is Baguio’s newest attraction. So new that construction of some parts were still ongoing when we visited. The park showcases both modern and standard Igorot culture as well as the values of the Cordillera Region.

The whole area covers about 6,000 square meters and is dominated by two enormous structures facing each other — a modern-day castle and an old-school stone wall. made of hollow blocks and cement, the modern-day castle is etched with walkways, punctuated by statues, photo spots and checking out decks. It also crowned by a food court, serving mostly Pinoy snacks.

The stone wall, on the other hand, resembles the rice terraces that feature the rock-laying skills of the Igorot people. As you climb, you get to see the Fertility stone Tower, the temple of Kabunyan, Bangan’s Dome, the Tower of Gatan, the face in the Rock, and lots of more.

Other attractions are the Igorot Gold Mine, the wishing Well, and the Igorot golden Bridge. Soon, the park will also have life-size statues of famous Igorots.

Address: #86 Long-long Benguet Road, Pinsao Proper, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P100 (Regular); P80 (Senior & PWD with ID); P80 (Kids 4-12 y/o); complimentary (3 y/o and below)

Tam-awan Village

Just a stone’s throw from Igorot stone Kingdom lies Tam-Awan Village, nicknamed garden in the Sky. It was commissioned by the Chanum foundation in 1998 in buy to create a model village showcasing reconstructed standard Cordillera houses and make them easily accessible to a lot more people.

The village highlights the indigenous craftsmanship and aesthetics of the region and its local artists. From three huts transported from Ifugao, the village now has nine standard houses — seven Ifugao huts and two Kalinga houses. These structures were reconstructed using mostly the original materials.

If you want to immerse yourself more, you can also book your lodging here.

Address: 366-C Pinsao Proper, long Long Benguet Road, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P60 (Adults); P40 (Students & Seniors); P30 (4-10 y/o); complimentary (3 y/o and below)

Baguio walking Tour

Thanks to its freezing weather, Baguio is one of those destinations that are terrific for a stroll! and while you can easily stumble upon pretty and curious finds, you can also pick up historical lessons or discover picturesque spots as you walk around, especially if you’re led by a local guide.

If you want to know a lot more information about the places you want to visit, you can join one of the guided walking excursions used in Baguio. choose the one that suits your interest or if you want to try a lot more than one guided tour, choose it! here are your options:

✅ BAGUIO historical walking TOUR: check rates or Reserve Here!

✅ BAGUIO creative walking TOUR: check rates or Reserve Here!

✅ BAGUIO INSTAGRAM walking TOUR: check rates or Reserve Here!

Diplomat Hotel

Officially named the Dominican hill Retreat house but popularly referred to as the diplomat Hotel, the 17-hectare home is sprawled atop the Dominican Hill. It was originally built as a retreat house for the Dominican priests and nuns in the first half of the 20th century until world war II, when the Japanese took over and turned it into a military garrison and war prison.

After restorations and remodeling, the diplomat hotel was launched and operated between the 1970s and the 1980s. given its history, especially the atrocities of WWII, it gained notoriety for paranormal activities, consistently putting it on the list of a lot of haunted places in the Philippines.

Today, the whole hill area is declared a heritage and historical site by the local government of Baguio and was named Dominican Heritage hill and Nature Park. The home is undergoing rehabilitation and development for tourism and is open to photoshoots, filmmaking, wedding receptions, and other events and functions.

Address: Dominican Hill, diplomat Road, Baguio City. the best way to get there is to take a cab from the city center.
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P10 (adult), P5 (kids)

Bencab Museum, Tuba

Just a short drive from Baguio is the BenCab museum in the town of Tuba. The private museum is founded and managed by the artist himself, Benedicto Reyes Cabrera (BenCab), a Philippine national artist for visual Arts.

The museum was launched to the public in February 2009 and showcases BenCab’s own masterpieces along with other works by other distinguished artists and emerging contemporary artists. aside from promoting the arts, it also aims to highlight environmental conservation and cultural preservation of the Cordilleras heritage. The museum has a café, an organic farm, and a tiny forest.

For a lot more info, here’s our BenCab museum Guide!

Address: Kilometer 91, #6 Asin Road, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Tuesday – Sunday). note that last entry is at 5:30 PM. closed on Mondays, Christmas, and new Year’s Day.
Entrance Fee: P150 (General Admission); P120 (Students); P100 (Senior Citizens and PWDs); complimentary (Children below 42″ height)

CAMP JOHN HAY vacationer Spots

Yellow Trail

The Yellow Trail, also called forest Bathing Trail, meanders about 1.5 kilometers across the pine-covered Camp John Hay.

The walking path links Le Monet and Tree top adventure — the two jumping-off points. From the Tree top Adventure, the trail goes additionally to Scout Hill, the final stop.

If you want to challenge yourself, take the uphill route that starts at Le Monet hotel and ends at Scout Hill. If you just want to take pleasure in nature the easy way, take the reverse downhill route — starting at Scout hill and ending at Le Monet Hotel.

The team took the much easier path and thoroughly took pleasure in basking in nature.

Address: Camp John Hay (Scout hill or Le Monet Hotel), Baguio City
Opening Hours: The trail is open 24/7, but it is advisable to hike during the day.
Entrance Fee: FREE

Tree top Adventure

Are you an adrenaline junkie? then Tree top adventure inside Camp John Hay is your playground! This adventure park uses thrilling activities that will make your heart race.

The a lot of popular attractions are the Superman ride (zipline), Canopy Ride, and Tree drop (harnessed complimentary fall). If you have companions that are not really into extreme activities, they can still use the consumable entrance fee of P100 for trekking or ride the cord cars/seats to a viewpoint. Each ride/attraction will incur additional payment, but the 100-peso entrance fee will be deducted considering that it’s consumable.

Here are the rates:

Superman Ride: P300

Silver Surfer Ride: P200

Canopy Ride: P250

Skywalk + Trekking: P150

Tree Drop: P150

There are also combo packages offered. here are the rates:

Canopy ride + Silver Surfer: P400

Canopy ride + Superman Ride: P500

Canopy ride + Silver Surfer + Superman Ride: P700

All activities: P900

Note: You can customize the package to your liking; the rate will vary depending on your choices.

Address: Scout hill Dr, Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Opening Hours: The normal daily schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The schedule may change depending on the weather. When we last checked out (first week of March 2022), the home was CLOSED.
Dress Code: A pair of shorts are allowed but make sure that it will be no shorter than two inches above the knee.

Bell House

Bell house view from amphitheater
Also located within the perimeter of Camp John Hay and not far from Tree top adventure is the Bell House, named after general J Franklin Bell.

This former official holiday residence of the Commanding general of the Philippines has been converted into a museum. The well-preserved building reflects the American colonial architectural style. It features an amphitheater that also functions as a garden.

Address: historical Core, Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P75 (Historical Core entrance Fee). This fee also allows entrance to the Cemetery of Negativism.

Cemetery of Negativism

Located on a hill’s slope between Bell house and Camp John Hay Picnic Area, the Cemetery of Negativism (also called the lost Cemetery) was commissioned in the early 1980s by the base’s commanding general John Hightower.

The Cemetery of Negativism at Camp John Hay, Baguio City
But this cemetery is not the normal site for burying human bodies but rather a symbolic place for burying negativities. The tombstones were inscribed with witty and punny “eulogies” which may often require a dash of sarcasm to understand.

One tombstone reads “Itz Not Possible”, conceived November 11, 1905 but “still not born”. another one has “Know Dam Way” engraved on it, then below it, “Conceived new Years Eve 1910. Didn’t work out.”

If you are trying to find something unique, funny, and inspiring at the same time, head over here and scare the bad vibes away.

Address: historical Core, Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily). The opening hours might change, so please check the official web site or Facebook page before visiting.
Entrance Fee: P75. This fee also allows entrance to the Bell House.

Picnic at Camp John Hay

The amazing temperature of Baguio makes outdoor activities like having a picnic with your pals or family attractive to visitors. Bring your own food and ready the things you will need for a fun bonding with your loved ones while admiring the natural scenery.

You can spread out a mat on a chosen spot or find a picnic table. Camp John Hay has a picnic spot dotted with picnic tables for rent. The rate is P200 for the first three hours and P300 if you go beyond that.

You can also do it at Burnham Park. wherever you choose to do it, please don’t forget to clean up your mess after.

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Year 2020 will go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. It has been pretty eventful, to put it lightly. With the pandemic being the dominant problem, punctuated by a lot of calamities, the year felt like it came by fast and slow at the same time. For many of us, it’s probably a relief that this awful year is about to end.

This year has been very different from the previous ones, especially for travelers. We were all cooped up in our houses for many of the year without being able to explore any new places due to the community quarantine.

Now, much more than ever, the new Year is something we look forward to. Usually, we welcome the new Year with fireworks displays, a feast with the family, making loud noises, and street parties. This year, the new Year celebrations will probably be different, but what it implies is certainly the same: new beginnings.

Although you can always make a fresh start any day of the year, there’s something encouraging about celebrating it with the whole world. The changing of calendars somehow offers inspiration to start anew.

Since we weren’t able to travel this 2020, the new year is a reset for us, travelers. we all had a lot of time to reevaluate our journeys, figure out our mistakes, and dream to explore much more places. It may still feel uncertain what the situation would be in 2021, but the new Year gives us hope and something to look forward to.

So to help you be hopeful and much more positive that we’ll be able to travel again next year, here’s a little something. We made some artworks to motivate you to look forward to the coming year with hopes that things will get better! pleased new Year!

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2021 pleased new YEAR wishes & GREETINGS
TIMELESS pleased new YEAR wishes & GREETINGS
INSPIRATIONAL travel QUOTES
FUNNY TAGALOG new YEAR GREETINGS
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2021 pleased new YEAR wishes & GREETINGS

There’s a lot about the past year that I’d rather forget. but your friendship is always something to remember. pleased new Year!
In a year full of dark days, our friendship never lost the spark. thank you! pleased new Year!
We didn’t get to travel together, but thank you for always being with me on this journey. pleased new Year!

TIMELESS pleased new YEAR wishes & GREETINGS

Wishing you a new year filled with approved leaves, boarding passes, and brand new adventures!
May this new year take you to places you’ve never been before.
This year, let’s say yes to new adventures.Happy new Year!
Welcome change, embrace adventure, and make this new year one you’ll never forget. pleased new Year!
Cheers to another year of fantastic places, terrific friendships, and unforgettable travels!
The view is better outside of your comfort zone.

INSPIRATIONAL travel QUOTES

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” – Melody Beattie
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” – Oprah
“The secret to living the life of your dreams is to start living the life of your dreams today, in every little way you possibly can.” – Mike Dooley
“Twenty years from now you will be much more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” – mark Twain
“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anybody can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carol Bard
“Look at the stars lighting up the sky: no one of them stays in the same place.” – Seneca the Younger, ancient Roman philosopher

FUNNY TAGALOG new YEAR GREETINGS

2020 • 12 • 29

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right here are some sample diy Japan itineraries for Tokyo, Osaka, as well as Kyoto for 4 DAYS, 6 DAYS, 7 DAYS (1 WEEK), 8 DAYS, as well as 15 DAYS. Each diy travel plan has its own suggested minimum budget plan to assist you handle your finances well.

This publish covers only Tokyo, Osaka, as well as Kyoto. If you’re trying to find sample itineraries for Sapporo as well as Nagoya, we have separate samples in the articles below:

Nagoya sample Itinerary

Sapporo sample Itinerary

If you requirement assist on exactly how to begin planning a multi-city excursion across Japan, this publish may help: Japan travel Guide

Please take note of the following.

All the itineraries below presume that you are a celebration of two, that you will be staying at a double space of a budget plan hotel or hostel (less than $80 per night), as well as that you will be splitting costs. The only exception is Tokyo choice 3 as well as the 15-day backpacking itinerary.

If your hostel or hotel does not serve complimentary breakfast, go to the supermarket on your very first day to get food (biscuits, drinks, bread).

Set aside ¥1000 for each unspecified lunch or dinner.

Airfare is not included in the costing.

Estimated budget plan suggested is per person. However, note that this has a huge allowance. For example, the ¥1000 budget plan per meal is frequently as well much since you can really discover a great bowl of ramen, even in Tokyo, for only ¥500. however it’s much better to overestimate than under.

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Tokyo budget plan Itinerary: 6 Days
Tokyo + Disneyland Itinerary: 6 Days
Tokyo + Disneyland + Kamakura as well as Yokohama Itinerary: 6 Days
Osaka as well as Kyoto Itinerary: 4 Days
Osaka – Nara – Kyoto Itinerary: 4 Days
Osaka – Kyoto – Tokyo Itinerary: 8 Days
Tokyo – Kyoto – Osaka Itinerary: 7 Days
Tokyo – Nagoya – Kyoto – Osaka Itinerary: 15 Days
Do you truly requirement a JR Pass?
Top budget plan hotels in Tokyo
Top budget plan hotels as well as Hostels in Osaka (Under $70)
Top guest homes in Kyoto (Under $70)
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Tokyo budget plan Itinerary: 6 Days

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights
Estimated Budget: ¥35,000 (USD315, PHP15,600)

The budget plan OPTION. This travel plan replaces the expensive Disneyland go to with a day trip in Odaiba as well as replaces double space with a bed at a capsule hotel.

Tokyo + Disneyland Itinerary: 6 Days

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights
Estimated Budget: ¥53,000 (USD475, PHP23,700)

This travel plan removes the go to to Kamakura as well as Yokohama as well as adds a go to to Sensoji Temple.

Tokyo + Disneyland + Kamakura as well as Yokohama Itinerary: 6 Days

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights
Estimated Budget: ¥56,000 (USD500, PHP25,000)

This is a quite jampacked itinerary.

If you requirement a lot more info about traveling on a budget plan in Tokyo, inspect this out: Tokyo travel Guide

Osaka as well as Kyoto Itinerary: 4 Days

Duration: 4 Days, 4 Nights
Estimated Budget: ¥38,000 (USD340, PHP17,000)

This travel plan assumes you will be landing at Kansai worldwide flight terminal at night as well as will be staying in a double space at a budget plan hotel or hostel for ¥6000/night (¥3000/head).

If you requirement a lot more assist planning your Osaka-Kyoto trip, this publish is for you: Osaka as well as Kyoto travel Guide

Osaka – Nara – Kyoto Itinerary: 4 Days

Duration: 4 Days, 4 Nights
Estimated Budget: ¥45,000 (USD400, PHP20,000)

This travel plan assumes you will be landing at Kansai worldwide flight terminal at night as well as will be staying in a double space at a budget plan hotel or hostel for ¥6000/night (¥3000/head). You will be checking out Nara however only on a day tour.

Osaka – Kyoto – Tokyo Itinerary: 8 Days

Duration: 8 Days, 8 nights
Estimated Budget: ¥85,000 (USD760, PHP38,000)

This travel plan assumes you will be entering Japan by means of Osaka as well as leaving by means of Tokyo. You will likewise be staying in a double space at a budget plan hotel or hostel for ¥6000/night (¥3000/head) in Osaka/Kyoto as well as ¥9400/night (¥4700/head) in Tokyo.

Tokyo – Kyoto – Osaka Itinerary: 7 Days

Duration: 7 Days, 6 nights
Estimated Budget: ¥85,000 (USD760, PHP38,000)

This is the reverse of the Osaka-Tokyo travel plan above. this assumes you’re landing in Tokyo as well as leaving by means of Osaka. Your hotel budget plan right here is the same: ¥6000/night (¥3000/head) in Osaka/Kyoto as well as ¥9400/night (¥4700/head) in Tokyo.

Tokyo – Nagoya – Kyoto – Osaka Itinerary: 15 Days

15-Day budget plan Backpacking
Duration: 15 Days, 14 nights
Estimated Budget: ¥115,000 (USD1030, PHP51,200)

This one is for budget plan backpackers. This assumes you’ll be staying at hostel dorm (around ¥2000 per night). since you will be checking out several cities including day excursions in Ibaraki as well as Kawaguchiko, it would be fantastic if you have a JR Pass.You can inspect the updated rates or purchase one here: inspect JR PASS rates Here

Do you truly requirement a JR Pass?

It depends upon your selected itinerary. In this post, we weighed in on the JR Pass. You may want to checked out it very first before making a decision: For a lot more info, read: Is the JR Pass worth It?

Top budget plan hotels in Tokyo

According to TripAdvisor individuals as of Feb 2017.

Andon Ryokan
Address: 2-34-10 Nihonzutsumi, Taito 111-0021, Tokyo Prefecture
Double/twin space from USD63 (P3139)

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Hotel Horidome Villa
Address: 1-10-10 Horidome-cho Nihonbashi, Chuo 103-0012, Tokyo Prefecture
Double/twin space from: USD49 (P2443)

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Tokyo Kiba Hotel
Address: 1-4-3, Kiba, Koto 135-0042, Tokyo Prefecture
Sleeping pod (capsule-like) from USD36 (P1806)

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Agora location Asakusa
Address: 2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito 111-0042, Tokyo Prefecture
Double/twin space from: USD66 (PHP3278)

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Top budget plan hotels as well as Hostels in Osaka (Under $70)

Goen Lounge & Stay
T-SITE ANNEXⅡ 5F/6F 8-9, Okahigashi-cho, Hirakata, Osaka

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ZenLabo Osaka
1-7-6, Sennichimae, Namba, Osaka

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Hostel Jin
2-4-19, Nishikujo, Konohana-Ku, Osaka

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Ark Hostel as well as cafe Dining
1-15-11 Edobori, NIshi-ku, Umeda, Osaka

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Top guest homes in Kyoto (Under $70)

Guest home Oumi
19-11 Nishinokyo-Nagamotocho, Nakagyo-ku, central Kyoto

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Guest home Gajyun
165, Ebisucho, Higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama, Kyoto

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Guesthouse Tu Casa
414-4, 8 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama, Kyoto

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MOSAIC HOSTEL KYOTO
4-1 Kasuga-cho, Nishikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Station

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