When the bad Traveler was planning this trip to Ilocos, I did not have much expectations. sure I had heard about Ilocandia as well as all the raves about it before on TV however in all honesty, it did not truly charm to me. I just wished to see the Bangui Windmills, Pagudpud as well as Vigan. That was all I wanted.

But I got more than I bargained for.

The Ilocos region is house to the most amazing tourist destinations in the country. I was pleasantly surprised that even as much as now, this trip to Ilocos stays on my short listing of my finest domestic travels. Ilocos is pure love.

One of my buddies was right. Each location has its element. Each location offers an intimate connection with nature. He believes, for obvious reasons, that wind is the aspect of this wonderful region. He’s right. Yes, the Bangui Windmills is a proof however really, when you’re in Ilocos, you’ll feel like it is a “wind realm,” not just since of its existence as well as power however likewise there’s this constant feeling of being embraced by the wind. I don’t know, the wind there seemed to welcome as well as entertain us.

For example, during go to to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse — my preferred part of the tour — I was standing on the top of the tower, looking over this incredible terrain as well as it made me recognize just exactly how wind modifications landscapes as well as shapes cultures. That’s just me.

Day Zero

Our trip began with a satisfy up at the Trinoma car parking great deal at around 9pm. We were a group of 7 as well as a tour guide-slash-driver was with us. We were able to leave the location 30 minutes later. We had a number of stopovers starting at a gas station along NLEX. reality is, I really don’t keep in mind much about our moments inside the van since I was sleeping most of the time. However, every time we stop (which occurred 5 times so a few of us might buy food, pee, buy food, as well as pee) I would get up however would go back to dreamland after 2 seconds.

Day 1

The next time I woke up we were on the car parking great deal of Bantay Church. Here’s our itinerary for Day 1:

Bantay Church as well as Belfry in Ilocos

Breakfast at cafe Uno in Vigan

A Wild encounter at ‘Baluarte’

Some History, Some politics inside Crisologo museum

Old institution Pottery at the ‘Pagburnayan’

The magnificent Paoay Church

Overnight at Java hotel in Laoag

We spent the night 1 at Java hotel in Laoag City. We really shown up at the hotel around 4:30pm however we were sooo tired that all of us went to sleep right after inspecting in. We woke up at around 8pm for dinner as well as went back to bed.

Day 2

Our Day started earlier than 6am. With renewed energy, we were more than excited to hit the road once again particularly that we already had an concept on what was in store for us that day.

The Breathtaking Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Blown Away by Bangui Windmills

Swept Away in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud

Kabigan Falls in Pagudpud

It was already dark when we got out of the woods. It was a bit frightening however there were many of us so it was not truly a problem. We inspected in at Polaris beach home that night. It wasn’t truly a high-end lodging however we were just there to sleep anyway so we didn’t complain. After all, the tour was so inexpensive we really believed we got what our money was worth. We had buffet dinner as well as hit the sack at around 9pm.

Day 3

La Funeraria Baquiran
Vigan was the only product on our itinerary for that day. We explored the city especially Calle Crisologo, had lunch at cafe Leona, bought a tonne of pasalubong as well as hit the road back to Manila at noon.

Gone to Vigan

We shown up at around 8pm in Manila.

EXPENSES

Here’s the rough quote of our expenses:

P3300 — 3-day, 2-night tour inclusive of transportation, lodging as well as entrance fees.

P1500 — overall food costs including incidentals (drinks, snacks)

TOTAL: P4800

Note that this does not include pasalubong yet. I spent around P1200 on pasalubong, mainly longganisa. Hehe. That makes the overall P6000. That’s it. I hope this helps!

Overall, I like Ilocos. I believe it’s one of the very best as well as most gorgeous locations I have visited EVER. Ilocos is just extremely simple to autumn in like with.

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Quarter-life crisis. I assumption it’s starting to kick in. practically every night because my 25th birthday I would just lie in my bed at night as well as believe about my childhood. When I close my eyes, I try to relive the days when I would just spread my arms broad open as well as pretend to fly. I try to keep in mind the day when I very first rode a bicycle. I try to envision climbing a close-by hill just so I might see the beach as well as feel the wind on my face. numerous times I would even dream about it. Unfortunately, unless time travel becomes a reality, all I can do is remember.

Woot! Sentosa!
Sentosa Merlion
I have always thought about Singapore to be a extremely contemporary as well as futuristic city. I had never been to any type of location in Singapore where I might not see or hear a close-by construction. advancement is unrelenting. however it is in this city where I had an chance to relive my lost childhood.

It was Day 4 of our Singapore-Malaysia cruise. Our cruise ship, the Superstar Virgo, docked in Singapore that morning. It wasn’t long up until we discovered ourselves stepping on Singapore soil again. It was unfortunate to quote goodbye to the ship however we were optimistic that there were still so much in store for us on the last day of this four-day trip.

Our trip bus chauffeur was already waiting on us when we emerged from the Harbourfront Centre. In no time, we were crossing over to Sentosa Island.

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Tastes of Asia
GoGreen Segway Eco Adventure
The Luge as well as Skyride
Sentosa 4D Magix as well as Sentosa Cine Blast
Tiger sky Tower
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Tastes of Asia

Our very first stop was a restaurant called tastes of Asia. Perfect, I thought. I was truly starving that time as well as I my stomach was making strange seems already. We shared the table with the hospitable women running the island. They were extremely accommodating as well as I liked exactly how curious as well as excited they were about the blogging as well as social network culture in the Philippines.

A few minutes later as well as samosas, appetizers, were served. The primary program was a option between spaghetti, Hainanese chicken, as well as laksa. I purchased Hainanese poultry since I was truly hungry as well as there was a hole in my tummy that only rice might fill that time. I liked exactly how tender the poultry was. So far, I had not tasted any type of Hainanese poultry in Singapore that did not deliver.

Laksa.
My blogging partner was kind sufficient to provide me some laksa since the serving was quite huge. IT WAS PHENOMENAL. I loved, loved, liked it. I started kicking myself in the rear from that moment. I ought to have purchased laksa.

GoGreen Segway Eco Adventure

After lunch, we headed directly to Segway Eco Adventure, which provides a trip on one of their personal mobile transporters. visitors may utilize these transporters to check out Palawan as well as Siloso beaches. however because we were all beginners, we stayed within the confines of what appeared like a training ground. In fact, there was a short tutorial before we were enabled to utilize them on our own.

Finally trying the mobile transporters!
While I was using my helmet, I was reminded of exactly how terrified I was when I was still discovering to trip a bike, exactly how embarrassing it was to autumn as well as hit the ground, exactly how aggravating it was to autumn once again as well as again, as well as exactly how satisfying it was to lastly discover exactly how to manage it. thankfully for me, whatever went smoothly.

The Luge as well as Skyride

After a short affair with Segway, it was time to autumn in like with the beautiful shoreline of Singapore from afar. We boarded the Skyride as well as it was truly unforgettable. I felt like an thrilled young child as we were taken to the top of the hill while drowning in the amazing view.

Skyride!
Bloggers aboard the Skyride (foreground) as well as our good friends from Airphil reveal photobombing (background)
Going downhill
Although we did not try the Luge, I was satisfied with just viewing other tourists have fun as they slide down the 650+ meters of the Dragon path or Jungle Trail. It was like viewing your playmates. funny exactly how other visitors on the ground would wave at us as well as we would wave back at them.

Sentosa 4D Magix as well as Sentosa Cine Blast

I like viewing in 3D theaters (or 4D, for that matter). I delighted in Mickey’s Philharmonic at Disneyland Hong Kong as well as the Shrek 4D experience at universal Studios Singapore, so I was truly expecting to be entertained at the Sentosa 4D Magix although there was quite a queue. One thing that made it a refreshing experience for me was that the film was notan animation however online action. It was a fun experience.

Sentosa Cine Blast as well as 4D Magix
Cine Blast, on the other hand, takes visitors to an interesting 4D motion-simulated ride. integrating HD projection with a “rollercoaster” ride, the Cine Blast features a online trip with mountains as well as valleys as well as wild rivers!

Tiger sky Tower

Standing 110-meters tall, the Tiger sky Tower is the tallest observation tower in Singapore. The trip takes you 131 meters above sea level, providing you a amazing panoramic views of Sentosa as well as Singapore. If you’re lucky as well as the sky is as remove as glass, you ought to likewise be able to see some islands of Malaysia as well as Indonesia.

Siloso beach as well as islets as saw from the Tiger sky Tower
These are just a few of the attractions in Sentosa. There are a great deal more. I was especially eyeing iFly: indoor Skydiving however we ran short of time.

iFly: indoor Skydiving
I liked Sentosa as well as exactly how it bombarded me with youth memories. Something tells me I ought to fly back to Singapore one of these days.

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With a paper plate of chocolate-banana chocolat banane waffle in one hand, I surveyed the park for a vacant seat and found one punctuating a grove of manicured trees. Sweet, I whispered as I pulled a chair and settled. The scene was just as cliché as I imagined, but, heck, I was loving it. I was enjoying waffles in one corner of the Tuileries garden and listening to Lana del Rey while keeping my eyes on that pointy metal structure that poked the Parisian sky — the Eiffel Tower.

View of the Eiffel Tower from one edge of the Tuileries Garden
But the world-famous landmark would have to wait at that point. It was my first day in Paris, and the tower was not yet part of the plan. That afternoon was reserved for Champs-Élysées, ending here at the Tuileries Garden. just in front of me was place de la Concorde, Paris’s largest public square. The place is serene now. Over 200 years ago, however, it was the site of one of the most important events in French history. This was where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were executed by guillotine. Today, the only commotion that occurs here is that of tourists finding a good spot for a quick rest after hours of sightseeing.

My walk began at the other end of Champs-Élysées, a 1.9-km long boulevard that connects place de la Concorde and place Charles de Gaulle. A stroll along the famed avenue introduces many of the city’s most popular tourist spots. here are some of them.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

1. Arc de Triomphe
2. Champs-Élysées
3. fashion Stores
4. Grand Palais
5. Jardins des Champs-Élysées
6. place de la Concorde
7. Tuileries Garden
8. The Louvre

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1. Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe has its own metro station called Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile, making it an optimal start of a walking tour. Smack at the center of place Charles de Gaulle in the 8th arrondissement, it enables a terrific view of Champs-Élysées.

Looks small but…
Voila. It’s a pretty colossal structure.
The Arc is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris. Erected between 1806 and 1836, it was commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte after the victory at Austerlitz and was designed by Jean Chalgrin in honor of those who fought at the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. names of generals and all French victories are inscribed on the structure.

I had a foolish impression before coming here that the arc was small (I don’t know why) and was, thus, surprised to be greeted by a Neoclassical mammoth. It measures 50 meters in height, 45 meters in length, and 22 meters in width.

2. Champs-Élysées

The boulevard itself is worth a look. Each year, it plays host to many Bastille Day (July 14) events including a military parade. On regular days, it boasts rectangular groves that fringe a maze of retail shops, theaters, and restaurants.

Champs Elysees is one busy road.
Pavement restaurants amid tree groves
Champs Elysees is flanked by fashion shops and boutiques.
So tempted to just run around and disturb their peace, haha
There was a time when Champs-Élysées was just a flat shade of green on the map: fields and gardens. The initial plan, made by André Le Nôtre in 1667, pegged the site to be just an extension of the nearby Tuileries Garden. Over centuries, it has evolved into one of the most famous and most fashionable streets in the world.

3. fashion Stores

The area has become synonymous with shopping. shopping has been ingrained in its history, starting in 1860 when the merchants along the boulevard established an association. now called Comité Champs-Élysées, “it is the oldest standing committee in Paris,” according to my good pal Wikipedia.

Flagship store of Louis Vuitton
Popular brands and luxury labels are all here, including the flagship store of Louis Vuitton, which stands proudly on the southern side of the road.

4. Grand Palais

Another important historic site along Champs-Élysées is the Grand Palais, a “monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art.” The grand, imposing structure edifice houses an exhibition hall and a museum complex. The Beaux-Arts beauty also serves as the venue for many of Chanel’s fashion shows.

As viewed from Champs Elysees
Built in 1897, the palace wears a blend of classical and Art Nouveau designs, most evident in its stone facade and ironwork, as well as in its grand staircase. the most appealing are its glass barrel-vaulted roofs, framed by light steel, allowing natural light in.

Just across the Grand Palais is the Petit Palais.

5. Jardins des Champs-Élysées

At this point, you’ll probably be exhausted from all the hours of walking. fret not! beyond the groves of trees that line the avenue are pockets of greens, perfect for a brief rest. Some statues and fountains adorn the gardens. but you might want to spend a few euros on a serving of crepe from the unassuming stalls that hide under the foliage.

Jealousy.
Groves of trees fringing the avenue
One of the many creperies along the avenue
A human statue amuses a passerby

6. place de la Concorde

The largest public square in Paris, the place de la Concorde spans 8.64 hectares at the eastern end of Champs-Élysées. Its most prominent feature: the Obelisk of Luxor, a giant needle-shape Egyptian monument at the very center of the site. The obelisk is flanked by the Fontaines de la Concorde, designed by Jacques Ignace Hittorff. but the place itself was laid out Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1755 in honor of King Louis XV.

One of the two Fontaines de la Concorde
The Obelisk of Luxor
At the height of the French Revolution, the square was bestowed with a new name: aptly, “Place de la Révolution.” It was here that the guillotine would end the reign (and life) of King Louis XVI on 21 January 1793.

7. Tuileries Garden

Just east of place de la Concorde lies the Jardin des Tuileries, once the garden of a royal palace which was opened to the public after the French Revolution. construction of the Italian Renaissance garden was ordered by Queen Catherine de Medicis in 1564, after the death of her husband, King Henry II. She enlisted the help of Bernard de Carnesse, an architect from Florence. It has seen a number of redesigns over the centuries as ownership of the site was passed on from one ruler to another.

View of the Eiffel Tower from one edge of the Tuileries Garden
Tuileries Garden
Octagonal basin of the Tuileries Garden
Today, the Tuileries garden is a famous tourist spot and public park. Its centerpiece is an octagonal basin, a realization of landscape architect André Le Nôtre’s vision.

8. The Louvre

Walk straight across the garden and you’ll find yourself admiring the Louvre, the world’s most visited art museum, attracting over 9.7 million visitors a year, and also one of the world’s largest, covering an area of over 60,000 square meters. The museum shelters and showcases around 35,000 pieces, the most famous of which is probably the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

The Louvre is open from Wednesday to Monday, 9am-6pm (closed on Tuesdays), but try to check out on a Wednesday or Friday, when the operating hours are extended until 9:45pm, giving you more time to explore more rooms and see more pieces.

I will be writing about my time inside the Louvre in a separate post. stay tuned! 🙂

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Bacolod travel Guide

Negros Occidental is one of the most significant provinces in the Philippines in terms of land area and population. Yet, a big part of its territory remain unknown to numerous non-residents. but at the rate that the country’s tourism is growing, it looks like it is only a matter of time before numerous of its best kept secrets will be discovered and rediscovered by the travel-crazy public.

Bacolod City is many well-known for three things — sweets, chicken inasal, and Masskara Festival. but there’s much more to the city and the rest of the Negros Occidental province than its food and festivities. Its coasts are strewn with white sand, its streets flanked with historic buildings, and its islands blessed with rich natural resources. Not to mention that its people are some of the friendliest I have had the honor to meet, making a trip to this jewel of the Visayas an unforgettable experience each time.

Danjugan Island in Cauayan, Negros Occidental

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

How to get to Negros Occidental
Where to stay in Negros Occidental
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What to Do, What to See in Negros Occidental
Expenses
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How to get to Negros Occidental

Flying is the easiest and fastest way to reach Negros Occidental. The Bacolod-Silay airport is the gateway to the province, opening the door to curious guests who are ready to go back in time, indulge in sugary treats, and wander in the arms of nature. here are some airlines that fly to Bacolod and the cities they fly from:

Cebu Pacific – Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro

PAL/PAL express – Manila, Cebu

Seair/Tiger Philippines – Manila

Just to be clear, the airport is not in Bacolod City but in Silay City. Hence, I highly encourage you to check out the attractions in Silay on your last day (so you won’t be stressed out and too concerned about being late for the flight).

Where to stay in Negros Occidental

I have only been to Negros Occidental once so all I can share for now are those that I have tried during that trip. I’ll be updating this list as soon as I pay the province another visit. In the imply time, here are the inns and resorts that I have some things to say about.

The Circle Inn Bacolod

Baldevia Pension House, Silay City

Punta Bulata, Cauayan

Danjugan Island, Cauayan

Circle Inn, Bacolod.  A budget hotel at the corner of Lopez Jaena and Malaspina Streets, near Robinsons Bacolod. The rooms are okay, clean, and big enough. friendly staff. outstanding service. Double rooms from P1090 per night. 63-917-445-9972

Baldevia Pension House, Silay City. set in an old building, it has hospital-ish atmosphere. (That’s sort of a bad thing.) The rooms are comfortable and clean but there’s plenty of room for improvement. The staff is very valuable and friendly, though. +63 34 495 5140

Punta Bulata, Cauayan. tucked in a remote corner in Cauayan, five hours south of Bacolod, this resort can give you the peace and quiet you need. It’s pretty hard to reach but the service is wonderful and the beach is gorgeous. double rooms from P2000. +63 34 433 5160

Danjugan Island, Cauayan. one of the best island trips I have had in my life ever. Danjugan Island is a true paradise off the coast of Cauayan. It is blessed with spectacular natural beauty! A snorkeling and diving paradise. catch is, the whole island uses solar energy so electrical power is very limited. basic accommodations only. +63 34 4416010

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What to Do, What to See in Negros Occidental

Like I said, the province is large and there are numerous activities and numerous sites waiting for you here. but I’ll try to list down some what I have gathered. You may click on the photos below for a much more comprehensive look at how I delighted in the activity.

The Ruins

Bacolod Capitol Park

Calea Cakes, Bacolod

Manokan Country, Bacolod

San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod

San Diego Pro-Cathedral, Silay City

El optimal Bakery, Silay City

Cinco de Noviembre, Silay City

Balay Negrense

Bernardino-Jalandoni Museum, Silay City

Punta Bulata, Cauayan

Danjugan Island, Cauayan

Other points of interest in Negros Occidental include Mambukal mountain resort in Murcia and the beaches and dive spots in Sagay and Victorias, and Sipalay.

Expenses

Allow me to share with you the list of expenses during this trip. Yes, you will be making different choices when you go there but just to give you an idea on how much purse damage this trip can cause, here it is.

Day 1 – TALISAY and BACOLOD
P200 – terminal fee (NAIA terminal 3)
P82 – Cab to The Ruins from the airport (P246/3 pax)
P50 – entrance fee (The Ruins)
P140 – Manokan country dinner (with extra rice, LOL)
P 85 – Calea cake
P433 – room at The Circle Inn – Bacolod (1300/3 pax)
P48 – other transportation expenses
P1,038- DAY 1 SUB-TOTAL

Day 2 – CAUAYAN
P155 – Bus ride to Cauayan (via Ceres Liner)
P100 – Habal-habal ride
P880 – room at Punta Bulata (Night 2)
P1500 – Danjugan Island Day trip (with lunch and snacks)
P220 – dinner at Punta Bulata
P100 – total suggestions given (P300/3 pax)
P2955 – DAY 2 SUB-TOTAL

Day 3 – TALISAY
P155 – Bus ride back to Bacolod (via Ceres Liner)
P100 – Habal-habal ride
P19 – ride from Bacolod to Silay
P50 – Trike to airport
P200 – terminal fee (Bacolod Airport)
P110 – Lunch
P634 – DAY 3 SUB-TOTAL

TOTAL
P2208 – Day 1
P2955 – Day 2
P634 – Day 3
P4,627 – TOTAL

Note that this does not include pasalubong. You might want to allot P1000 for pasalubong as their local products are really tempting.

When we were planning this trip, we weren’t really that hot about it. To be honest, the only thing I knew about Negros Occidental before this trip was, well, chicken inasal.

But I have to say this: this trip was a enjoyable surprise. This trip is probably one of my favorites! I delighted in every single second and every single thing I experienced in Negros Occidental — from the gastronomic treats in Bacolod, to a welcome history lesson in Talisay and Silay, to a much greater appreciation of nature in Cauayan. Negros Occidental is a gem in much more ways than I expected.

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What do you do when you come back home? exactly how do you discuss the space in your employment to the hiring person in front of you? exactly how do you make travel seem like a win? Those are all valid concerns people who take a profession break have so I invited profession break professional Sherry Ott to tell us when (and when not) to utilize travel to increase our resume.

You’ve just completed your life-changing travels as well as now you’re back house as well as thinking about exactly how you are going to discover work again. Whether you’re travels were a profession break, space year, or sabbatical, you will requirement to figure out exactly how you account for the time as well as experiences on your résumé.

Normally you requirement to account in some method for the time spent away from work. If employers see a space in your resume that isn’t explained, you may not make it with the very first cut of résumés.

I frequently work with travelers who are re-entering the workforce as well as are dealt with with the complying with concerns when trying to update their résumé.

Travel: Where ought to it go on my résumé?

It depends. Do you believe the experiences you had traveling apply to you discovering a new task in your field? If so, then location it in the primary part of your résumé. If you don’t feel like it applies, then it most likely belongs in a section reserved for “Additional Information” or “Hobbies.”

Kristin Zibell of Take Your huge trip is a regular profession breaker as well as she keeps her résumé flexible, saying, “I discovered the recruiters as well as hiring managers were searching for the expert story in my résumé. Every statement on my résumé needed to support this story as well as show the situation, action, as well as results. If my travels as well as experiences had a direct connection to the position, like my blogging or volunteering abroad, then I noted it like a position: ‘Travel Blogger’ or ‘English Teacher.’ many of the time, I discovered that travel was an fascinating truth about me as well as explained the time gaps, however not directly associated to the positions. In this case, I put my travel experiences at the bottom in an ‘Additional Activities’ section that colored who I was as well as what I had done.”

Kristin’s résumé highlights her travels as worldwide experience:

Ten months of travel to India, Nepal, Southeast Asia, the middle East, as well as Europe, from October 2008 to may 2010.

Activities included volunteer work at mom Teresa objective Charities in Kolkata with disabled women as well as mentor English to street kids in Jaipur.

Designed as well as authored three travel blogs during these multi-month solo trips. currently editor of Takeyourbigtrip.com.

What type of info ought to I share?

It’s most likely not a great concept to put that you were a beach bum for 12 months, or that you traveled the full Moon celebration circuit. Instead, believe about what you did on your travels that had to finish with education, skill building, volunteering, as well as business, as well as highlight them in a expert manner. however there are some other skills you may want to consider:

1. Volunteering
One ought to always represent any type of volunteering done while traveling on a résumé. For me it demonstrated my commitment to education, providing back to other cultures, as well as worldwide experience. You ought to always include where your volunteering took place, what your obligations were, as well as if there was any type of end result. The end results might be concrete things such as building a house, cleaning up after a natural disaster, or restoring wetlands. Example:

Extensive worldwide travel background, comfortable working with as well as in different cultures.

Volunteered with Cross-Cultural services in new Delhi, India, mentor computers, conversational English, as well as interview skills in purchase to help young adults entering the workforce.

If not covered somewhere else in your résumé, likewise think about including any type of résumé-building, intangible results, such as improved leadership skills, proven capability to take initiative, and listening as well as communication skills. Finally, if your volunteering was for an prolonged period of time, such as six months to a year, then think about putting this experience in your work or education history.

2. Working
I have discovered that much more as well as much more people are working while they travel; for example, I worked during my year in Vietnam. work that is appropriate to your field is essential to highlight. Did you do any type of freelance work, consulting, work at a hostel, or ESL instruction? If so, this can go into your work history.

I highlighted my different work experiences as worldwide work experience:

ESL Instructor: ILA Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Teaching adults English as a second Language (ESL)Consultant: CAMENAE, Singapore

Delivered a usability analysis of the e-commerce site as well as led subsequent redesign

Conducted tests as well as produced a regression test plan

Consulted with owners on their company vision as well as guaranteed that it can be supported on the site. provided assistance on short- as well as long-lasting company plans as well as their technical implementation.

3. Blogging
Did you blog, compose for publications, or do photography? All of these things show that you took your travels seriously. believe about the new skills you discovered when preserving your blog. Did you boost your understanding about browse engine optimization, marketing or sales of affiliate programs, coding, or social media tools?

Laura Keller did a profession break with her hubby Ryan as well as blogged about it at round We Go . She represented her blogging in the complying with way:

Digital Entrepreneur, travel blog writer & world Explorer

Expanded economic as well as cultural views while checking out 20 countries in 14 months of comprehensive travel across six continents

Created, launched, as well as held the travel site RoundWedGo.com, drawing in 10,000 distinct monthly visitors

Governed on the internet traffic, social media, as well as SEO to produce marketing as well as sponsorship income for RoundWeGo.com

Contributed travel articles to leading way of life as well as travel sites as well as blogs

Be sure to talk about the soft skills

Even if all you did was lounge around a beach all the time as well as drink beer, you chosen up some company skills while traveling around the world. It’s difficult to believe about mundane daily experiences as skill building, however they are. There are a great deal of company skills you can discover without really having gone to company school. In fact, these “business skills” are just essential life skills that can provide you an edge:

Negotiation skills – All that time spent in markets haggling over the expense of a magnet was beneficial. You were subjected to as well as employed different settlement tactics that can be highlighted. companies want people who are sharp negotiators as well as can make deals, not people who are pushovers.

Budgeting as well as planning – You many likely had to plan as well as save for your profession break. In addition, you continued to screen your budget plan as well as evaluated any type of monetary risks.

Adaptability – When you travel, things go wrong, plans change, there are mudslides that you can’t predict. As a traveler, you are required to modification plans constantly. You deal with the problems that hurdle your method rapidly after a few months on the road. In the ever-changing world of business, the capability to adapt is important.

Communication skills – When trying to converse in foreign cultures, verbal as well as nonverbal communication is required to conquer language as well as cultural barriers. This skill is assists you offer with people, which is an essential element of any type of job. workers with great communication skills are the ones who increase fast.

All of these new skills belong on your résumé. as well as when you are asked about them in an interview, you’ll be able to share an outstanding story about “that time in Vietnam…” when a skill came in useful as well as exactly how it can assist you in your job. As Kristin Zibell says, “In an interview, I utilized travel stories to show soft skills, like handling adversity or ambiguity. I shared my travel experience as a part of my expert story. This method made me a much more unforgettable as well as fascinating candidate.”

Use your travel to make you stand out. keep in mind that numerous of these experiences, if explained in a expert manner, will make you stand apart from other candidates.

Don’t hide your travel when searching for a job — embrace it!

Sherry Ott is a long term traveler, blogger, as well as professional photographer at Ottsworld. She’s likewise a co-founder of Meet, Plan, Go!, a site as well as national travel event mentor you exactly how you can take your extremely own traveling profession break or sabbatical.

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applying for a South Korean visa in Cebu is not that different from that in Manila. The required files are exactly the same. The only difference is in the actual lodging of the application at the consular office and the length of the processing time.

A pal very recently applied for a South Korean visa in Cebu and we asked her to file every step of the way, so now we’re sharing it with you. here goes.

Note: The Korean Consulate in Cebu is not affected by the changes involving embassy-designated travel agencies. The consulate will continue accepting walk-in applications directly. However, if you choose to apply through travel agency for whatever reason, you may do so. For that, read this instead: new KOREAN VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

1. gather all basic requirements.

The set of requirements varies according to the applicant’s employment status. In this post, we will only tackle the four many common types of applicants: employees, self-employed, housewives, and students. The list follows a certain order, but for the purpose of this short article (and so you would easily understand the process), let’s break it down to basic, financial, and OECD documents.

Here are the basic requirements regardless of your employment status. Meaning, ALL applicants should have the following:

Duly accomplished application form. new form as of January 2020: download here. You can also find it below.

Passport (must still be valid for at least 6 months)

Photocopy of the passport Bio page (Page 2)

1 passport size colored photo

If invited by a Korean: an Invitation letter and a copy of the inviter’s passport. (Ignore if not applicable.)

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The section 2 of the application form calls for details of Visa Issuance Confirmation. This section is only for those with a file called “Confirmation of Visa Issuance.” numerous people think it refers to previous Korean visas; NO, IT DOESN’T. The “Visa Issuance Confirmation” is a completely different document, typically issued in Korea.

2. complete financial and employment documents.

For Employees

Certificate of Employment. should be original; and should have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s hr department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed.

Original personal bank Certificate. should include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.

Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook covering the last 3 months.

ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316.

Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)

For Self-Employed

Photocopy of company registration form from DTI or SEC

Photocopy of company permit or Mayor’s permit

Photocopy of ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank

Original personal bank Certificate. should include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.

Original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook covering the last 3 months.

Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)

For Housewives or house Husbands

Your own or your husband’s original bank Certificate. should include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.

Your own or your husband’s bank Statement. original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.

If spouse is employed
– Husband’s original Certificate of Employment. should be original; and should have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s hr department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed.
– copy of ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316 Copy.

If spouse is self-employed
– copy of husband’s company Registration from SEC or DTI
– copy of husband’s company permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Photocopy of husband’s ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank

Photocopy of NSO marriage Certificate

For Students

Original school Certificate

Photocopy of school ID

Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate of applicant

If parents are employed
– Parents’ original Certificate of Employment. should be original; and should have the address of the employer, the landline number and email address of employer’s hr department, applicant’s position, date hired, and compensation. Mobile number is not allowed.
– copy of ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316 Copy

If parents are self-employed
– copy of parents’ company Registration from SEC or DTI
– copy of parents’ company permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Photocopy of parents’ ITR (Income tax Return) or form 2316 with corresponding payment receipt from BIR authorized bank

Parents’ original bank Certificate. should include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB.

Parents’ bank Statement. original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.

Copy of parents’ marriage certificate.

UPDATE! (March 2018): The embassy has announced that starting 26 March 2018, first-time travelers who have NOT been to any OECD country as a traveler within the last 5 years should submit the following::

Starting July 1, 2018. The company alphalist is no longer required. However, it may be requested as additional file for some applicants.

For employees applying before July 1, 2018, you should submit ITR with BIR received or BIR certified true copy stamp + copy of Alpha list with BIR received Stamp. You should highlight your name on the alpha list. If you cannot submit company alphalist for whatever reason (usually, confidentiality issue), you can ask your company to write a letter of explanation and submit that. However, according to the embassy, there may be drawback in visa approval for those who fails to submit. but this is the best you can do in this case.

For Self-Employed, BIR form with Corresponding payment Receipt from a BIR-authorized bank.

If you’re a freelancer, read: Korea Visa FAQs

3. Photocopy all your OECD Visas

Only if you have them. If you don’t have any, skip this part.

What’s OECD, you ask? It’s the Organisation for economic Co-operation and Development. To see all the member countries of this organization, check out this website.

If you have been given a visa for any OECD country, you need to submit both the original copy and a photocopy of it. If you have multiple, submit them all. Although this does NOT guarantee approval, it gives you better chances.

Update: JAPAN VISA is no longer honored for OECD consideration by the Korean Embassy.

Submission of ITR is waived for applicants who have traveled to South Korea much more than 2x within the last 4 years and applicants who have traveled at least once to any OECD country within the last 5 years. This is according to Constellation Travels, which is an official embassy-designated travel agency.

4. submit the files to the Korean Consulate in Cebu.

Once you have completed all the requirements, it’s time to go the consular office. They entertain visa applications Mondays-Fridays 9am-11am only. closed on weekends and holidays. If you’re not from Cebu but traveling there to apply, note that there may be local holidays so double check before going.

Also, Bring 2 valid IDs aside from your passport. I’ll discuss why later.

Here’s the address:

KOREAN CONSULATE IN CEBU
12th floor Chinabank corporate Center, lot 2, Samar loop Cor. road 5, Cebu company Park, Mabolo, Cebu City
Email Address: phi_cebu2015@mofa.go.kr
Contact No.: (63-32) 231-1516(-9)

Here’s how to lodge your application:

When you reach the lobby of Chinabank corporate Center, method the concierge, sign in, and leave an ID.

Take the elevator to the 12th floor.

Walk to your right. A guard will examine your bag again. You will then be asked for another ID, which is why you ought to bring 2 IDs. The video camera on your phone will be covered with a sticker. You will then be given a number and a list of files (depending on your employment status).

Arrange your files according to that list.

When your number is called, method the VISA window (the one closest to the entrance) and hand over all the requirements. The officer will check each file and briefly evaluate it. If something’s not best or insufficient, all your files will be handed back to you (so make sure they’re complete and correct).

If the officer finds your pile satisfactory, you’ll be given a slip indicating the date and time of passport pick-up.

Visa Processing Schedule:
Mondays-Fridays 9am-11am only

Visa Fees:
FREE for stays shorter than 59
P1350 for 60-90-day stays

Processing time:
10-26 working days* depending on the volume of applications that week.

*IMPORTANT! The Korean Consulate in Cebu’s last announcement on their site states that the processing time will be 24-26 days. but it actually changes week after week depending on the volume of applicants. best to call them beforehand for the most recent processing period or check the most recent announcement on their website.

5. pick up your passport on the scheduled date of release.

Return to the embassy on the date indicated on the slip given to you and claim your passpport, hopefully it has a visa affixed to it.

Releasing of visa schedule:
Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Before leaving the counter, double check that your name, passport number, and other details are appropriate to avoid troubles in the future.

If you have much more questions, we answered frequently asked questions here: Korea Visa FAQs

For much more information about Korean visa applications, contact or check out the official site of the Korean Embassy. While we always try to keep this post updated, always double check with the embassy.

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