This coming February 11, 2020 at 10am (New Zealand time), 5am (Philippine time), New Zealand will open it's Working Holiday Visa to all Filipinos aged 18 to 30 years old. Take note, only 100 slots available so be sure to wake up early as this will be full in just minutes. What is a Working Holiday Visa (WHV)? Philippines Working Holiday Visa is a visa provided by New Zealand, which … [Read more...]
Taiwan VISA-FREE entry for Filipinos
2018 UPDATE: The trial visa-free travel program for visitors to Taiwan from the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei is extended for another year – July 31, 2019. Taiwanese Embassy just confirmed that starting November 1, 2017, Filipinos can fly to Taiwan with NO visa needed! You do not have to apply for a tourist visa nor Travel Authorization Certificate. Just make sure you have the following … [Read more...]
30 before 30: The Wandering Couple’s Bucketlist
Time indeed flies fast. For our case, it seems like time flew like a speeding bullet. When we look at the calendar in each passing day, it has slowly crept on our mind that we are, sadly, nearing the big 'THREE 0'! We became a couple when I was just 21 and Sheena was 20, and we've shared a lot of experiences together. So, before hitting the big 'THREE O' we agreed on compiling a checklist of … [Read more...]
Drone Laws in Southeast Asia
Giving us a beautiful perspective of places we travel to, drone usage has seen an upward trend the past few years. However, there are regulations when flying, and Drone Laws in Southeast Asia should be considered when you plan to visit Southeast Asian countries and fly your drone. Drones are considered new technology, so Drone Laws in Southeast Asia may not be as concrete yet, but there are … [Read more...]
How to Cheat and Book Airline Promo Fares
Yes, we should have not used the word 'cheat' as it is such a strong word. We get asked a lot by our friends as to how we book airline promo fares during promotions, so we decided to create this post for a guide for our friends to get them off our backs on how to do it. If you are the "promo-booking virtuoso", leave now as this post is not for you. You can spend time reading our past travel … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks When Traveling with an Infant/Baby
April 2015 was when we welcomed a new member to the family, our baby Aeary. It was but automatic that on that day forward, she becomes a part of every plans (including travel). When we booked our flight for Japan (here's a guide on how to apply for a Tourist Visa for Japan), I was so excited to the thought of having our then 7-month old baby girl coming with us. Of course, traveling with an … [Read more...]
How to Apply for an Australian Tourist Visa for Filipinos
During an airfare promo from AirAsia a few months back, we frantically booked seats to wherever the promo applied. When the dust settled, we were able to book multiple flights to 7 countries, all Asian countries, except one, the Land Down Under, Australia. We were thrilled, but in the back of our minds, we were wary of the Visa application process, but armed with Visas from South Korea and … [Read more...]
JAPAN: Surviving 8 days in Tokyo with a ₱15,000 Budget
Will you be able to survive 8 days in Tokyo with a tight budget? 'Japan is an expensive place. You need to save up a lot if you plan to travel there', has almost always been the narrative from people we know when they heard we were traveling to Japan. After our brief stay in Japan, our friends could have attached a Polygraph (aka 'lie-detector'), when we told them how much we spent during … [Read more...]
JAPAN: Most Useful Mobile Apps When Traveling in Japan
Japan, at first thought, was an intimidating place to travel to for me, specially considering that not a lot of people speak English. Through the help of these useful Mobile Apps, this made our trip to Japan much easier. First, we'll start with 2 essential apps no matter which country you visit: Google Maps - With this app, you become Christopher Columbus-like navigating in and around the … [Read more...]
How to apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa for Filipinos
Like Japan (here's our guide to applying for a Japan Tourist Visa for Filipinos), Filipinos also need a Travel Visa for South Korea to be allowed entry to the country, so here's our guide on how to apply for a South Korea Tourist Visa for Filipinos. The land of Kimchi and KPop, South Korea, has been one of the favorite travel destinations for Filipinos for the past years. Maybe it's the influx … [Read more...]