I love, love reading Trip Advisor reviews. In fact, making published notes of all the hotels I've stayed in (all-expenses paid and those I paid for!) is high on my must-do list. I just dig how guests become so candid, if a service dissatisfies them, or how they glow with praises if they're happy with their accommodations. When somebody writes " their rooms are disgusting DO NOT WEAR BEAR FOOT>>>>STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL BY ALL MEANS..." (quote unquote) you just gotta believe them :D And having a positive review on Trip Advisor should be what every well-meaning hotel ... Continue Reading...
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
If you go to Taiwan, don't just linger in Taipei. Make an effort to ride their high-speed trains and wander in the outskirts where one can marvel in Taiwan's countryside beauty. Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County was particularly beautiful and as charming as its name. I would recommend it for couples taking their honeymoon, or people just wanting some peace and quiet. Let these pictures speak for itself: View of the harbor where well maintained yachts are kept - View from our hotel room - ... Continue Reading...
How to apply for a Taiwan visa
One of the things that made my recent overseas trip harder than usual was compiling documentary requirements for the Taiwan visa. The last time I did so was for a trip to Japan in 2005. I've also gotten so used to travelling around Southeast Asia where getting around (luckily) doesn't require a visa for Filipinos. You need to have patience and attention to details when completing your visa requirements and also make sure - first and foremost - that your Philippine passport does not expire in six months, otherwise you may not be able to travel. The good news: if you ... Continue Reading...
EVA Air (BR 272) flight, Manila to Taipei
I haven't gotten out of the country in close to a year, and so an opportunity to go to Taiwan was a welcome respite. I can't believe how close Taipei is to Manila. Flight time to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport via the Taiwanese-owned EVA Air was only one hour, 36 minutes! I think a domestic trip to Davao City takes longer :D I was also happy to try EVA Air, since this is one airline I haven't tried before. Was much comforted with the fact that this was included in my previous post about the world's safest airlines. For the Manila-Taipei-Manila leg, EVA uses ... Continue Reading...
21 new sites on UNESCO World Heritage List named
The Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras in the Philippines made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. Let's see which places made it to the list for 2010. Have you been here? World Heritage List of Sites in Danger: Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery (Georgia); Rainforests of Atsinanana (Madagascar); Tombs of Buganda Kings (Uganda); Everglades National Park (United States of America) The new mixed site is: Papahnaumokukea (United States of America) New cultural sites: Australian Convict Sites (Australia); São Francisco Square in the Town of ... Continue Reading...
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