It was on my birthday and we were so busy during December, thought we didn’t make it on time. Plus, my hubby is Filipino so visa applied. But yeah, he got it on time!!!
Since there is no direct flight from Manila to Hokkaido so we just need to do little homework.
Day 1 – Flight from Manila to Hokkaido , Dinner at Ramen Arena
Day 2 – Otaru Day
Day 3 – Sapporo Clock Tower (Christmas Fiesta), Sapporo TV Tower, Hokkaido Government office
Day 4 – Mount Moiwa Ropeway, Sapporo Beer Garden
Day 5 – Flight back to Manila
Let’s start the Journey. We took flight with Jet Star and the flight start from Manila at 9AM, transit at Osaka, then touch down at Hokkaido in the night. ( I used to fly from Bangkok direct to Hokkaido, I wish one day Manila have direct flight too)
Ready for Hokkaido!!View from 22A SeatArrived at Osaka AirportTook Robot train shuttle to Transit Self service Check in Kiosks On Air, way to HokkaidoTime to take JR Train to SapporoTrain from New Chitose-Shi Airport > to SapporoArrived at Sapporo main station – The most busies Train BUT!!! People discipline so no one going to push you just like you experience in Metro Manila 🙂
So did advance booking Milford Sound with Real Journey. The Trip included pickup – drop off to/from hotel, with coffee and tea on ferry during sailing to Milford.
Bus pick up from Hotel exactly at 7am ( bring your own snack and box lunch if you like)
Comfort Seat
The first stop at Gas Station at TAKAHO, where you can have your own refreshment with minis top and use of comfort room can be found here.
Then the bus stop and fantastic view where you can experience the fog touch the cloud and it near by mountain mirror.
FreezingBefore reach Milford Pier
So there is slightly traffic when about to goin tunnel because of heavy snow and slippery road. Signal has been warn and all driver slickly follow the sign. If you drive yourself, please always check weather and Milford sound is far, so you have to manage your time. – Drive Safe!
Overall the whole day was great, and enjoyed scenery along the way.!
So we made our trip before lockdown during February 2020 end and never regret we went there after we been searching and watch how many youtuber went there. Finally, we found our peaceful place and you must visit when you in PHILIPPINES!
Recommended Flight : Early Morning, Estimate arrive at CEBU Airport by 4am
Ferry Boat : We took white taxi (150 peso by meter) to North bus terminal
Bus to Hagnayan port : We took Bus to Hagnayan port , Took 3.5 hours on bus
Ferry : Once arrived at pot. fill up the form, pay entrance fee for all visitor, Ferry will start sailing and 1.5 – 2 hours until you reach Santa Fe Pot of Bantaya island.
At Arrival Bantayan : Pay fee and fill up visitor form.
Choose type of your transport, rent a bike or ride a friendly tricycle to your hotel or you can waiting your hotel shuttle service here.
At Departure from Bantayan : Pay fee and take ferry!
So we have one day free in Bangkok and I took time off for easy day for us and we thinking why dont try to visit new building name Mahanakorn Building.
We called and ask for promotion on weekday and yes! we got it. So walked in promotion cost 680THB until the TOP.
King Power MahaNakhon (Thai: คิง เพาเวอร์ มหานคร), formerly known as MahaNakhon (มหานคร), is a mixed-useskyscraper in the Silom/Sathoncentral business district of Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in December 2016.[1] It features the unconventional appearance of a glass curtain walled square tower with a cuboid-surfaced spiral cut into the side of the building. Following transfer of the first residential units in April 2016, at 314.2 metres (1,031 ft) with 77 floors, it was recognized as the tallest building in Thailand on 4 May 2016 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).[2] Featuring hotel, retail and residences, 200 units of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok inside the building are priced between around $US1,100,000 to $US17,000,000, making it one of the most expensive condominiums in Bangkok.[3]
The building was recognised as the tallest building in Thailand until the Magnolias Waterfront Residences at ICONSIAM breaks the record in 2018 with the height of 317 metre. More info, please refer wiki here
Simply took BTS Drop at Chong Non Si Station, Exit 3 > Then you walk follow the sign until you saw Mahanakorn Building. Proceed to ticket counter and get your owrn promotion.
For Thai local, most of promotion offer using with Thailand Credit card. So keep checking for your benefit.
Also you can purchase ticket online, redeem at the same counter. Simple as that.^^
if you stay in hotel near by, such as Trinity Hotel, Triple Two Silom or Pullman Bangkok Hotel G << These are just walking distance.
Visited Borcay Day 2 after re-opening, all I can say it is hassle but if you well prepare like what requirement said. You will be OK!
We landed at Caticlan Airport at New Arrival, we took shuttle to pier its cost us 700 peso.(which is you can get something local and cheaper, just wait) – Something we noticed when we pass the check point ( Verified and get stamp certified approved to enter island)
The island shuttle reuse the ticket which is they should not. One thing, we didn’t pay is when you Leave Boracay, No Environment to Pay again.
So when we leave, we took tricycle front of Mcodnal 5 of us cost 120peso. Nothing fancy, not VIP but stay local and save our budget. Why would we spend more and get less than expect right ?
Boracay sand it perfectly fine. Always love it here.
I read a news and I heard it from TV and this is what traveler needed to practice as of now when travelling to BORACAY
The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force has updated its official list of accredited accommodation establishments permitted to start operations from the island’s scheduled reopening on October 26 onward.
The list was released up to July 2019 by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Whatever type of accommodation you going to book. Just make sure it is on the accredited List below.
There was the day that’s we arrived in Auckland New Zealand for very FIRST Time and jackpot!! we forgot the date of arrival date…so we HAVE TO book urgent hotel and we found. iBIS HOTEL Auckland!!
Lucky we are accor plus member hotel. I quickly open an app and book though and boom! I got a room!!!!
First impression since this is quick book and 3 stars hotel. The location is convenience and location in mid of Queens Street.
Room size is just fair enough for the price, comfy bed let’s us sleep well after long flight.
There are hot/cold shower. Mini Freezer, Heater, Balcony, Mini Dinning table, TV.
We book high floor with the view of Auckland bay ( Lake i guess) partially. We did’t book breakfast instead, we cook our quick meal which is we able to get from nearest convenience store.
Queens Bed High Floor with Mini Balcony
iBis Budget Central Hotel
Address: 20 Wyndham St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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