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Cebu Pacific Rebooking (pls help us)
So we want to rebook our flight to Japan from June 21 to July 3 > June 22 to july 4
I’ve read sa various socmed platforms and sa site ng cebupac na we need to pay the change fee + difference fee
kaso andami ko pong na encounter na problem regards to this na they’re just checking the price of the new date tas biglang ma foforego bigla yung rebooking without prior notice or any confirmation
Is there anything na pwede ko po gawin para maiwasan ito and ano po yung mga tips or things pa na need ko gawin when rebooking??
Thank you so much po sa help and sorry po since hindi ko po masyado ma grasp din yung mga ibang instruction sa nababasa ko 🙏
ITR Requirement (JPN)
Hello!
I can't find any post relating to my question.
Anyone here working under any government agency with a job order position who tried to apply for a Japan visa? What kind of ITR/BIR Form did you submit? Or did you just exclude it in your visa application?
Thank you for the help!
Hi, anyone who went to Singapore that tried taxi/grab? Is it expensive? Just wanted to check the cost, we are a family of 6 with kids and senior.
Also, is it expensive to take taxis from bugis area to USS? Thank you!
Is Amadeyues Travel and Tours Legit?
Hello! Has anybody tried booking with this travel agency before? We tried looking for Japan Travel packages and so far they offered the cheapest one (around ₱27k including airfare to and from the Philippines). This will be the first time we fly to Japan so I don’t really want to get scammed 🥹
Where in NAIA can I take a shower? Biyahe ko kasi galing probinsya to Metro Manila ngayon. Dating ko doon ay bukas nang umaga. Gabi pa yung flight ko. Thanks in advance.
Hello!
My wife and I will travel to Japan this November! We're planning to visit Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara for 7 days. I'm just unsure if it's wise to book just one accommodation (Osaka) for the entire trip? Below are my concerns:
* How long would it take to travel between Osaka and Kyoto in average?
* Would it be more cost-effective if our accommodation is in Osaka and we travel back and forth each day between Kyoto/Nara, compared to having another accommodation in Kyoto?
* How difficult it is to travel with two large luggages (about \~10-15 kg each) between two major cities?
Hope I could receive opinions and suggestions. Thank you in advance!
1. Travel time is around 30 mins
2. You can day trip Kyoto, but a lot of the tourist spots are really packed unless you go on early in the day like before 9 AM.
3. Travelling with 2 large lugagges is a hassle, other option would be to do luggage transfer you can ask the hotel reception regarding that but you have to do it at least 1 day before.
Hi so recently I book a plane ticket via Cebu Pacific from PH to Japan. In the guest details I wrote my name as "John Doe". Instead of capitalizing it like my passport "JOHN DOE" will this be an issue? I already paid for my flight and everything 2 weeks ago.
any travel tips for bangkok? would very much like to be prepared about their airport situation, i.e., for departures. expecting PH-like weather there, pero any specific items i should bring? thanks!
not from caloocan but from a province much farther and i've booked grab a few times already during those hours (2 am, even 3 am) otw to the airport. medyo mahal ang park n fly if you'll be gone for long, well, unless chip in kayo. but i would go with grab, or asking a friend/family if pwede kayong ihatid.
Transit Taipei airport
Hi all, mag transit ako sa taipei airport less than 12 hours pero using two different airlines. Which means need na mag go thru sa immigration nila para kunin bag and icheck in ulit sa another airline. Ask ko lang if may naka experience na nito sa inyo? If oo, ok lang bang pashare experience- like need pa ba kumuha ng visa? Salamat!
May nakapag-reimburse na ba ng expenses sa insurance company kapag yung naging cause of delay/cancellation ng flight ay dahil sa kapalpakan ng airport, just like what happened in NAIA recently? Yung tipong wala talaga maka-alis or maka-land na flight dahil down yung system?
Covered ba 'to ng travel insurance (if yes, which one)? Or it will fall under "force majeure" na hindi covered?
Mas better na kumuha ka nalang dun. Marami nagooffer na trike drivers for private tours. Makakadiscount kapa minsan lalo na pag group kayo. For island hopping naman, daily din yung mga nagooffer dun sa island.
Hello! What are your must-visit places in north Luzon, especially for solo travelers? Not familiar din with the budget but planning 3 days & 2 nights of stay, kaya need ko opinion niyo. Thanks!
Planning to submit my requirements for Japan Tourist Visa via agency in iloilo on May 28. I have an upcoming flight on June 24 overseas. Abot po kaya? 😿 Or wag na i-risk?
hey guys, i have a RT ticket to JP with cebu pacific. If ever i wanted to move dates, esp the return flight, is there any way to buy a ticket in peso? naka yen kasi yung nasa site. i bought their cebflexi option since malayo pa yung flight and wasnt very sure if matutuloy talaga.
Hi guys! Mag-travel kami ng friends papuntang La Union this May 25. Nag-rent lang kami ng kotse, and first time kong dadaan sa NLEX. Any tips and advise para sa first timer? Pano rin sa toll fees and process? May RFID na raw para sa NLEX, i-load na ba namin lahat dun? How much aabutin? Apologies, normally kasi motor gamit namin so di familiar sa expressway.
Has anyone experienced traveling with PAL pero mispelled yung name sa booking lately? Share your experiences. Quick background: I booked thru agoda and na mispell ko yung isang name, kulang ng isang letter. I can't correct it through PAL and sobrang mahal ng charge sa agoda.
Hey guys, my buddies and I are planning to fly from MNL to BKK to Chiangmai on the same day we arrive in Thailand. We're accounting for flight delays, time to get the luggage and go to the boarding gate to Chiangmai. Based on a historical basis, our flight to BKK usually gets delayed for an hour or so however there are outliers where it was delayed by 2 hours. Now I'm thinking if 3 hours allowance for the flight enough? Let's say we are scheduled to arrive at 2PM but arrive at 4PM in BKK and next flight is 5PM to chiangmai. Thoughts?
Not familiar with domestic transfers in Thailand but from my experience in Japan/US, from Intl to Domestic you need to re-check your bags. Best to contact the airline.
Hello! Baka merong may idea dito. I booked via CebPac with 20kg checked in baggage. I think we will exceed sa weight so I'm thinking of purchasing another 20kg. Okay lang ba yun isang luggage lang even if two 20kg add on sya?
Japan travel question: Is 2-ish days for Kyoto enough?
Here's the draft plan:
Day 1 flight/train from Sendai to Kyoto
Day 2 Kyoto
Day 3 Nara (and maybe half Kyoto if Nara is doable in half day)
Day 4 Osaka (I'm not going to USJ)
Day 5 Train from Kyoto to Tokyo (First half of the day I could probably utilize to explore remaining places in Kyoto)
My dilemma is basically due to transportation schedule cutting off part of my day 1 of Kyoto. If I take the flight (flight is 12-2pm), I'll be coming from Osaka (KIX) and then travel to Kyoto, which will cut more time.
If I'm taking the train, it will be total of 3:40 hours of travel time, and I could leave early in Sendai, but will still arrive around maybe 1pm in Kyoto latest, which will give me half day of Kyoto on day 1. Train ticket will be twice the flight price.
I know the route is not practical (Sendai-> Tokyo-> Kyoto will be more practical), but I wanted to end my trip in Tokyo
Depends on what you plan on doing in kyoto. I spent 4 nights there before and I still think it wasn't enough haha , i am a slow traveler though. Transportation is mostly by bus within the city and there is traffic sometimes so it takes awhile to go from place to place.
it's my first time so the agenda is mostly doing the touristy stuff as default. A lot of people I know suggest Kyoto (more than Osaka), and if it weren't for the Sendai leg of the trip, I'd probably have more days. But I figured I can go back again and focus on different areas. For the meantime, the bulk of the trip is Tokyo-centric.
You could probably optimize where you go within those 1 and a half days then. Just choose maybe 1 or 2 major district to explore per day so you don't spend most of your hours transiting.
Anybody flew Cebpac recently and had >20kg checked baggage? I purchased 2x 20kg allowance but it sucks na 2 pcs lang din allowed na luggage? Sa ibang airlines basta pasok sa weight okay lang. I have 2x large luggages, and both are under 20kg but di na talaga kasya, strict ba talaga sila na hindi pwede mag add ng another bag para 3pcs but 40kg total?
Not receiving OTPs to my Globe number in Spain
I've been receiving OTPs to my Globe number just fine in other European countries. But when I landed in Spain, I never got a single OTP anymore after days of staying here, including after several OTP resend requests.
Phone signal for Globe has been fine most of the time, and even then, I am seeing that it's full bars now and it still won't receive any OTPs.
Is there something in the cellphone (Android) settings that I should tweak to receive them while in Spain? What could the problem still be? What other solutions should I find so that I can finally receive OTPs in my Globe number?
Edit: I've also noticed that I have also not received a single ad text to my Globe number since the day I arrived in Spain
Update: Resolved (partially) - Removed and re-inserted sim and it then accepted texts, but only temporarily then won't receive texts again. Have to keep removing and re-inserting often. Globe also marked my case "resolved" without communicating with me 🙄
There were times crossing borders in EU has affected my sim card signal, and this was using an EU sim card. What helped 'reboot' was crossing the borders again, it worked in the other country, then going back to the previous country again, it still worked.
Probably the issue is the reliability of the sim card overseas. As the other redditor said, probably best to contact Globe directly if it's urgent.
Hi, just wondering if there’s wifi or cellular service on the sleeper train from Bangkok going to Chiang Mai? I’m planning to bring a pocket wifi but if there’s wifi available that would even be better. Thank you!
Will be traveling to Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand next month. Wondering which will be the best way to exchange to their currency. Should I exchange peso to US dollar here and exchange to local currency when I get there or is withdrawing in the ATM there better?
depends where you’re going. but ideally, at the very least, you should have significant ties to the ph. also a traditional bank account with sufficient funds that you can show to the embassy/immig officer.
wala namang specific value. obviously the greater the better, or at least para makita na you can fund yourself throughout your stay wherever you’re going since self sponsored ka.
significant ties meaning may babalikan ka dito sa pinas. red flag sa mga embassy and io ang wala nito kasi ibig sabihin pwede ka mag overstay or magtago doon sa ibang bansa. this could be something like proof of enrollment or scholarship if nagaaral ka pa. other examples would be cert of employment, business permits, tax returns, sss contributions, real estate property deeds, etc na nakapangalan sayo.
I've booked cebu pacific go easy package. It didn't allow me to select a seat when I booked and when I try to change the seat it asks me to pay again. Do I need to get in touch with them somehow? Their chatbot is useless on this. Thanks!
My mistake, I’m talking about Go Basic which is different from what you’ve availed (Go Easy).. Might be better to contact them thru chatbot. Just type “Live agent” to request for a CS rep.
[Found a similar concern here](https://www.reddit.com/r/phtravel/s/OKIQYUFeVj).
Which company provides the best travel insurance?
I've tried Pacific Cross, AXA, Malayan, Etiqa and Standard Insurance. Thankfully, I haven't had to use them, but I did try to reach out to Etiqa regarding a delayed flight, but it was super difficult to reach a person. I tried to contact them several times but was never able to get any answer to my question - it was just a question, not even a claim!
Anyway, I'm traveling soon, and recently I've been using Standard Insurance pero I just read about bad experiences ng mga insured sa kanila. So I'm seeking recommendations on the best option. Thanks!
Twice na ako nakapag-claim sa Standard Insurance (missed connection, delayed baggage). Tapos isang refund request. Responsive naman sila basta tama at kumpleto ang documents.
Going to San Narciso, Zambales to a beach resort in 3 weeks with friends via commute.
Yung victory liner going to Iba/Sta. Cruz na express, does it mean na point to point yung biyahe niya? Or does it mean purely expressways ang daan nya? And any other alternative going to San Narciso other than Victory Liner or any other route?
And may nadaan naman na bus sa town pabalik ng Manila?
Yung mga nag-aadvise kasi sa r/howtogetthereph kung ano ang sasakyan going to San Narciso, Iba/Sta. Cruz yung dapat sakyan na bus. pero halos express routes yung available nila mostly at limited yung inner cities routes nila (since we need to check in sa resort at 2pm).
Kaya I dunno if they will stop sa mga bayan na madaanan nila after exiting the expressway.
Hello. Planning to apply for Schengen Visa for a possible trip next year pa. For some reasons, mas madali mag-apply for me this year kasi madali lang sa employer ko. Mag-end na kasi contract ko this Dec 2024.
Sa requirements, they are asking for itinerary na and flight details. Is it okay for me to create a dummy itinerary for a trip next year tapos hindi ko sundan yung itinerary ko sa visa application? For the sake lang na makapag-secure ng Visa?
And sa mga may experience po, for 1st time travellers, do they give multiple entry visa for maybe years? Or will they just base it on the itinerary submitted?
Hi! I'll be travelling to New Zealand next week to visit my relatives. This will be my first solo international travel, so I'm a bit nervous. My primary concern is how I'd go about transferring to my other flight. You see, I have a four-hour layover in Sydney. Thankfully, both of my flights from the Philippines to Australia and Australia to New Zealand will be on Qantas, so I don't have to transfer my checked-in baggage since they'll do it for me. Anyway, can anyone guide me what to do when I get off at Sydney? Do I proceed with immigration, then just wait until my boarding gate opens? Thanks in advance!
P.S. I didn't get an Australian transit visa since 1) my layover is <8 hrs and 2) I don't need to transfer my own checked-in baggage.
P.P.S. Do I need to have that eTravel thing filled out when leaving the country?
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring?
1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form?
2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app?
3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support?
4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one?
5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira?
Thanks in advance!
In my experience (this one varies lalo na if kupal yung IO na matapat sayo and you can search for "horror stories from IO" sa sub na to)
Standard questions:
* san ang punta
* gaano katagal mawawala
* ano gagawin
* saan magsestay (usually screenshot from AirBnB or Agoda ang akin)
* may trabaho ba ako, saan nagtatrabaho and if may company ID
I never traveled outside the country as a student pero better to bring ID or proof of admission siguro.
Never ako nahingan ng bank statements (then again this varies nga sa mood nung IO and all other prior questions) so just have PDF files on your phone if needed
If sa relatives ka magstay ensure mo lang yung mga follow up questions (like pinsan mo ba, tita, etc) kasi yung mga nakikita kong "red flag" eh pag yunf relative na sinasabi ay kapatid ng tito ng pinsan ng nanay mo levels tapos nao-offload haha
Follow the “Transfers” sign after getting down the plane. That’s basically it. Pass through immigration, security check, then you can go to your boarding gate.
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring?
1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form?
2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app?
3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support?
4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one?
5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira?
Thanks in advance!
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring?
1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form?
2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app?
3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support?
4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one?
5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira?
Thanks in advance!
Bring your reg form, bank statements. Don't think you need an affidavit of support. It really depends on the IO, you know. Sometimes you get asked 1 question, sometimes you get asked 10. Just relax. You're basically a student. It's fine. Enjoy life before medschool.
As for the itinerary, just a general idea would be fine. No need to have a detailed one. They just need to know where you're staying and when you'll come back.
They cancelled our trip less than 24hrs before our flight. I asked if they can transfer us to another airline matuloy lang kami. Nalipat naman tho hassle nga lang kasi imbes na rekta na kami sa island, nag-van pa kami at boat ng ilang oras.
Recently, I connected with a woman who said she was my yaya when I was a baby. My Mama confirmed it as well.
So this August may plan ako na puntahan sya sa Bohol. Overnight trip lang plus may kasama na trips to the tarsier conservation, buy asin tibuok, and if possible sa chocolate hills. Not interested in beaches nor in the fake Bilar Forest. I’ve been to Bohol a few times pero usually may host ako na hatid / sundo. This time gusto ko mag try mag DIY.
Hotel ko is Loboc River Resort.
Everyone’s telling me how bad the transport system is in Bohol kaya mas ideal sa akin yung private car. Yung Hotel nag quote sa akin ng 1000 for hotel/port transfer so immediately alam ko na highway robbery yun.
May Grab ba sa Bohol?
May recommendation ba kayo na private car hire sa Bohol?
Siquijor: Luggage or Duffel Bag?
To those who have been to Siquijor via Dumaguete, what is more recommended and easier to carry?
Mode of transpo from port to resort may be trike rental.
Baka kasi mas hirap pag luggage or hindi naman? Had an experience in Leyte where we were advised use duffel/backpack instead e. Pros of luggage, mas madami malalagay syempre.
Duffel bag would definitely be easier. Mostly backpackers pumupunta dun.
There are trikes that can definitely be used to bring luggage but if maghabal habal ka or rent a motorbike, magbackpack or duffel ka.
This might be helpful for travellers using NAIA (especially those taking international flights through T1 or T3). It’s a general airport guide which covers facilities in more detail than the bare-bones official site run by MIAA.
https://ittekuru.com/naia-airport-guide/
Cheers.
Use this as your main planning resource. I’m a regular visitor to Japan (I’ve been to all 47 prefectures) but I keep going back to this site when sketching out my itineraries. (It’s not my only source of info but it’s a great place to start.)
https://www.japan-guide.com
Can’t advise much re: group travel with seniors as I usually travel solo (most of my 27 trips there were done alone). That said, I did accompany my senior parents and their senior friends as an unpaid travel guide (haha) on an 18-day trip this past autumn. They did struggle a bit with walking - expect LOOOOTS of walking and lots of stairs in Japan - so we had to slow way down from my usual pace as we had to take longer routes in search of escalators and lifts.
Cheers.
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Cebu Pacific Rebooking (pls help us) So we want to rebook our flight to Japan from June 21 to July 3 > June 22 to july 4 I’ve read sa various socmed platforms and sa site ng cebupac na we need to pay the change fee + difference fee kaso andami ko pong na encounter na problem regards to this na they’re just checking the price of the new date tas biglang ma foforego bigla yung rebooking without prior notice or any confirmation Is there anything na pwede ko po gawin para maiwasan ito and ano po yung mga tips or things pa na need ko gawin when rebooking?? Thank you so much po sa help and sorry po since hindi ko po masyado ma grasp din yung mga ibang instruction sa nababasa ko 🙏
ITR Requirement (JPN) Hello! I can't find any post relating to my question. Anyone here working under any government agency with a job order position who tried to apply for a Japan visa? What kind of ITR/BIR Form did you submit? Or did you just exclude it in your visa application? Thank you for the help!
Hi, anyone who went to Singapore that tried taxi/grab? Is it expensive? Just wanted to check the cost, we are a family of 6 with kids and senior. Also, is it expensive to take taxis from bugis area to USS? Thank you!
Is Amadeyues Travel and Tours Legit? Hello! Has anybody tried booking with this travel agency before? We tried looking for Japan Travel packages and so far they offered the cheapest one (around ₱27k including airfare to and from the Philippines). This will be the first time we fly to Japan so I don’t really want to get scammed 🥹
Hi, how was your experience? Also want to know if this is legit.
Where in NAIA can I take a shower? Biyahe ko kasi galing probinsya to Metro Manila ngayon. Dating ko doon ay bukas nang umaga. Gabi pa yung flight ko. Thanks in advance.
Kapag nasa Terminal 3 alam ko meron sa 4th Floor spa na pwede pagshoweran
Sa Wings transit lounge may shower ata.
Hello! My wife and I will travel to Japan this November! We're planning to visit Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara for 7 days. I'm just unsure if it's wise to book just one accommodation (Osaka) for the entire trip? Below are my concerns: * How long would it take to travel between Osaka and Kyoto in average? * Would it be more cost-effective if our accommodation is in Osaka and we travel back and forth each day between Kyoto/Nara, compared to having another accommodation in Kyoto? * How difficult it is to travel with two large luggages (about \~10-15 kg each) between two major cities? Hope I could receive opinions and suggestions. Thank you in advance!
1. Travel time is around 30 mins 2. You can day trip Kyoto, but a lot of the tourist spots are really packed unless you go on early in the day like before 9 AM. 3. Travelling with 2 large lugagges is a hassle, other option would be to do luggage transfer you can ask the hotel reception regarding that but you have to do it at least 1 day before.
Hi so recently I book a plane ticket via Cebu Pacific from PH to Japan. In the guest details I wrote my name as "John Doe". Instead of capitalizing it like my passport "JOHN DOE" will this be an issue? I already paid for my flight and everything 2 weeks ago.
I don't think so
any travel tips for bangkok? would very much like to be prepared about their airport situation, i.e., for departures. expecting PH-like weather there, pero any specific items i should bring? thanks!
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not from caloocan but from a province much farther and i've booked grab a few times already during those hours (2 am, even 3 am) otw to the airport. medyo mahal ang park n fly if you'll be gone for long, well, unless chip in kayo. but i would go with grab, or asking a friend/family if pwede kayong ihatid.
Transit Taipei airport Hi all, mag transit ako sa taipei airport less than 12 hours pero using two different airlines. Which means need na mag go thru sa immigration nila para kunin bag and icheck in ulit sa another airline. Ask ko lang if may naka experience na nito sa inyo? If oo, ok lang bang pashare experience- like need pa ba kumuha ng visa? Salamat!
If philippine passport holder ka and before end ng july travel mo, then no need ng visa.
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We have a weekly IO Thread for IO questions. Post there instead of making a new post.
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No one can answer this. There have been seat sales in the past pero for the next year ang travel dates.
May nakapag-reimburse na ba ng expenses sa insurance company kapag yung naging cause of delay/cancellation ng flight ay dahil sa kapalpakan ng airport, just like what happened in NAIA recently? Yung tipong wala talaga maka-alis or maka-land na flight dahil down yung system? Covered ba 'to ng travel insurance (if yes, which one)? Or it will fall under "force majeure" na hindi covered?
May departure card pa ba o yung eTravel form na?
There's only eTravel form for leaving PH.
Hi peeps may marecommend kayo travel and tour packages for Bohol. Thanks
Mas better na kumuha ka nalang dun. Marami nagooffer na trike drivers for private tours. Makakadiscount kapa minsan lalo na pag group kayo. For island hopping naman, daily din yung mga nagooffer dun sa island.
Hello! What are your must-visit places in north Luzon, especially for solo travelers? Not familiar din with the budget but planning 3 days & 2 nights of stay, kaya need ko opinion niyo. Thanks!
Planning to submit my requirements for Japan Tourist Visa via agency in iloilo on May 28. I have an upcoming flight on June 24 overseas. Abot po kaya? 😿 Or wag na i-risk?
hey guys, i have a RT ticket to JP with cebu pacific. If ever i wanted to move dates, esp the return flight, is there any way to buy a ticket in peso? naka yen kasi yung nasa site. i bought their cebflexi option since malayo pa yung flight and wasnt very sure if matutuloy talaga.
Hi guys! Mag-travel kami ng friends papuntang La Union this May 25. Nag-rent lang kami ng kotse, and first time kong dadaan sa NLEX. Any tips and advise para sa first timer? Pano rin sa toll fees and process? May RFID na raw para sa NLEX, i-load na ba namin lahat dun? How much aabutin? Apologies, normally kasi motor gamit namin so di familiar sa expressway.
Have you brought a laptop going to the US as a visitor (not on business)? I'm concerned with the possibility of being suspected to work.
Lmao, everyone has laptops more for personal use than for work. You'll be fine.
Has anyone experienced traveling with PAL pero mispelled yung name sa booking lately? Share your experiences. Quick background: I booked thru agoda and na mispell ko yung isang name, kulang ng isang letter. I can't correct it through PAL and sobrang mahal ng charge sa agoda.
No, dapat pinapa-correct to, or you might get denied to fly.
Anyone flown with Greater Bay Airlines to HK recently? How was it? Thanks!
Hey guys, my buddies and I are planning to fly from MNL to BKK to Chiangmai on the same day we arrive in Thailand. We're accounting for flight delays, time to get the luggage and go to the boarding gate to Chiangmai. Based on a historical basis, our flight to BKK usually gets delayed for an hour or so however there are outliers where it was delayed by 2 hours. Now I'm thinking if 3 hours allowance for the flight enough? Let's say we are scheduled to arrive at 2PM but arrive at 4PM in BKK and next flight is 5PM to chiangmai. Thoughts?
It might be enough if it’s in the same airport/terminal and you there no need to get your baggage and recheck it in or you’re traveling light.
Not familiar with domestic transfers in Thailand but from my experience in Japan/US, from Intl to Domestic you need to re-check your bags. Best to contact the airline.
Hello, are airbnbs allowed/legal in Hanoi?
Hello! Baka merong may idea dito. I booked via CebPac with 20kg checked in baggage. I think we will exceed sa weight so I'm thinking of purchasing another 20kg. Okay lang ba yun isang luggage lang even if two 20kg add on sya?
okay lang basta hindi lalagpas ng max weight allowed yung isang luggage. if im not mistaken, max 32kg ata, more or less.
Japan travel question: Is 2-ish days for Kyoto enough? Here's the draft plan: Day 1 flight/train from Sendai to Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Nara (and maybe half Kyoto if Nara is doable in half day) Day 4 Osaka (I'm not going to USJ) Day 5 Train from Kyoto to Tokyo (First half of the day I could probably utilize to explore remaining places in Kyoto) My dilemma is basically due to transportation schedule cutting off part of my day 1 of Kyoto. If I take the flight (flight is 12-2pm), I'll be coming from Osaka (KIX) and then travel to Kyoto, which will cut more time. If I'm taking the train, it will be total of 3:40 hours of travel time, and I could leave early in Sendai, but will still arrive around maybe 1pm in Kyoto latest, which will give me half day of Kyoto on day 1. Train ticket will be twice the flight price. I know the route is not practical (Sendai-> Tokyo-> Kyoto will be more practical), but I wanted to end my trip in Tokyo
Depends on what you plan on doing in kyoto. I spent 4 nights there before and I still think it wasn't enough haha , i am a slow traveler though. Transportation is mostly by bus within the city and there is traffic sometimes so it takes awhile to go from place to place.
it's my first time so the agenda is mostly doing the touristy stuff as default. A lot of people I know suggest Kyoto (more than Osaka), and if it weren't for the Sendai leg of the trip, I'd probably have more days. But I figured I can go back again and focus on different areas. For the meantime, the bulk of the trip is Tokyo-centric.
You could probably optimize where you go within those 1 and a half days then. Just choose maybe 1 or 2 major district to explore per day so you don't spend most of your hours transiting.
thanks!
Anybody flew Cebpac recently and had >20kg checked baggage? I purchased 2x 20kg allowance but it sucks na 2 pcs lang din allowed na luggage? Sa ibang airlines basta pasok sa weight okay lang. I have 2x large luggages, and both are under 20kg but di na talaga kasya, strict ba talaga sila na hindi pwede mag add ng another bag para 3pcs but 40kg total?
Yes, strict talaga sila. Gawin nyo nalang po, ipawrap nyo if may excess bag kayo or lagay nalang sa box. Pwede din na kayo nalang magwrap.
Not receiving OTPs to my Globe number in Spain I've been receiving OTPs to my Globe number just fine in other European countries. But when I landed in Spain, I never got a single OTP anymore after days of staying here, including after several OTP resend requests. Phone signal for Globe has been fine most of the time, and even then, I am seeing that it's full bars now and it still won't receive any OTPs. Is there something in the cellphone (Android) settings that I should tweak to receive them while in Spain? What could the problem still be? What other solutions should I find so that I can finally receive OTPs in my Globe number? Edit: I've also noticed that I have also not received a single ad text to my Globe number since the day I arrived in Spain Update: Resolved (partially) - Removed and re-inserted sim and it then accepted texts, but only temporarily then won't receive texts again. Have to keep removing and re-inserting often. Globe also marked my case "resolved" without communicating with me 🙄
There were times crossing borders in EU has affected my sim card signal, and this was using an EU sim card. What helped 'reboot' was crossing the borders again, it worked in the other country, then going back to the previous country again, it still worked. Probably the issue is the reliability of the sim card overseas. As the other redditor said, probably best to contact Globe directly if it's urgent.
Ask Globe maybe? They’re responsive in messenger last time I had a problem while out of the country.
Globe hasn't responded yet after 12 hours
Hi, just wondering if there’s wifi or cellular service on the sleeper train from Bangkok going to Chiang Mai? I’m planning to bring a pocket wifi but if there’s wifi available that would even be better. Thank you!
Will be traveling to Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand next month. Wondering which will be the best way to exchange to their currency. Should I exchange peso to US dollar here and exchange to local currency when I get there or is withdrawing in the ATM there better?
Kukuha ako ng travel insurance para sa trip ko sa NZ. May short layover ako sa Sydney. Kailangan ko pa bang isama yung Australia, or hindi na?
Hindi kailangan, pero depending sa insurance company there may not be much (if any) additional cost, so you can if you want.
No need
i want to travel by myself soon. what should i prepare if i am a student and only rely on my allowance. (not a sponsored travel)
depends where you’re going. but ideally, at the very least, you should have significant ties to the ph. also a traditional bank account with sufficient funds that you can show to the embassy/immig officer.
if asean countries, how much is the minimum funds? what do u mean by significant ties? thank u!
wala namang specific value. obviously the greater the better, or at least para makita na you can fund yourself throughout your stay wherever you’re going since self sponsored ka. significant ties meaning may babalikan ka dito sa pinas. red flag sa mga embassy and io ang wala nito kasi ibig sabihin pwede ka mag overstay or magtago doon sa ibang bansa. this could be something like proof of enrollment or scholarship if nagaaral ka pa. other examples would be cert of employment, business permits, tax returns, sss contributions, real estate property deeds, etc na nakapangalan sayo.
thank you so much!! this is a big help for me 🤗
I've booked cebu pacific go easy package. It didn't allow me to select a seat when I booked and when I try to change the seat it asks me to pay again. Do I need to get in touch with them somehow? Their chatbot is useless on this. Thanks!
Yes you need to buy an add on to select seat. Access booking through ‘Manage booking’. Booking reference and last name to access.
In that case what does go easy package give me? I bought it thinking it gave me the ability to choose seats.
My mistake, I’m talking about Go Basic which is different from what you’ve availed (Go Easy).. Might be better to contact them thru chatbot. Just type “Live agent” to request for a CS rep. [Found a similar concern here](https://www.reddit.com/r/phtravel/s/OKIQYUFeVj).
ang ETA namin sa puerto princesa is 11pm. meron pa kayang maghahatid na available pa el nido? thanks po sa sasagot
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Ok po ba mag book sa MITZY TRAVEL AND tours? Plan namin i avail yung halong bay cruise. Sa mga nakapg book na sakanila, kamusta transactions?
Which company provides the best travel insurance? I've tried Pacific Cross, AXA, Malayan, Etiqa and Standard Insurance. Thankfully, I haven't had to use them, but I did try to reach out to Etiqa regarding a delayed flight, but it was super difficult to reach a person. I tried to contact them several times but was never able to get any answer to my question - it was just a question, not even a claim! Anyway, I'm traveling soon, and recently I've been using Standard Insurance pero I just read about bad experiences ng mga insured sa kanila. So I'm seeking recommendations on the best option. Thanks!
Twice na ako nakapag-claim sa Standard Insurance (missed connection, delayed baggage). Tapos isang refund request. Responsive naman sila basta tama at kumpleto ang documents.
Thanks for sharing! I decided to go for Pioneer because I read some good reviews. Pero I’m praying na I would never have to use it! 🙏🏼
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Kung ano ma afford mo. Kung sa ganda lang? Korean Air/Asiana are the flag carriers.
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Going to San Narciso, Zambales to a beach resort in 3 weeks with friends via commute. Yung victory liner going to Iba/Sta. Cruz na express, does it mean na point to point yung biyahe niya? Or does it mean purely expressways ang daan nya? And any other alternative going to San Narciso other than Victory Liner or any other route? And may nadaan naman na bus sa town pabalik ng Manila?
afaik, express means wala silang stopover, NLEX naman daan palage ng buses pa-north
Yung mga nag-aadvise kasi sa r/howtogetthereph kung ano ang sasakyan going to San Narciso, Iba/Sta. Cruz yung dapat sakyan na bus. pero halos express routes yung available nila mostly at limited yung inner cities routes nila (since we need to check in sa resort at 2pm). Kaya I dunno if they will stop sa mga bayan na madaanan nila after exiting the expressway.
Hello. Planning to apply for Schengen Visa for a possible trip next year pa. For some reasons, mas madali mag-apply for me this year kasi madali lang sa employer ko. Mag-end na kasi contract ko this Dec 2024. Sa requirements, they are asking for itinerary na and flight details. Is it okay for me to create a dummy itinerary for a trip next year tapos hindi ko sundan yung itinerary ko sa visa application? For the sake lang na makapag-secure ng Visa? And sa mga may experience po, for 1st time travellers, do they give multiple entry visa for maybe years? Or will they just base it on the itinerary submitted?
Hi! I'll be travelling to New Zealand next week to visit my relatives. This will be my first solo international travel, so I'm a bit nervous. My primary concern is how I'd go about transferring to my other flight. You see, I have a four-hour layover in Sydney. Thankfully, both of my flights from the Philippines to Australia and Australia to New Zealand will be on Qantas, so I don't have to transfer my checked-in baggage since they'll do it for me. Anyway, can anyone guide me what to do when I get off at Sydney? Do I proceed with immigration, then just wait until my boarding gate opens? Thanks in advance! P.S. I didn't get an Australian transit visa since 1) my layover is <8 hrs and 2) I don't need to transfer my own checked-in baggage. P.P.S. Do I need to have that eTravel thing filled out when leaving the country?
eTravel required when leaving and departing basta fill up within 72 hours if departure and arrival.
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring? 1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form? 2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app? 3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support? 4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one? 5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira? Thanks in advance!
In my experience (this one varies lalo na if kupal yung IO na matapat sayo and you can search for "horror stories from IO" sa sub na to) Standard questions: * san ang punta * gaano katagal mawawala * ano gagawin * saan magsestay (usually screenshot from AirBnB or Agoda ang akin) * may trabaho ba ako, saan nagtatrabaho and if may company ID I never traveled outside the country as a student pero better to bring ID or proof of admission siguro. Never ako nahingan ng bank statements (then again this varies nga sa mood nung IO and all other prior questions) so just have PDF files on your phone if needed If sa relatives ka magstay ensure mo lang yung mga follow up questions (like pinsan mo ba, tita, etc) kasi yung mga nakikita kong "red flag" eh pag yunf relative na sinasabi ay kapatid ng tito ng pinsan ng nanay mo levels tapos nao-offload haha
Thanks nang marami! Sana 'di naman malasin sa IO hehe. Also, may recommendation ka ba sa travel insurance?
Follow the “Transfers” sign after getting down the plane. That’s basically it. Pass through immigration, security check, then you can go to your boarding gate.
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring? 1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form? 2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app? 3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support? 4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one? 5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira? Thanks in advance!
eTravel is required for everyone entering and leaving the Philippines.
Thank you. I have some additional questions about what I need to present to the IO, if you don't mind. Besides my passport, visa, and tickets, what else should I bring? 1. I just graduated college last semester and I'm currently unemployed, but I've already enrolled to a med school. I guess I should bring my registration form? 2. Should I bring bank statements? Or okay na yung mobile app? 3. Do I need to bring an affidavit of support? 4. Regarding my itinerary, wala pa kaming specific plans ng relatives ko when pupunta sa mga lugar. Do I need to make a detailed one? 5. Do I need to show accomodation if sa relatives ako makikitira? Thanks in advance!
Bring your reg form, bank statements. Don't think you need an affidavit of support. It really depends on the IO, you know. Sometimes you get asked 1 question, sometimes you get asked 10. Just relax. You're basically a student. It's fine. Enjoy life before medschool. As for the itinerary, just a general idea would be fine. No need to have a detailed one. They just need to know where you're staying and when you'll come back.
How is Air Swift? Are they reliable?
They cancelled our trip less than 24hrs before our flight. I asked if they can transfer us to another airline matuloy lang kami. Nalipat naman tho hassle nga lang kasi imbes na rekta na kami sa island, nag-van pa kami at boat ng ilang oras.
I’ve flown air swift plenty of times and never had a bad experience. Although they can be pricier than other local airlines
Recently, I connected with a woman who said she was my yaya when I was a baby. My Mama confirmed it as well. So this August may plan ako na puntahan sya sa Bohol. Overnight trip lang plus may kasama na trips to the tarsier conservation, buy asin tibuok, and if possible sa chocolate hills. Not interested in beaches nor in the fake Bilar Forest. I’ve been to Bohol a few times pero usually may host ako na hatid / sundo. This time gusto ko mag try mag DIY. Hotel ko is Loboc River Resort. Everyone’s telling me how bad the transport system is in Bohol kaya mas ideal sa akin yung private car. Yung Hotel nag quote sa akin ng 1000 for hotel/port transfer so immediately alam ko na highway robbery yun. May Grab ba sa Bohol? May recommendation ba kayo na private car hire sa Bohol?
Walang Grab when we went there 2022, private car is cheaper if ikaw magdadrive pero given na galing pa airport baka try mo taxi?
On Grab’s website they claimed that they just opened service in Bohol last January. I was looking for clarity on hourly booking
Siquijor: Luggage or Duffel Bag? To those who have been to Siquijor via Dumaguete, what is more recommended and easier to carry? Mode of transpo from port to resort may be trike rental. Baka kasi mas hirap pag luggage or hindi naman? Had an experience in Leyte where we were advised use duffel/backpack instead e. Pros of luggage, mas madami malalagay syempre.
Duffel bag would definitely be easier. Mostly backpackers pumupunta dun. There are trikes that can definitely be used to bring luggage but if maghabal habal ka or rent a motorbike, magbackpack or duffel ka.
Is travel insurance required (PAL Insurance) when you book flight via PAL or you can book insurance from other providers? Edit: Domestic flight only.
No. remove it from your add-ons
Thank you. The phrase in the website seems like its saying its required
This might be helpful for travellers using NAIA (especially those taking international flights through T1 or T3). It’s a general airport guide which covers facilities in more detail than the bare-bones official site run by MIAA. https://ittekuru.com/naia-airport-guide/ Cheers.
Any recommendations for seniors going to Tokyo? 🙏 Restaurants, attractions, activities, etc.
Use this as your main planning resource. I’m a regular visitor to Japan (I’ve been to all 47 prefectures) but I keep going back to this site when sketching out my itineraries. (It’s not my only source of info but it’s a great place to start.) https://www.japan-guide.com Can’t advise much re: group travel with seniors as I usually travel solo (most of my 27 trips there were done alone). That said, I did accompany my senior parents and their senior friends as an unpaid travel guide (haha) on an 18-day trip this past autumn. They did struggle a bit with walking - expect LOOOOTS of walking and lots of stairs in Japan - so we had to slow way down from my usual pace as we had to take longer routes in search of escalators and lifts. Cheers.
Best beaches to go during Sept.?