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sample itinerary for Japan Visa Application

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Hotel: Sakura Hostel Jimbocho Address: 101-0051Chiyoda2-21-4 Kandajimbocho  Contact no: +81 3-3261-3939  Japan Travel Itinerary Travel dates: Nov 12 – 16, 2024 Day 1: arrival at Narita terminal 2 1135H arrival 1300H check in at Sakura Hostel Jimbocho 1400H explore around the hotel Day 2: Shinjuku and Shibuya Tour Places to visit: Tokyo Metropolitan Building Meiji Jingu Park Godzilla Head Hachiko Statue Shibuya Crossing Sunset at Shibuya Sky Day 3: Asakusa Places to visit: Sensoji Temple Try street food and shop souvenirs around the temple Riverboat ride to odaiba Rainbow bridge Statue of liberty The Life sized Unicorn Gundam Day 4: Mt Fuji day tour Places to visit: Mt. Fuji 5th Station Lake Kawaguchi Oshino Hakkai Gotemba Premium Outlets Day 5: flight back to Manila discount codes: klook: KLOOKNIKKI kkday: NIKKI10OFF  airalo: NIKKIESIM15 bookaway: NIKKI5 NIKKIESIM10 

How to avoid tuktuk overcharging when traveling in Asia

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Here are the apps you need when traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos: 𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 One of the struggles of traveling within Asia is transportation, especially to those locations that doesn't have a good railway system. I remember being very tired of haggling with the taxis and tuktuk drivers when going to point A to B. To avoid this I made a compilation of the ride hailing apps that worked for me during my Indochina trip 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 • Grab - like Uber  • BusMap - good for local bus navigation 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚 • Grab • PassApp - for tuktuks • Tada 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 • Indrive • Bolt • Grab   𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 • Indrive • Kokok - for tuktuks I hope this helps! 𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬: 𝙆𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠: for tours, hotels, transfers, activity tickets, flights. 5% discount: 𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗡𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗜 Link: www.klook.com/?aid=41277 𝙆𝙠𝙙𝙖𝙮: for tours, transfers, activity ticke...

Siargao, Philippines: A Beginner's Guide

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Your DIY Guide to Siargao Island Philippines How to go to Siargao, Philippines? Book a Flight to Sayak Airport (IAO) - Priciest From Manila book a direct flight to Sayak Airport (IAO) from Sayak Airport you can book a van transfer to General Luna (the town proper of Siargao Island). PS: use my discount code: NIKKI10OFF when you book your transfer through the link. Book a flight to Surigao Airport (SUG) from Manila book a flight to Surigao Airport ride a tricycle to Surigao Port take a ferry from Surigao Port to Dapa Port then ride a tuktuk from Dapa Port to General Luna Book a Flight to Butuan City (BXU) - CHEAPEST OPTION from Manila Book a flight to Butuan City (BXU) upon arrival to Butuan City you can either: take a taxi to Robinsons Butuan or walk outside the airport compound cross the street, ride a jeepney with a signboard "Libertad or ICC" then tell the driver to drop you off at Robinsons Butuan,  fare is 15 php per pax at Robinsons Butuan, ride a bus to Surigao City, ...

the Ultimate Guide for your El Nido travel

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How to go to El Nido from Manila: 1st book a flight to Puerto Princesa Airport. I booked my flight from Klook for ₱2694 (original price is ₱2778, but I used the discount code: KLOOKNIKKI so I got some discount) Upon arrival at Puerto Princesa Airport, I rode a 5 hour van to El Nido.  I booked the van from Klook too, for ₱620 (note use my discount code: KLOOKNIKKI) Here: https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/4183-city-transfers-for-ei-nido-and-puerto-princesa-palawan/?aid=44724 You can opt to book on the spot, but it's pricier (₱700) From the van terminal we rode a tricycle (tuktuk) to our hotel for ₱100 for all 3 of us. Where to stay in El Nido? If you're looking for a Place to Stay in El Nido, check out Marianne Suites El Nido  ✔️ Few steps away from the town plaza and townsquare  ✔️ Walking distance from the tour meet ups ✔️ With daily breakfast buffet ✔️ With a swimming pool ✔️ Affordable  You can book from Agoda  Use my discount code: AGODANIKKI h...

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C

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Hi friends! If you're looking for ideas on which tour you wanna do in El Nido, then you're in the right place. Lets talk about El Nido's Tour C Places to visit: The first destination we went to  a lagoon where you could either swim, snorkel or rent a kayak to go around the area and see the limestones.  Kayak rent is ₱400 for 2 pax and ₱500 for 3pax We opted to just snorkel and swim since we already did kayaking from tour A 📍 Hidden Beach 📍 Secret Beach      - a beautiful cove-like beach hidden away from the shoreline. It's a little challenging to get inside the beach but definitely worth it once you're inside, the guides will help you to get inside by looping the boats anchor inside the island and all you have to do is glide through 📍 Matinloc Shrine (optional with extra fee of ₱200) 📍 Talisay Beach - this is where you will eat lunch, the guide prepared a sumptuous feast the menu consisting of baked mussles, shrimp, crab, adobo, lumpi...