Baguio City, Philippines

 

Talking about Philippines, you might think of warm weather and its islands but did you know that there´s a place where weather can be at 12º in the morning of December? Yes, and that´s the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City.

Baguio is famous for its cold weather and strawberries. And even ghost stories for the earthquake that happened in 1990. Tragedies happened but we cannot deny the beauty of this city and its people.

Bus Transportation from Cubao Quezon City

From Cubao Quezon City, you can take a bus going directly in Baguio City that will only cost you 445 php. It´s a 5 hours trip so better check the time schedule in the website of Victory Liner Bus or just go directly to their terminal. They have various terminal so better check their website. Below is the price range based on your departure:

They also have an upgraded bus which has aircon and toilet. They have stops every 2 hours. From there, you can eat snacks or just stay in the bus.

Accommodation

And for your accomodation, there´s a lot of hotel or apartments in the area. You can find through Traveloka and get some discounts! We stayed in Hotel Supreme Baguio that only cost us 1020 php, twin bed, breakfast included.

Hotel Supreme Baguio has two buildings. The old and new building. We were allocated in the old building, underground. You can upgrade and move in the new building with additional cost. They also have restaurant in the area, where breakfast is also served. 

Transportation

For your transportation in the area, you can book a grab or just take a taxi that will only cost you less than 70 php going to one area to another.Or if you are patient enough, you can ride their jeepneys. Take note that going down in Mines View Park to the Wright Park is hard to get a jeepney. 

Places to Visit in Baguio City

Mines View Park 

They are open early in the morning. It´s better to be there before the sunrise so you can witness its beauty. You can take picture with the big dog or with the horse. You can also try the famous strawberry taho. 

Wright Park

Horse back riding : 

200 php / pax for 30 minutes

300 php / pax for 1 hour

Costume and head gear: 20 php 

 

The Mansion

Night Market 

Open from 21H to 24H

I was not able to take a picture of the Night Market because of how crowded it was when we went there. And also, I was being aware and avoiding some pick pockets. 

Camp John Hay

This was not part of the itinerary. My friend just recommended me this one. They have different activities that you can try. They are all available in Tree Top. Some of the activities are the following:

Canopy and Funicular Ride, 350php
Superman Ride 300php
Tree Drop 150 php
Trekking,100 php
Silver Surfer,200 php

All these activities are affordable and stuff are nice to assist you. To book in advance, you can book here.

Strawberry Farms

It is located in La Trinidad Benguet. Better to go there as soon as possible. because even if we arrived there at 9am, we cannot get any strawberry so we just bought outside the farm.

Burnham Park

Boat rent: 120php / pax / hour

Bicycle rentals: 50php / pax

They have a lot of activities such as ride a bike, ride a boat, skate at skating rink, ride a bump car. Prices for every activity are different.

There are also places where you can eat specially street foods. But take note that cooking in the park is not allowed.

Going Back to Cubao Quezon City

For your information, you cannot book or reserve your bus seat going back in Cubao Quezon City. So better spend time going earlier in the bus terminal. 

More picture from Baguio Trip

And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.  
Isaiah 58:11 

Traveloka: 365 Days Available Discounts for Your Flights and Accommodations

 

As travelers, one thing that we are always waiting are promos. We try to subscribe or follow to those airline or travel agencies´ websites or social media accounts so we are always updated to their promos. And sometimes, we spend the whole night waiting to book a flight. On the other hand, some goes in the office of the said companies early in the morning just to avail the promos.

But on this blog, I will show you how to get the lowest price for your airfare and accommodation anytime! You will get different types of discounts or vouchers anytime you want. Travelling is cheap and will never be so expensive, so I hope you can now go to your dream destination.

Traveloka is an online travel company where to can get discounts. You can visit their website https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/ . You can also download their app on Google Play Store or iTunes App Store. By downloading their app, you can get an exclusive promo code for your first time booking.

So here I attach the photo of the app when you search it on App Store or Google Store. The name of the application is ¨Traveloka Book flight and Hotel¨. You can also see the logo of the company so you will not get confused to some other app. 

While watching vlogs on Youtube, I learned about this website or mobile application where you can get different promo codes for your flights and accommodations. But take note that it is only available is some countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

How to Book Your Flight

• First, you need to open their mobile application. You just need to decide what you are going to book, either a flight or a hotel. You can also choose either it is local or international. On their main page, you can see the alerts and on going promos that they always have. 

• You need to fill-up the details of your desired flight. Tap the blank of origin to choose where you are coming from. Then tap the blank of destination to choose where you are going to. Then set the dates of departure and return. Mark the number of passenger and the seat class that you want.

• Now you will see the available flight for your designated destinations and date. You just have to choose the time and the price that is the best for your preferences. 

• After choosing the flights, they will provide you the summary of your flights. You better double check it to avoid rebooking or anything else

• After booking, you will proceed to filling up the for of your personal informations. Kindly take note that the details such as names and birth dates should be the same as your passport or identification card. After filling up the informations, you will proceed to reviews so you can double check all your details and contact number.

• You will proceed to the payment. There are many ways for your payment such as bank transfer, using your debit/credit card, over the counter, bank deposit or through paypal. During the payment, you can also put the promo code in there by just clicking the ¨add coupon¨ then ¨use cuopon¨

• It will process and when everything is ready, you will get the voucher as confirmation. You can also receive a text message or email from Traveloka.

How to Book You Accommodation 

• It is almost the same as booking your flight. Just go to their website or app. 

• Fill up the details. Type your destination or if you are already there, you can search the hotels near you. Mark the check in and check out dates. As well as the number of guests and rooms. You can also mark your preference in the price and star of your preferred accommodation.

• You can now see the list of accommodation in the specific area. You can filter this list by clicking the filter on the left down corner. You can filter by the price range per night, star rating, facilities that you will be needing, accommodation preferences and types, and landmark. 
• You can also sort it by highest popularity, lowest price, highest price and highest rating.

• After choosing the best accommodation for you, you now need to choose the type of room that you need. Take note the prices are depend of the type of your room.

• Just like booking your flight, you also need here to fill-up your personal informations. You can also book it for another person, you just need to put his personal details as well.

• You will now have the booking reviews. You can double check that the check in and check out date are correct. As well as the type of room. You also better check the cancellation policy. And lastly, your personal information and the price details.

• Lastly, the payment section. There are a lot of way for payment. This is an example, over-the-counter. You can pay in 7eleven, M-Lhuiller, Cebuana, or coins.ph. Take note that you can only pay for specific time. Here is also where you can put your coupon for discounts. You can finalize this last step then you will receive your voucher or confirmation of your booking.

On Going Promotions

Everyday, exactly 365 days, they have promos for you. Unlike other travel agencies that you need to wait and it is only limited for some days or number of applicants.

You will be able to see their ongoing promo on their main page then click ¨promos¨. You will see the list of promos they have for you. Take note that promos can varies depend on where you are from and places you are going to visit.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5 

Free Singapore Tour

 

Last December 8, 2017, me and my mom decided to have a vacation in the Philippines. Singapore Airlines has a ticket promo that cost 590€ from Barcelona Spain to Manila Philippines. Dates got adjusted based on my availability. It was a total of 40 days in the Philippines. But while booking the ticket in Spain Travel Corporation S.A., we got an offer of Free City Tour in Singapore. It was because we had an almost 6 hours layover period in the Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Changi Airport is know as one of the best airport in the world. There are a lot of faculties and services inside the said airport. They have in total of 4 Terminals.

In Terminal 1, they have Kinetic Rain, Cactus Garden, even a Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, Water Lily Garden and many more.

There are also a lot to offer in Terminal 2 such as Orchid Garden, Sunflower Garden, Enchanted Garden, Entertainment Deck and much more.

Also, in Terminal 3 they have Movie Theatre, Koi Pond, Buttefly Garden, The Slide @T3, etc.

Lastly, in Terminal 4 they have Peranakan Love Story, Steel in Bloom, Entertainment Corner, Heritage Zone, and much more.

Singapore Changi Airport is indeed one of the best! They have a lot to offer. So long time layover is not a problem anymore.

In Singapore Airlines, there are two type of tour that they offer: Heritage Tour and City Sights Tour. The agency will make you choose which one would you like to take and also it will depends on the time of your arrival and departure in Singapore.

You can also register 1 hour before the tour if your layover is 5.5 hours or more. Each tour is 2.5 hours long and conducted in English.

Eligible for the Tour

The free tour in Singapore is offered to those travellers who are transiting in Changi Airport. Take note that it is only available for those passengers who have at least 5.5hours layover or more in the said airport and less than 24 hours. You flight schedules should also be fitted in their tour timing requirements. 

Requirements for the Free Singapore Tour 

• You should register first. Agencies can register you directly but if you do not go with any travel agency, you can register 1 hour before the tour.
•  You also need to have your passport, boarding passes and also a visa if it is applicable to be able to register in the said tour. So better check and do some research of you are able to get out of immagration or you will be needing a visa.
• If you have cabin baggage, you are required to leave them in Left Baggage. When you arrive in the meeting area, stuff will also assist you regarding all your concerns.

Registration 
  

You should register 1 hour before the tour starts. It also means that you need to be in the Registration booths before 1 hour even if you already booked it online. You will be guided as a group to clear the immigrations before the tour starts.

Available seats in the bus is a first-come-first serve basis. You are only allowed to enter and exit the Singapore once during the layover period.

"For the LORD your God has blessed you in all that you have done; He has known your wanderings through this great wilderness. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you; you have not lacked a thing."

Deuteronomy 2:7