It’s been a year since I have
purchased my Manila-Hongkong, Macau-Clark ticket for a total cost of 2,400
pesos. And now, 3 days to go before my most awaited trip of 2012. I just want
to share how I have used my one year to prepare for this trip:
1. Saved
money: My budget is not more than 20, 500 pesos, excluding airfare. But of
course, I want to do some “shopping”. So, I saved more than the budget. Haha!
2. Researched
for itinerary. I solely relied on Google and Pinoy exchange (thanks to all
Pexers, especially to Commoner ).
3. Prepared
the essentials:
a.
Passport
b.
Flight Itinerary
c.
Changed peso to Hong Kong dollar. I did it with
BDO, I do have a savings account, for 5.35 pesos per HKD. Just call the branch
where you have an account and reserve for dollar. You may get your order within
3 banking days. (Czarina’s rate is 5.50 pesos for a HKD)
d.
ID’s. I think of bringing 2 IDs. My license and
my company ID.
e.
The perfect luggage, Chris. (I named it after
Christopher Columbus)
f.
Sets of outfit (camwhore alert!)
g.
Memory cards to preserve the experience. I
already have 8 gB microSD and 4 gB memory card. I bought additional 4 gB
microSD with adaptor. For back up purposes, I bought 5 pcs, 4.7 gB recordable DVD.
h.
Laptop (Scarlette), Camera (Vincent) and
headset. Though I am still undecided whether to bring Scarlette or not since
the hostel has available desktops that can be used by their guests.
i.
Tripod (to be checked in). It is not that good
to always ask a stranger to take a photo of you. Also, it will consume time.
j.
Travel notebook. In this notebook, I wrote all
my booked flight schedules, my travel plans, my pasalubong list, and attached
maps and copy of itineraries.
k.
Maps. I asked my officemate, who has just
arrived from HK, to grab an extra map for me. Thanks to her, I had the
opportunity to study the map in advance. Oha~
l.
Ballpen. At least 2. Important especially when
filling out an immigration/travel info form.
m.
Keys.
n.
Non prescription
medicines. I just want to be prepared in times of emergency. I bought 5
biogesic, 5 diatabs, 2 bonamin, 5 mefenamic, 5 alaxan FR, salonpas and katinko.
I kept the receipt, just to prove that those drugs are legit.
o.
Candies. Though I love riding a plane, I will
always hate pressure’s effect on my ears.
p.
Coffee. Yes, austerity.
q.
Food. I am that afraid to get hungry. At least,
I can still survive when worse comes to worst e.g. If I lose all my money while
wandering. (knock on woods)
r.
Toiletries. I know there’s still something
missing. Haha! I forgot. I will just buy in the airport. Wheew! I can cosume
all of the shampoo and conditioner. And the lotion, too. I sealed them with
scotch tape.
s.
Contact Lens solution.
t.
Make up. Of course, I want to look nice in the
photos. Hahaha! I am not into makeup, but still, I see the necessity to have at
least the basics. Please see pic on FB
for detailed description of the products I am using. And since I am an OC, I
want them to be properly packed.
u.
Perfume. I have three fragrances that I will
always love. Clinique happy for women, Incanto by Ferragamo, and Perry woman by
Perry Ellis.
v.
Accessories.
w.
Umbrella (to be checked in)
x.
ATM and Credit Card. Must be reliable and well
funded. This is my emergency fund.
y.
Last but definitely not the least, God.
Traveling will be enjoyable if we do it in peace. And only God’s protection and
guidance can give that kind of peace.
z. Bottle and other container.
And while writing this, I
remember that I still need to buy a universal outlet/adaptor. Okey. I’ll buy tomorrow.
Excited much! I’ll be posting my trip update pretty soon….:)
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