Kho Phi Phi Backpacking 2016 -The Beach! (Thailand)

From Rassada Pier, Phuket, the cost of the ferry is 300 Baht back and fourth. The agent picked me up around 7:15 am. The first trip is 8:30 am, but it didnt depart on time, an hour and a half, the ferry starts rolling and i think the whole boat is over cap! The travel is more than 1 hour, so expect 2 hours or less as the captain extravagantly shows you some of the most popular geological spots mostly seen on hollywood movies. I keep my action cam rolling until we arrived at the Khu Phi Phi port. There is a visitor travel tax of 20 baht upon arrival. 

The picture speaks for itself - so eventually a party island! Yohoooo..lets partey parteeeeee!

Nowadays, seems im getting lazy writing my travels here. Feel free to ask me by commenting below... ill answer anything to the best of my ability. Action cam shots will be posted on my next update..

KEEP TRAVELLING!

PS- next post: Phuket Island, Langkawi, Georgetown, Phuket-Trang-Satun by Bus Experienced, Singapore.

Backpacking Langkawi - The Jewel of Kedah

Compose of 99 tropical islands, Langkawi has been accorded the geographic status by UNESCO, for its beautiful geological heritage of stunning landscapes, karsts, caves, sea-arches, stacks, glacial drop stones and fossils.

As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps unmatched anywhere else in South East Asia. You can enjoy nature-based activities or simply laze by the beach.

I came from Satun, Thailand via ferry which cost 300 Baht. Your first stop is Kuah where you could see the famous Eagle Square (prominent landmark). I had so much fun in here, so talking about it wont end up on this page, so better check out my photos below.

Kuah

Jetty Point, Pier

Kelim Karst Geopark

Country Side

Sky Cab

KhmerX 3D Test

How to Get an Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600) for Filipinos

Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist Stream: document checklist

Visa application requirements differ from country to country. If you are outside Australia, your nearest immigration office outside Australia will tell you exactly how to lodge your application and what documents to provide.​

You need to provide documents to support your application for this visa. We can make a decision using the information you provide when you lodge your application. It is in your interest to provide as much information as possible with your application. 

Provide certified copies of original documents. Do not include original documents unless we specifically ask for them. Police certificates should be original documents. Documents not in English must be accompanied by accredited English translations.

Use this checklist to make sure your application is complete.
Forms

• A completed application form.

Receiving assistance

• If someone gives you advice or lodges your application for you:
• Form 956 Advice by a migration agent/exempt person of providing immigration assistance (133KB PDF) (the agent or exempt person completes the form and you must sign it).
• If you would like someone else to receive correspondence from us on your behalf:
• Form 956a Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (116KB PDF)

​ Charges

• Pay the visa application charge. (usually Au$135)

Jakarta to Bali in 10 Day Itinerary 2015

 Hey readers! How are you? It's been a while, I'm not posting on my blog.. I was very busy and wasn't able to travel much.. My hectic schedule and other important matters had shunned me away from writing and travelling.

Luckily, I'm back on the road again. So, you wanna go to Indonesia for 10 days? I'm gonna sum it up to my best ability. Hope it could provide information as well as help you on your journey.

Enough said, below is a map that shows my route all over  Java and Bali for 10 days!

Click the image to enlarge

What you really need to get there?

Money! Ha-ha... I have at least $300 with me exchanged at a private money changer at NAIA 3 airport.. Beware! Don't get so pretty excited by having your money exchanged at the money changer, which is located between the check-in counters and the immigration checkpoint! They usually blow the exchanged rates! So as a tip, there is Landbank satellite branch on the first floor, get your money  there.. So you won't feel scammed by the private money changers! Your PHP 10,000 could give you almost IDR 3M... with the private money changers you could get as much as IDR 2.7M.. That's around PHP 1000 more or less. Anyway, better use your ATM Credit/Debit cards.. Much better real time exchange rates, trust me.

Eid-Al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan last July 17, 2015. I'm lucky enough to celebrate with the locals. Although it was unfortunate that we weren't able to ride on my dream midnight train from Jakarta, the overnight bus rides were definitely a whole new experienced. 

10 Days Itinerary 

Day 1 - Jakarta

Day 2 - Jakarta

Day 3- Yogyakarta

Day 4 - Yogyakarta

Day 5 - Surabaya

Day 6 - Surabaya

Day 7- Ubud

Day 8 - Ubud

Day 9- Kuta

Day 10 - Kuta

Day 1 -2: Jakarta 

 

Monas Tower, Jakarta Indonesia

The capital of Indonesia, google has told me about lots of things to do in the City, whilst I was able to book at the city center - a walking distance to most of the sites, I still wasn't able to penetrate all the tourist spots being featured on other blogs. Things got rough for me on day 1 and day 2. My bookings online didn't go as smooth as I thought. I spent a day looking for the travel and tours office and failed (went to Podomoro City). I also went to Pasar Senen Station trying to find my train - I failed (fully booked due to Eid-Al-Fitr). The site seeing has gone so expensive by using taxi and bemo (local motorized cab) - we should have opt for a motorbike which we haven't thought until we're on Yogyakarta.

Finally, the manager of the hostel told us that we should head directly to Jakarta Bus Terminal at Grogol. We took the overnight bus roughly 14 hour trip to Yogyakarta. 

Day 3 -4: Yogyakarta

Burubodur Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia