Category: Destination

  • From my inbox: A380 updates, Philippine passport renewal and Cebu Pacific’s latest promo

    G’day! I’ve been a bit busy settling this past few days in Melbourne. I know, I know, I’ve been here before so I should know how things work. But I actually haven’t really gone out yet, except for that trip to the market and to the Collingwood Children’s Farm (Wooly sheep! Cows with spots!). My…

  • What’s in my bag?

    Though my Pinky case is big and bulky, my external hard drive a bit heavy, I still feel they will be safer with me, than in my check-in luggage. To help me pass the time waiting for my flight, I have Bill Bryson to keep me company, as well as my MP3 player, camera, pens,…

  • A380 to land in NAIA on October 11 at 2:45pm

    The Daily Tribune gives us more details on the October 11 arrival of the world’s biggest commercial jet, as well as tips where to get the best view of the Airbus A380. Local aircraft enthusiasts will have a closer look at the super jumbo jet which is scheduled to arrive at 2:45 p.m. and land…

  • How to apply for an Australian visa

    I am not a visa officer, nor am I migration agent. I am in no way affiliated with the Australian Embassy Manila nor with the Australian government. This post comes from my experience with preparing and submitting visa applications for family members and for myself. One of the questions people ask me when I tell…

  • Confirmed: A380 in the Philippines in October

    I guess those guys really knew what they were talking about 😀 MSN009’s third tour will take it to Dubai, Melbourne and the Philippine cities of Manila and Luzon from 8-13 October. From Toulouse the jet will then travel again to Bogota, before heading for Vancouver in Canada and Osaka in Japan from 15-19 October.…

  • What’s next for Cebu Pacific?

    There’s no official statement yet, but it seems it came right out of the older Gokonwei’s mouth. A confident John Gokongwei Jr. thinks Cebu Pacific is ready to go long-haul like fellow low-cost carrier Air Asia of Malaysia, with the taipan aiming to cross the Pacific and launch non-stop flights to the United States West…

  • Biyahilo

    Chatting with Eric, Ryan and Blooey about regional airports and domain names reminded me of this Bonamine ad I saw at Cebu’s sea port last year: Panalo talaga to! Have a great Thursday!

  • Back from Avenue Q

    What happens to the muppets and monsters of Sesame Street when they grow up? They move to Avenue Q. AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range…

  • Using your fairy wings to fly from San Francisco to Sydney

    Air New Zealand will be offering a Pink Flight from San Francisco to Sydney in time for the latter’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras in February/March 2008. Air New Zealand is delving into the gay and lesbian market with a special themed flight that will feature drag queens, pink cocktails and a cabaret performed by…