For first time applicantsWe applied for our visa exactly two weeks before our flight. My best friend and I decided to process our own visa because it was cheaper if we do it than pay an agent or travel agency. EmbassyEmbassy of the People's Republic of China
Address: 2F, The World Center 330 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City Landmark: Right across MAPUA Makati Office Hours: 9AM to 11AM, Monday to Friday. They have posted FAQs on their website that you can read here.
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Express VPNYou might have heard that most of the social media apps are blocked in China which means that you have to download a VPN app or Virtual Private Network app to be able to use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Make sure you download it before you land in China because you can no longer download or activate it if you do it in China. Among all the VPNs I tried, this one is the easiest - you just have to click the power button to connect. Metro Shanghai SubwayWe would have not survived if not for this one - I highly recommend it among all Shanghai Metro apps. My favorite part is that it has 4 functions - Search, Metro, Stations and Maps. In 'Search' function, you can input your subway station and to where you are going, you also can add the time "Now" or the future date and time. Once you do, it will give you options - Best Route or Fewer Transfers. You can also see the Line, Fare, Km and Time, so if you're in a hurry it will help so much to know which route is the fastest or if you're tired you can take the route with less transfer. For the 'Metro', it shows you the whole subway system of Shanghai so you can identify the line colors and subway stops. Did you know that the Shanghai Metro is the longest metro in the world - and again, very efficient too! The 'Stations' shows all the stations of Shanghai Metro, if you click one station it will have the list of Exits, Facilities or Connecting lines, Floor Map, Timetable and Nearby Dining, Hotel, Cinema and Scenic. The last feature of the app is the 'Map' which is literally a map with the metro stations. Dear You,I know you've been through hell and back for the past months - the drastic changes have been, hm, well, drastic. You count everyday either a good or bad day. You have been waking up at 3 or 4 am uneasy with the day - thinking if you can make it through. You have your breakdowns in the middle of the day - you can't understand why all of a sudden, all the things that make you sad, worry and angry comes crashing in. You feel anxious because you have something that's uncertain - the in betweens but you know that it's a dead end. People think it's easy to say "calm down" or "it's going to be fine so stop being emotional" what they can't grasp is that you, yourself can't even understand it.
You never needed to validate yourself but for the first time in years, with this, you have been constantly asking, "Are you sure?", "you do?", "Until when?", "will you do that for me?" or when you constantly have to say "I love you" because one day it will no longer mean anything or won't hear anything back. But you know what, you are still strong. You get up in the morning - get anxiety, cry in the shower, lose your appetite - but you still get through your day. Head up and heart strong. You realized that no matter how perfect it looks from the outside, the dents inside are ticking bombs waiting to just split open and crack. You've been to fancy dinner dates around the world but you realized you need the 100 pesos meal on the road, singing your hearts out, crying from laughing too much and just driving somewhere far. You dreamed of an engagement in a restaurant on top of the building with 360 view of the city and under the perfect night sky, only to cry and be speechless with an inexpensive ring from a gift shop. I know you only want someone who will give you a handkerchief and will hug you when you're having anxiety. Someone to calm you down. Someone to keep you grounded. Someone you can just drag to the movies and laugh when you cry with the mushiest romantic movies. I thought loving, hurting and having anxiety makes you a weak person but I realized it makes you stronger, it makes your heart hurt so much but it keeps you afloat and alive. You're still strong because you continuously fight the demons in your head. You're still strong because despite the pain and sadness that you feel - you carry on. And you're still you, strong and brave, because you choose to love. At the end of the day, you choose to love with no regrets. And I hope one day, when everything finally falls into place, you get to finally have the love you deserve. Under the night skyJA Bateaux Dubai
This luxury vessel offers a bespoke experience where you can explore the waterways of Dubai Creek while enjoying freshly prepared gourmet cuisine in air-conditioned comfort. Relax and take in panoramic views accompanied by a four-course à la carte culinary journey, which also includes an extensive selection of fine beverages and signature personalised service. (from their website: JA Bateaux Dubai) In our last night in Dubai, I booked us a dinner date in JA Bateaux Dubai. I researched for the most romantic restaurants in Dubai and this came up on most of the posts online - and it did not disappoint. Also, it is the only dinner cruise in Dubai with full kitchen and chef on board, and they prepare the meals inside the vessel. The others only do pre-heating on board. Here's the website - JA Bateaux Dubai for your reference. Three things to start with - I'm hopeless romantic, I love really good food and I love dinner dates. Two of the most important considerations in my decision is the food and ambiance. I must say that I did a great job on this (pats my back :p) because my boyfriend loved it and I did too! Now, let's get down to the nitty gritty. |
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