Archive for category Transportation

Directions and Surprises in Mount Samat Trip (Bataan)

Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 30, 2009

There are two long weekends in November 2009 and maybe some may be interested to drop by the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Pilar, Bataan. Maybe when we remember and pray for our dearly departed on All Saints’/ Souls’ Day or undas, we should also whisper a prayer for the heroes that fought and died for our country during WWII. Let’s talk about the directions and the welcome surprises of a trip to the Dambana ng Kagitingan. Read the rest of this entry »

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Road Safety for Long Weekends

Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 27, 2009

There are two long weekends in November. Holidays for the rest of 2009 and for the full year of 2010 had long been announced. Filipinos go home to provinces for undas. With long weekends, our roads will be full. Traffic will be heavy. Patience will run thin. So, wherever you are, please remember these road safety tips (most are from emails floating around): Read the rest of this entry »

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More Airline Zest with ZestAir

Posted by Fred in Transportation on October 21, 2009

She was smiling at me as I walked up the ladder, escaping the open walk under the early morning sun and into the ZestAir plane where she works as a stewardess (I believe the proper designation is Flight Attendant or FA). This would be interesting, I thought. Here she is demonstrating flight safety procedures, making it look cool to grab the oxygen mask in case of a sudden drop in cabin pressure. Read the rest of this entry »

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Save on Airline Travel Expenses

Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 15, 2009

When traveling throughout the Philippines, land travel is still the cheapest. Sitting in a bus from Visayas (or worse, Mindanao) to Luzon, possibly for days,  is not exactly a pretty thought. Using the sea lane, through passenger ships, is more comfortable but it still eats up precious time. Air travel is the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation, preferred by tourists who have little time in their hands and more cash to spare. Read the rest of this entry »

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NAIA International and Manila Domestic Airports

Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on December 26, 2008

The anticipation of going to a great vacation, for the first time in that particular destination, builds up once you arrive at the airport. Just imagine the effect of a bad airport experience on the level of your vacation enthusiasm. Read the rest of this entry »

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Philippine Roads: SCTEX and NLE

Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on December 20, 2008

Roads seem to be the most unlikely subject of VisitPinas.com, but some well-maintained roads deserve mention here, especially if these roads bring us to great travel destinations. Let’s begin: Read the rest of this entry »

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Driving Therapy: Going Away from the City

Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on December 28, 2007

Getting up early in the morning for an out-of-town hearing is something I look forward to. Well, not particularly the getting-up-real-early part, but the thought of the out-of-town trip. It’s always a welcome therapy. Read the rest of this entry »

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