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Post by Denis-NFA on Sept 28, 2020 18:08:53 GMT 7
Japan is opening again but you have to stay 3 months
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Post by Banjo on Sept 28, 2020 18:10:25 GMT 7
Years ago I had a mate with a factory in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone and I stayed with him there a few times. Angeles had some seriously good eateries back then, a whole selection of international foods available with some good delis. If I was going to do something like the mayor suggests I'd be looking at Subic Bay where there is a number of beach resorts already. I have photos of Banjo jet skiing on the Bay available to admirers for a modest sum. Too late.. I seem to remember such a photo appearing on the forum some time ago... But there was some speculation if it was really you Banjo or whether it was a 'stunt' double.. rofl Damn, there goes another earner.
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Post by Denis-NFA on Sept 29, 2020 10:17:43 GMT 7
Damn, there goes another earner. lol... I don't know about that BanjoAs I recall you actually posted some very good photos of Philippines and it got me thinking how yourself, nomadic, bear and no doubt others must have accumulated some excellent photographs in your travels of not just the Philippines but other SE Asian countries and it would be good to see them on a mega site with brief notes. You could watermark them so they weren't used commercially but it would be an interesting armchair trip without fares for some folk.
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Post by twentypoints on Oct 1, 2020 21:49:42 GMT 7
Singapore to allow visitors from Australia, Vietnam By TTG Asia / Posted on 1 October, 2020 12:51 Singapore will lift border restrictions for visitors from Australia – excluding Victoria state – and Vietnam, from October 8. Both countries have comprehensive public health surveillance systems and have successfully controlled the spread of Covid-19, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Wednesday (September 30). [http://ttgasia]Visitors from Australia, excluding Victoria state, and Vietnam will be allowed into Singapore from October 8 The risk of importation from these countries is low, said CAAS, noting that over the last 28 days, Vietnam had zero local Covid-19 cases, while Australia – excluding Victoria state – had a virus incidence rate of 0.02 cases per 100,000 people. From October 1, visitors from Australia and Vietnam can apply for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) for entry into Singapore. They will be allowed to set foot in Singapore from October 8. Applicants must have remained in either Australia or Vietnam in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their entry. They will be required to undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival at the airport and will be allowed to proceed with their activities in Singapore if they test negative, without a need to serve a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). Singapore will also update the travel advisory to allow travel to Australia, excluding Victoria state, and Vietnam, CAAS said. Travellers are advised to check the entry requirements imposed by these countries and take the necessary precautionary measures. The move follows the city-state’s lifting of border restrictions for visitors from Brunei and New Zealand last month. CAAS said that as of September 30, 17:00, it has approved 331 applications from the two countries to enter Singapore. Of the 136 visitors who have arrived so far, none of them tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, it added. All visitors entering under the ATP must travel to Singapore on direct flights without transit. Upon arrival in Singapore, visitors must undergo a Covid-19 swab test at the airport. The test results will be out within 48 hours, and typically within 12 hours. After taking the Covid-19 swab test, visitors are to take private transportation, taxi, or private hire car from the airport to their declared place of accommodation, where they must remain in isolation accommodation until the test result is confirmed to be negative. After which, they will be allowed to go about their activities in Singapore. Visitors must also use the contact tracing app TraceTogether for the duration of their stay here. While in Singapore, they will be responsible for their medical bills related to Covid-19, including costs related to tests and isolation should they be suspected of being infected with the virus. Application for a single-entry ATP can be made at no charge between seven and 30 days prior to one’s intended date of entry into Singapore. From October 2, Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders returning from Australia, excluding Victoria state, and Vietnam will similarly undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a seven-day SHN with a Covid-19 test administered before the end of the period. www.ttgasia.com/2020/10/01/singapore-to-allow-visitors-from-australia-vietnam/
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Post by twentypoints on Oct 1, 2020 21:50:19 GMT 7
Is Singapore budjet friendly anyone? Nomad?
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Post by Denis-NFA on Oct 1, 2020 21:59:26 GMT 7
Is Singapore budjet friendly anyone? Nomad? singapore will roast you twentypointsyou will taste ok when dipped in the sea. did you see what cebu pacific is doing?
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Post by twentypoints on Oct 2, 2020 2:54:53 GMT 7
Is Singapore budjet friendly anyone? Nomad? singapore will roast you twentypointsyou will taste ok when dipped in the sea. did you see what cebu pacific is doing? I dont understand what you mean? Are you talking about the heat? What is cebu pacific doing ?
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Post by Denis-NFA on Oct 2, 2020 3:58:27 GMT 7
singapore will roast you twentypointsyou will taste ok when dipped in the sea. did you see what cebu pacific is doing? I dont understand what you mean? Are you talking about the heat? What is cebu pacific doing ? www.cebupacificair.com/
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Post by twentypoints on Oct 2, 2020 6:51:44 GMT 7
Nomad, can ya give us the low down on Singapore
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Post by bear on Oct 2, 2020 8:11:33 GMT 7
WHICH ASEAN CAPITAL IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE FOR RESIDENTS?
The cost of living is the level of prices of basic necessities in life, including food costs, housing, and medical care. Which city is the most and least expensive to live around the ASEAN Region? Check it out.
According to a Numbeo survey for 2017, Singapore has the highest cost of living of all ASEAN capitals, and Manila the cheapest. Bangkok and Phnom Penh take distant second and third places on the cost-of-living index. The survey made no mention of the capitals of Laos, Myanmar, and Brunei.
Numbeo is the world’s largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. The region’s most expensive city for residents, Singapore scores 85 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, 67.38 on the rent index, 76.36 on the cost of living plus rent index, 76.68 on the groceries index, 61.31 on the restaurant prices index, and 92.08 on the local purchasing power index. The cost-of-living index is a theoretical price index that measures relative cost of living over time or regions. It takes into account the price of goods and services to compare how expensive it is to live in one city against another. Second-place Bangkok scores 52.19 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, 25.14 on the rent index, 38.93 on the cost of living plus rent index, 59.03 on the groceries index, 25.62 on the restaurant prices index, and 41.66 on the local purchasing power index. Phnom Penh is the third most expensive ASEAN capital scoring 50.16 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, 19.71 on the rent index, 35.23 on the cost of living plus rent index, 54.90 on the groceries index, 24.37 on the restaurant prices index, and 21.51 on the local purchasing power index. The Numbeo survey finds Manila to be the least expensive of ASEAN capitals with a low 41.47 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, 18.71 on the rent index, 30.31 on the cost of living plus rent index, 38.41 on the groceries index, 28.19 on the restaurant prices index, and 42.23 on the local purchasing power index. The costs of living in the ASEAN capitals are low compared to those of cities in Europe. Geneva is the most expensive city to live in Europe scoring 132.79 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, followed by Basel (130.57), Zurich (130.04), Zug (123.83), and Lausanne (117.77), all of which are cities in Switzerland. Hamilton, Bermuda is the most expensive city in North America scoring 141.84 out of 200 on the cost-of-living index, outranking second-place New York City (100), and third-place Honolulu, Hawaii (99.54).Elsewhere in Asia, Kuwait City has the highest cost of living (91.38), followed by Tokyo (90.97) in second place, and Singapore (85) in third place. livingasean.com/explore/asean-capital-most-expensive-residents/Cost of Living Rank in ASEAN, 2020www.aseanthai.net/english/ewt_news.php?nid=3468&filename=index
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Post by bear on Oct 2, 2020 8:20:55 GMT 7
I dont understand what you mean? Are you talking about the heat? What is cebu pacific doing ? www.cebupacificair.com/It doesn't matter what Cebu Pacific is doing twentypoints , Philippines immigration still aren't letting people in or out, as far as I know. If you can fly in though, living inside the airport with a confiscated passport like the Estonian bloke did; it may still be an option. www.arabnews.com/node/1701331/offbeat
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Post by nomadic on Oct 4, 2020 21:10:09 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Oct 5, 2020 7:14:24 GMT 7
Phuket’s first tourists since lockdown to arrive from China
PHUKET: The first tourists to arrive in Phuket since the COVID-19 lockdown began six months ago will be 120 Chinese nationals from Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, who will be landing at Phuket International Airport next Thursday (Oct 8). Full article:www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-first-tourists-since-lockdown-to-arrive-from-china-77487.phpNote: An older report said it's to be a private charter flight. Entry requirements as per nomadic post above can be quite stringent.
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Post by bear on Oct 6, 2020 7:19:50 GMT 7
Travel Restrictions in Asia Pacific by Country
Asia Pacific countries have taken drastic measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on their homefront. Most governments have placed bans on incoming travelers, and almost all have restrictions of some kind.
This travel advisory will help you to make the right decisions regarding your leisure travel or business trips during the coronavirus pandemic - we update this page as the official statements from national governments are being released.
www.tiket2.com/pandemic/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-by-country/
To save opening individual links, scroll down to the full advisory section.
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Post by Banjo on Oct 6, 2020 14:28:46 GMT 7
Where a lot of people are having issues is not getting into the country desired, it's worrying about getting back into Australia at their convenience.
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