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How to Extend Philippines Tourist Visa Cebu Immigration J Centre Mall

How to Extend a Philippines Tourist Visa – Cebu Immigration Office Info

Here's how to extend your Philippines tourist visa for 29 days. I went to the immigration office in Cebu City and it was a fairly easy process.
How to Get to Bantayan Island, Philippines on the Midnight Bus

How to Get to Bantayan Island, Philippines, on the Midnight Bus

Here’s how to get to Bantayan Island from Mactan-Cebu International Airport. I took the midnight bus on this trip and it worked out great for me.
Overstayed my visa in the UAE. I was an illegal alien for 7 days!

Overstayed My Visa in the UAE – I was an illegal Alien for 7...

I got clipped for $228.72 USD by immigration in Dubai for being an overstay. Here are my thoughts and philosophy on "immigration".
How to Get to Subic Bay from Angeles City, Philippines

How to Get to Subic Bay from Angeles City for $10 USD

Here's how to get to Subic Bay from Angeles City, Philippines for 500 Pesos. Take the Southern Cross Shuttle from the Brass Knob Hotel.
How to Get to Angeles City from Manila Airport

How to Get to Angeles City from Manila Airport – $15

Here’s the best way to get to Angeles City from Manila Airport in the Philippines. This route has worked for me and helps break up the trip.
Abu Dhabi to Dubai

How to Get to Dubai Airport from Abu Dhabi for $8.99 USD

Here’s how I got from the main bus terminal in Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport Terminal 1 for $8.99 USD. It was too easy taking the bus and train.
Royal Thai Embassy, Manila, Philippines - Makati - Thailand Tourist Visa

How to Get a Thailand Tourist Visa in Manila – Required Documents

Here is a list of the required documents you need to get a Thailand tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Manila, Philippines.
Pretty Girl Walking on the Pier - Naklua Fishing Pier - Pattaya, Thailand -Sony RX100 V Photography

Want to Take Your Thai Girlfriend to Disney World? Not so Fast.

A friend of mine tried to get his Thai girlfriend a tourist visa to the U.S. Here's his story of what happened to the poor girl while at the U.S. Embassy.
How to Get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport for 120 Baht - Clean Air-Conditioned Bus - Thailand

How to Get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport for 120 baht ($3.50)

When you arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, go down to Level 1 and look for Exit Door 8. There's a blue ticket counter there for the bus to Pattaya.