Showing posts with label family outing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family outing. Show all posts

Monday, February 27, 2023

My Beloved Mother's New Journey 3rd Travel - Northern Europe

Travelling together on Her New Journey February 2023




I did not see her alive before she gave up her life, she just suddenly gone. It's like an eternal pain for me that everytime I travel I always feel the guilty of not being there. Until now, I'm so depressed, have floating thoughts and rapid flashbacks of happy memories with my beloved mother. To honor her memories as my favorite and best travelmate, I made her still my favorite and best travelmate despite on her new journey. It's also part of my coping behavior to accept wherever she is now.

On her first journey with me, I travelled with her in the places I've been in the United Arab Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Dubai). On her second journey, I'm with her in Southern Caribbean visiting 6 new countries on my list.

Maraming Salamat Mama, sobrang nami-miss pa din kita.
You may be gone, but your love and memory will forever be with me.

Our parents are usually the only ones who have known us since we were born.  Often they know us better than we know ourselves. When you have had a loving, friendly, happy relationship with your parent, their passing will create feelings of emotional turmoil and despair. Feelings we all experience after the death of someone we love very much. As well as the loss of their physical presence, there is also the loss of their advice, support, help, knowledge and counselling in times of life's stresses.
https://www.griefandsympathy.com/losingaparent.html

My Beloved Mother's New Journey 2nd Travel - Northern Europe

Friday, October 07, 2022

​My Beloved Mother, My Favorite Travelmate just Suddenly Gone

We love you always and forever my beloved mother. May 1952 to Sep. 2022. 

“There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible — a wound that will never quite heal.”

Realization. Regrets. Frustration. Both of my parents passed away in consecutive month. They are separated.
The pain is undoubtedly real, my beloved mother is gone.
I'M VERY SORRY MAMA... I MISS YOU, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

Sep. 26, 2022 Monday 1200H I was just starting my usual manic Monday office routine when I received fb missed call from my sister followed by a message "Patay na si Mama". I was totally shocked and devastated that moment. I went downstairs to call my sister, immediately asked for videos and photos of our beloved mother until her last breathe. When I called my sister again it's too late, my mother just gave up. I cried so hard at the side of office building. 

I need to stay focus as I'm just only month old as new employee (probationary status). I need to think logically how to go home as quickly as possible without compromising my professional worth and to "at least HUG my mother's body before placing her in coffin."

Sep. 26, 2022 Monday 1830H I finished all the clearances required and received all the documents needed for my unpaid 10 days emergency leave and salary deduction roundtrip tickets. I brought all my things, as I'm hesitant to go back, I have very anxious and restless thoughts all throughout the day.

During flight cruise early morning, I can't stop crying in the aircraft cabin and lavatory while choosing the best travel pictures of my beloved mother in my laptop. The pain is undoubtedly real, MY BELOVED MOTHER IS GONE. 

Sep. 27, 2022 Tuesday 1630H Aircraft touchdown in NAIA runaway. Due to continuous rain, slow government Exit Permit (OEC) query process, non-availability of Grab car and gruesome traffic, I went home around 2300H. It's too late to HUG the body of my beloved mother in morgue. 

I'm so depressed, have floating thoughts and rapid flashbacks of happy memories with my beloved mother. She just celebrated her 70th birthday four months ago healthy and without a trace of any sickness. I know she's a fighter, it's hard to accept that I will see her the next day in coffin. I did not see her alive before she gave up her life. THIS IS AN ETERNAL SUFFERING. The pain is undoubtedly real, MY BELOVED MOTHER IS GONE. 

“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.”

​My Beloved Mother, My Favorite Travelmate just Suddenly Gone

Monday, March 14, 2022

Mt. Balagbag Day-Hike and Resort Visit with my Nephews

March 13, 2022 Sunday in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal Province, Philippines


BUDGET WARNING: Mt. Balagbag is one of the easiest and shortest hike near Metro Manila. Guide is now mandatory, even checking in to bare minimum resorts along the way is required. 

My 29th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

MT. BALAGBAG DAY-HIKE AND RESORT VISIT DIY ITINERARY (1 adult, 1 teenager, 1 child):
0600H ETD Home; jeep to Tungko 54
0645H ETD Tungko; jeep to Licao-licao 87
0730H ETA Licao-licao; walk to Registration; Environmental Fee 20; Guide fee to Resort 250
0830H ETA Carillo Tolits Resort; Entrance fee 180; Ice cream 72
1330H ETD Resort; walk down the trail
1430H ETD Licao-licao; jeep to Tungko 87
1530H ETA Tungko; jeep to Home 63
TOTAL: PHP 813

MT. BALAGBAG HIKING FEES UPDATED AS OF MARCH 2022:
* Environmental Fee: PHP 20 (free for age 12 and below)
* Guide (up to 5 tourists): PHP 250 up to resort, PHP 350 up to Mt. Balagbag summit
* Resort Entrance: PHP 80 (adult), PHP 50 (children)
* Mt. Balagbag summit entrance: PHP 50 per tourist

I already hiked Mt. Balagbag traverse to Mt. Maranat on self-guided solo trip with total expenses of only PhP190 only last 2016. Mt. Balagbag is one of the easiest and shortest hike near Metro Manila (2 hours for a minor trek with very wide and obvious trail). In my honest opinion, requiring a guide for more than an hour hike is a form of cheating to think that the mountain is a nature no one owns. I lost my work too because of pandemic. But that doesn't give me the authority to scam people. I've been to a lot of major and minor hikes in 5 continents around the world, I think Mt. Balagbag trek is one of the expensive and scam I did for a dayhike. 

Mt. Balagbag Day-Hike and Resort Visit with my Nephews

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Family Day Trip in Paninap Beach (Real, Quezon Province)

December 05, 2021 Sunday in Quezon Province, Philippines

My 28th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

Preparation:
L300 Van 6,000 (500 down payment)
Paninap Beach Camp Entrance + Cottage 1,100; Pack cooked food 2,000
Total: PHP 9,100

December 05, 2021 Sunday
0500H ETD Home; van to Real, Quezon
0800H Checkpoint in Real (Booking confirmation) 
0830H ETA Paninap Beach Camp; Black sand with strong waves like in La Union
1530H ETD Paninap Beach Camp; Pasalubong stop-over 250
2000H ETA Home
Total: PHP 250

Grand Total: PHP 9,350

Family Day Trip in Paninap Beach (Real, Quezon Province)

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

3 Days Family Trip in Rainy Boracay Island 2020

February 5 to 7, 2020 (Wednesday to Friday) in Aklan, Philippines

My 27th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. This trip also served as my 4th tour-visit in the famous white beach in the world (Dec. 2011, Jun. 2013 and Jul. 2016). Please take note that advance hotel booking is necessary on this island. My Boracay 1st visit was via RORO from Batangas Port (Dec. 2011), 2nd visit was via flight to Roxas city (Jun. 2013), 3rd visit was via Go Ferry from Batangas Port (Jul. 2016) and 4th visit (Feb. 2020) just now was via flight to Kalibo. I never used the Caticlan airport yet due to overpriced tickets #boracay

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BORACAY ISLAND
1. Boracay has been highly celebrated in the international media as one of the best islands and having one of the best beaches in the world.
2. White Beach (the most famous beach in Boracay – and one of top in the world), is a 4 kilometer span of uninterrupted white sugary sand that stretches along the western curve of the island, protected from most winds so the turquoise water is usually glassy calm
3. Boracay suffered from over-tourism and inherited a reputation for sleazy nightlife and major environmental concerns. The government closed the island for six months and the island underwent an extensive facelift. Since reopening in October 2018, there are new rules and regulations, and a limit to the number of tourists allowed on the island. You must have a hotel pre-booked before they will let you get on the boat to Boracay. There is no eating or drinking on the beach, no smoking, no fire dancing, and no commercial sandcastles.

3 Days Family Trip in Rainy Boracay Island 

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Subic Inflatable Island Family Day Pass

31 January, 2019 Thursday in Subic, Zambales, Philippines

My 26th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. This trip also served as my nth tour-visit in the province of Zambales. Please take note that advance booking is necessary on this resort.

FAMILY BUDGET DIY DAY-TRIP IN SUBIC INFLATABLE ISLAND RESORT ITINERARY
(composed of 2 adults, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old))

Metrodeal booking (5 pax) 4,000
0600H ETD Home; van rent 6,500
0900H ETA Inflatable Island Subic Day pass
Boodle lunch + Lemonade 1,200
1430H ETD Inflatable Island; Gas + Toll fee 2,000
1730H ETA Home; Jollibee meal 800
Total: PHP 13,700

Subic Inflatable Island Family Day Pass

Monday, September 10, 2018

8 Days Self-Guided Budget Summer Europe Trip with My Mother

Spain - Andorra - Portugal (Lisbon) - Vatican - Italy (Rome)
August 18 to 25, 2018

23 Days Solo Autumn Experience in Central Europe (Oct. 2013)

23 Days Solo Summer Adventures in Central, Southern and Northern Europe (Jun. 2015)

"Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator." - Antoni Gaudi


My 5th time to visit the European continent following the 12 Days Solo Backpacking in Summer Russia (Trans-Siberia Train Ride) last August 2017 and 3rd time for Schengen Adventure following the Germany-applied visa for Summer Solo Trip last June 2015, 2nd trip with my mother abroad following the Winter Japan last Feb. 2015, total of 71 countries visited so far (total of 29 in Europe) and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.


Schengen Area guarantees free movement within territory of 26 countries. As of 19th of December 2011, Schengen Area consist of 26 countries (of which 22 are EU states): BelgiumCzech RepublicDenmarkGermanyEstonia, Greece, Spain, FranceItalyLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgHungary, Malta, NetherlandsAustriaPoland, Portugal, SlovakiaSlovenia, Finland and Sweden along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Being part of the area without controls at internal borders means that these countries no longer carry-out border checks at their internal borders and have stepped-up controls at the external borders. 


SPAIN

timezone - UTC +0200H    capital - Madrid    language - Spanish    currency - Euro (EUR)
visa - Philippine passport holders need to apply first before travel

8 Days Self-Guided Budget Summer Europe Trip with My Mother

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Canyon Cove Beach Resort Family Day tour

March 30, 2018 Friday in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines (Good Friday)

My 24th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. This trip also served as my nth tour-visit in the province of Batangas. Please take note that I did not perform any advance booking, we just simply arrived there even though it was peak season (Good Friday, summer season).

FAMILY BUDGET DIY DAY-TRIP IN CANYON COVE BEACH RESORT ITINERARY
(composed of 2 adults, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old))

0600H ETD Quezon City; Toll Fee 200; Jollibee breakfast 500
0930H ETA Canyon Cove Beach Resort
Entrance fee; 1,000*4 + 860 = 4,860 (discount for senior citizen)
Day Tour Inclusion: Use of beach and swimming pool, PhP300 set lunch.
1500H ETD Canyon Cove Beach Resort; Toll fee: 200
2100H ETA Quezon City; refuel 1,000; Car rental payment for a day 4,500 + 200 (driver tip)
TOTAL BUDGET: PhP 11,960

Canyon Cove Beach Resort Family Day tour

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Yas Waterworld Splash Adventure

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Yas Waterworld Splash Adventure was the last part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 25 January 05, 2018 Friday (Abu Dhabi)
Breakfast 80 AED; taxi to Yas Waterworld 60 AED
Yas Waterworld Entrance 75*3 + 200*2 = 625 AED; Locker + snacks 76 AED
1600H ETD Yas Waterworld; Yas Mall dinner 70 AED
"Pitch Perfect 3" movie 183 AED; taxi to home 65 AED

Yas Waterworld Splash Adventure

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dubai Mall Sightseeing and Stroll

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Dubai Mall Sightseeing and Stroll was the 10th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 21 January 01, 2018 Monday (Dubai)

​1100H Hotel Check-out; Dubai Mall lunch 112 AED
Ski rink 178 AEDSnacks 84 AED; RTA reload 140 AED
1900H ETD Al Ghubaiba Bus Terminal
2115H Abu Dhabi; Taxi to home 20 AED

Dubai Mall Sightseeing and Stroll

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

New Year Celebration infront of Burj Khalifa

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


New Year Celebration infront of Burj Khalifa was the 9th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 20 December 31, 2017 Sunday (Dubai)

Regent Palace Hotel (near Burjuman Metro Station) advance booking 1,074 AED
Burjuman Centre Lunch 200 AED
1300H Check-in (200) + 15 AED; Creek Station; Festival City Mall; Krispy Kreme 38 AED
1900H Burj Khalifa family viewing area; Snacks 27AED
New Years Eve Burj Khalifa lights show; Walked to Emirates Towers Station

New Year Celebration infront of Burj Khalifa

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Dubai Garden Glow Colorful Night

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Dubai Garden Glow Colorful Night was the 8th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 19 December 30, 2017 Saturday (Dubai)

Royal Ascot Hotel (near Al Fahidi Metro Station) advance booking 878 AED
Hotel check-out; Breakfast 39 AED
0930H ETD Union Square Bus Station 80 AED
1130H ETA Ras Al Khaimah; Taxi to Jebel Jais
1230H ETA Jebel Jais; Snacks 83 AED (their first time to trek and they reached the summit)
Trekking the Jebel Jais Summit (1,934masl) 
1430H ETD Jebel Jais; meter taxi+tip 250 AED
1530H ETA RAK Bus Station
1600H ETD Ras Al Khaimah 100 AED
1800H ETA Dubai; dinner 80 AEDHotel check-in; tourism fee 20 AED
2100H Dubai Garden Glow + ice park 500 AEDSnacks 145 AEDUber to Hotel 30 AED

Dubai Garden Glow Colorful Night

Monday, January 22, 2018

Family Trekking in Jebel Jais, UAE's Highest Mountain

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Family Trekking in Jebel Jais, UAE's Highest Mountain (1,934masl) was the 7th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 19 December 30, 2017 Saturday (Dubai)

Royal Ascot Hotel (near Al Fahidi Metro Station) advance booking 878 AED
Hotel check-out; Breakfast 39 AED
0930H ETD Union Square Bus Station 80 AED
1130H ETA Ras Al Khaimah; Taxi to Jebel Jais
1230H ETA Jebel Jais; Snacks 83 AED (their first time to trek and they reached the summit)
Trekking the Jebel Jais Summit (1,934masl) 
1430H ETD Jebel Jais; meter taxi+tip 250 AED
1530H ETA RAK Bus Station
1600H ETD Ras Al Khaimah 100 AED
1800H ETA Dubai; dinner 80 AEDHotel check-in; tourism fee 20 AED
2100H Dubai Garden Glow + ice park 500 AEDSnacks 145 AEDUber to Hotel 30 AED

Family Trekking in Jebel Jais, UAE's Highest Mountain

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Parks and Resort

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Parks and Resort was the 6th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END YEAR-ENDER ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 18 December 29, 2017 Friday (Dubai)

Aluruba Hotel (near Al Ras Metro Station) advance booking 352 AED
0800H transportation from Abu Dhabi to hotel (Dubai) 285 AED
Hotel check-in tourism fee 40 AED; transportation to Dubai Parks 36 AED; lunch 105 AED
​Dubai Parks stroll and photo-ops; Skates and snacks 122 AEDDinner 115; Lego 35 AED
Taxi to Ibn Battuta Station 60AED; Metro to Hotel

Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Parks and Resort

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Red Dune Desert Safari Half-Day Tour

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Red Dune Desert Safari Half-Day Tour was the 5th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Pick & Drop Services Price Aed 69 Children And 135 Adults
From Abu Dhabi, the most famous Desert Safari Dubai tour includes pick up from Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Mall at 02:00 pm go to Dubai and enjoy the awesome unforgettable desert safari fun with live Entertainment shows along with the buffet dinner and all other activities and drop back to Abu Dhabi around 10:45 pm. Start with the stunning desert Drive (Dune Bashing) and after that to Bedouin Campsite which is placed in the heart of the Desert where you will enjoy the other camp activities like Camel Riding ,Henna Painting,Sand Boarding Music Fire Show, Tanoura Dancing Show, Belly Dancing Show ,BBQ Dinner etc etc.

WEEK-END ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE ABU DHABI - DUBAI WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 12 December 23, 2017 Saturday (Dubai)

0800H Breakfast 75 AED; taxi to Grand Mosque (free admission) 35 AED; photo-ops
taxi to Al Wahda Mall 45 AED; lunch 36 AED
1345H ETD Abu Dhabi going to Desert Safari 4 adults * 135 + 1 child * 70 = 610 AED
1700H ETA Red Dune Desert Safari; 4x4 ride to desert tent, photo-ops, buffet dinner
2000H ETD Desert; 2245H ETA Abu Dhabi; taxi to flat 15 AED

Red Dune Desert Safari Half-Day Tour

Friday, January 19, 2018

Grand Mosque Foggy Visit with Family

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Grand Mosque Foggy Visit was the 4th part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.


WEEK-END ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE ABU DHABI - DUBAI WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 12 December 23, 2017 Saturday (Dubai)
0800H Breakfast 75 AED; taxi to Grand Mosque (free admission) 35 AED; photo-ops
taxi to Al Wahda Mall 45 AED; lunch 36 AED
1345H ETD Abu Dhabi going to Desert Safari 4 adults * 135 + 1 child * 70 = 610 AED
1700H ETA Red Dune Desert Safari; 4x4 ride to desert tent, photo-ops, buffet dinner
2000H ETD Desert; 2245H ETA Abu Dhabi; taxi to flat 15 AED

Grand Mosque Foggy Visit with Family

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Colorful Night in the Global Village

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Colorful Night in the Global Village was the 3rd part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.

WEEK-END ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE DUBAI WITH FAMILY
(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 4 December 15, 2017 Friday (Dubai) 
Noon Hotel Apartment (near Mall of the Emirates) advance booking 419 AED
0500H transportation from Abu Dhabi to hotel (Dubai) 164 AED
Hotel check-in tourism fee 20 AED, breakfast 70 AED
0930H Jumeirah Public Beach and Souk (free admission) taxi 20 AED
Taxi from Jumeirah to Miracle Garden 30 AED
1230H Miracle Garden admission 3 adults * 40 + 2 child * 30 = 180 AED; snacks 100
Taxi from Miracle Garden to Global Village 50 AED
1600H Global Village admission 4 entries * 4 = 60 AED (free for 65 yrs old above)
Snacks, dinner, playtime 331 AED; Taxi to Hotel 35 AED

Colorful Night in the Global Village

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Miracle Garden

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Miracle Garden was the 2nd part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.

WEEK-END ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE DUBAI WITH FAMILY
(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 4 December 15, 2017 Friday (Dubai) 
Noon Hotel Apartment (near Mall of the Emirates) advance booking 419 AED
0500H transportation from Abu Dhabi to hotel (Dubai) 164 AED
Hotel check-in tourism fee 20 AED, breakfast 70 AED
0930H Jumeirah Public Beach and Souk (free admission) taxi 20 AED
Taxi from Jumeirah to Miracle Garden 30 AED
1230H Miracle Garden admission 3 adults * 40 + 2 child * 30 = 180 AED; snacks 100
Taxi from Miracle Garden to Global Village 50 AED
1600H Global Village admission 4 entries * 4 = 60 AED (free for 65 yrs old above)
Snacks, dinner, playtime 331 AED; Taxi to Hotel 35 AED

Afternoon Stroll in Dubai Miracle Garden

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Holiday Season in Jumeirah Souk and Public Beach

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE
December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018


Visiting the Jumeirah Souk and Public Beach was the 1st part of 11 major tourist attractions my family have been in the 2017 Winter United Arab Emirates.

WEEK-END ITINERARY TO SIGHT-SEE DUBAI WITH FAMILY

(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Day 4 December 15, 2017 Friday (Dubai)
Noon Hotel Apartment (near Mall of the Emirates) advance booking 419 AED
0500H transportation from Abu Dhabi to hotel (Dubai) 164 AED
Hotel check-in tourism fee 20 AED, breakfast 70 AED
0930H Jumeirah Public Beach and Souk (free admission) taxi 20 AED
Taxi from Jumeirah to Miracle Garden 30 AED
1230H Miracle Garden admission 3 adults * 40 + 2 child * 30 = 180 AED; snacks 100
Taxi from Miracle Garden to Global Village 50 AED
1600H Global Village admission 4 entries * 4 = 60 AED (free for 65 yrs old above)
Snacks, dinner, playtime 331 AED; Taxi to Hotel 35 AED

Holiday Season in Jumeirah Souk and Public Beach

Monday, January 15, 2018

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE

December 11, 2017 to January 06, 2018 in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah)

"Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion" - Unknown


My 23rd family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. This trip served as the longest trip I had with my family and their 3rd trip abroad, following Winter Japan (Feb. 2015) and Winter Hongkong - Macau (Feb. 2013).

26 DAYS GENERAL BUDGET FAMILY ITINERARY IN WINTER UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (DEC 2017 - JAN 2018)
(composed of 2 adult, 1 senior citizen and 2 children (11-yr old and 5yr old)

Visa Application:

applied on 16-Nov for 4 (adults / children) =  353 AED x 4 = 1,412 AED
requirements = passport clear photocopy, passport-size color photo 1pc, birth certificate (for children)
approved visa on 21-Nov; ID90 return tickets MLA-AUH-MLA = 2,240 AED
Visa Application Total Budget: 3,652 AED

Day 0 December 11, 2017 Monday (Abu Dhabi)
afternoon departure from Manila to Abu Dhabi = 440 AED

Day 1 to Day 3 December 12 to 14, 2017 (Abu Dhabi)
mall stroll, city walk, supermarket shopping = 400 AED

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE