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Philippines

[Philippines] 3 recommended shopping areas that you should definitely check out when you go to Manila

Hello, it's Hiro.   This time, I would like to introduce you to the shopping malls that you should definitely visit when you go to Manila.   I have more than 200 experience in the Philippines, so I can recommend it with confidence.   1. Mall of ASIA The first is the Mall of ASIA, commonly known as MOA.   According to the 2021 statistics, it is ranked 11th in the area of shopping malls in the world.   Access   6.8km from Manila Airport, about 20 minutes away, I think most tourists going to Manila will go to MOA, ...

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[Philippines] Best 3 Recommended Souvenir places in Manila

Hello, it's Hiro.   This time, I would like to introduce the recommended souvenir purchasing places in the Philippines for those who do not know what to buy as souvenirs when going to the Philippines.   Trust me, i have been to the Philippines more than 200 times.   papemelroti It is a popular general store in Manila. Very cute things are sold at a bargain price and I highly recommend them.   There are a few country-style items, but you can buy notebooks, notebooks, pens, etc. for less than 100 pesos, and when you go there, you'll always find ...

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[Protect yourself!!] Why you have to sit in the passenger seat in an overseas taxi

Hello, it's Hiro.   I have traveled to more than 40 countries so far, and I would like to introduce the recommended taxi rides.   ※This article can be read in about 3 minutes.   How to take a taxi in overseas ・Be sure to ride in the passenger seat ・Try to communicate with driver using English or local languages (learning English) ・Don't sleep carelessly ・Give a tip from you    Recently, Uber and GRAB apps have become popular in various countries, but I would like to keep these four points in mind when taking a taxi using the app. ...

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[Lesson learned] Reasons why you should not carry big cash in the Philippines

Hello, it's Hiro.   This time, I would like to introduce an embarrassing episode that I experienced when I first went to the Philippines.   In 2014, I went to Manila for the first time. The first overseas trip in my life, and alone.   The reason I went to the Philippines was because I thought I could improve my English skills. At that time, my English level was below average, TOEIC 355 points only.   However, I started Skype English conversation from that time, and for some reason I was confident that there was no basis for English. Then, ...

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[Voice translator] Introducing the recommended voice translator ’STAR TALK’ that I actually used in the Philippines

Hello, it's Hiro.   I can't wait when the infection spreads day by day due to the corona sickness and when we can go on an overseas trip.   I don't know when the ban on overseas travel will be released due to the expansion of vaccination, but I would like to have a complete system in place so that I can fly overseas as soon as the ban on overseas travel is resumed.   My recommendation is STAR TALK In conclusion, STAR TALK is recommended. I will explain in detail later.   Do you use a translator? Sorry, I ...

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[Traveling to the Philippines] Why you shouldn't bring your airport rental WIFI from Japan

Hello, it's Hiro.   Traveling to the Philippines, recently I can't travel abroad due to the corona sickness, but it was steadily popular until before COVID-19 situation.   You can enjoy various activities such as studying English, scuba diving, casino, karaoke, etc.   The Philippines is gradually gaining attention as one of the easy-to-go overseas travel destinations from Japan.   Flight time from all over Japan to Manila The flight time from Tokyo / Haneda to Manila is 4 hours and 35 minutes. ・ The flight time from Narita to Manila is 4 hours 59 minutes. ・ The flight time ...