LBC Balikbayan Box Germany to Philippines- here’s how to send
I live in Munich, and the authorised agent is based in Erfstadt. Nevertheless, I emailed inquiring about how to send a package box. Nearly three months later, my LBC Balikbayan box from Germany arrived in the Philippines. If you plan to do the same, here's how it went.
Star Plaza KTV Room Dagupan – mum’s 70th birthday venue
On my mum’s 70th birthday, we celebrated it at KTV Room Star Plaza Dagupan. It took a lot of work. We also looked for other ways to celebrate it intimately while keeping the traditional Filipino way. For example, should we do it at home or at other hotels? It was an endless negotiation with my siblings. Eventually, we chose KTV Room Star Plaza Dagupan. Star Plaza has been in the industry since 1995. Therefore, my sister Amber went to the hotel, and made a reservation. We booked the KTV Room K for 25 people, Php 6,500- consumable. And my mother’s 70th birthday turned out successful and so much fun! Star…
B1 German exam and certificate – All you need to know
I took the B1 German exam on August 25, 2023 at Goethe Institute in Munich city, Germany. There were four (4) parts of the exam. Reading, listening, writing and speaking. Each was taken for 60 minutes each with fifteen (15) minutes break in between, except before the speaking part. Understandably, I prepared for this test, as I needed it for my residence permit, ( at least to get it extended to five (5) years). If you plan to take the same journey, here’s my personal experience and all you need to know for taking the B1 German exam and receiving a certificate. Getting a B1 German exam and certificate –…
Philippine passport renewal with last name change- at DFA Frankfurt
If you’re married to your German spouse and haven’t changed your Philippines passport’s last name to his, chances are, you’re going to do so. I renewed my Philippines passport, at the same time, I had my last name changed as well on March 12, 2021, while I secured my appointment in October 2020. I made an appointment to change my last name from Mendoza to Kaiser, and although it took a while, the process was extremely smooth. I received the new passport on April 10, 2021. Here’s your guide to Philippine passport renewal with last name change after your marriage at DFA Frankfurt, Germany. Updated 2023 Philippine passport renewal with…
Four challenges of moving abroad – and how to deal with them
This article contains some of the moving abroad challenges, such as language. Millions of people have moved abroad and are planning for different reasons, such as love, job, and experiencing different cultures. In fact, in 2017 alone, about 258 million people, or one in every 30, lived outside their country of birth, according to Global People Movements. Regardless of the country you choose to move into, there are some common challenges you would be facing. Here are four challenges of moving abroad and ways to deal with them. Four challenges of moving abroad challenges- and how to deal with them There are many challenges of moving abroad. I wrote four of…
Top of Hanoi: Getting comfy with a blanket at a rooftop bar
Rooftop bar in Hanoi, Love? Of course! “Can we have a blanket, please?” Chris spoke to the staff. “For how many, sir?” the staff asked. “For two, please.” Perplexed.
What’s so special about the sleeper train to Chiang Mai and why does everybody seem to like to take this?
“Wait. Wait. I do it. Okay. Wait,” a Thai staff exclaimed upon noticing we were about to fix our seat as we got on the train and found our beds. Ah, sleeper train it is! “Finally!” I said to myself. Oh, Okay, sorry. We answered smilingly.