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Philippine Provinces Without Travel Requirements 2021 Update The numerous policy changes implemented by IATF and the local governments and the new variants of COVID 19 in the past few months made the contents of this article outdated already. Please coordinate with the LGU of the province that you plan to visit before heading there.  Due to COVID 19, the Philippine government ceased leisure travel around the Philippines not only for foreigners but also for local tourists. Although some restrictions were eventually lifted, traveling to different provinces still is a challenge due to the numerous paperwork and certificates that one has to present at the borders of different provinces. However, there is good news... Last February 26, 2021, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), approved the uniform travel protocols for all local government units (LGUs). With this new protocol, travelers are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 testing except if the LGU of the destination will still make t

Here's the third budget day tour itinerary for Kyoto City. This itinerary is crafted for nature lovers and hikers. Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #3 Disclaimer: 1. Transportation from your accommodation going to Kyoto Station is  not included  in this itinerary. 2. The itineraries would always start in Kyoto Station and end in Kyoto Station. 3. The accommodation budget is also not included. 4. The itineraries start at 8:30AM as most destinations open at 9AM.  5. The exploration time in a place is pegged at an hour per destination. However, you may opt to cut it shorter or stay longer.  6. It is also assumed that you are traveling light. Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #3 Fushimi Inari Walking and Hiking Course 8:30AM   Arrival at  Kyoto Station . Head to the train station's ticket booth and buy a ticket for the Inari Station via the JR Nara Line. Travel time from Kyoto Station to Inari Station is 5-7 minutes. Fare : 150 yen 8:35AM Arrival at Inari Station . Walk from

Here's another day tour itinerary that is designed to maximize a day in Kyoto while on a budget.  Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #2 Disclaimer: 1. Transportation from your accommodation going to Kyoto Station is  not included  in this itinerary. 2. The itineraries would always start in Kyoto Station and end in Kyoto Station. 3. The accommodation budget is also not included. 4. The itineraries start at 8:30AM as most destinations open at 9AM.  5. The exploration time in a place is pegged at an hour per destination. However, you may opt to cut it shorter or stay longer.  6. It is also assumed that you are traveling light. Kyoto City Budget Day Tour Itinerary #2 Yasaka Jinja - Kiyomizudera Walking Course 8:30AM   Arrival at  Kyoto Station . Exit at the Karasuma Side of Kyoto Station. For those who are not familiar with Kyoto Station’s Karasuma Side, it is the one facing the Kyoto Tower.   8:35AM   Walk to the bus stops and boa