How I Travelled 3 Days in Taipei for Only PHP 9,620 (All-In)
Tristan Jay Correa TJ is working as a program producer in a radio station but his alter ego “Travel Jock” keeps his feet uncontrollable as if wanting to explore the world with freedom and independence. His heart and mind are currently battling if he should stay on a stable career with limited vacation leaves or embark on a risky journey of travelling the world with no limits. He just started his simple blog Travel Jock.
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My first attempt really was to book for Batanes but I struggled to find an affordable airfare so my rebel heart prompted me to look for a nearby country which is Taiwan. Cebu Pacific Air constantly gives promos, and I chanced upon and booked Taipei for PHP 4,000 round-trip!
Also read: 8 Tricks to Successfully Grab Cheap Promo Flights in the Philippines
I really don’t have any expectations since I assume that Taipei is just like Hong Kong or Macau, but I was surprised to find Taipei with much richer culture, delicious food and interesting places.
Let me share to you my day-off escape (3 days/2 nights) to Taipei where I spent a surprising below PHP 10,000 (a little over 200 USD).
I was lucky to have an option of visa-free entry so I didn’t spend anything for visa fees. For Philippine passport holders with valid US, UK, JAPAN, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and/or SCHENGEN visas, you can just get a travel authorization certificate online for free on this website. Other Philippine passport holders should apply for Taiwan tourist visa thru this website for PHP 2,100 (single entry).
Once you get a visa or travel certificate, you are good to go!
Here’s my itinerary with little budget information: Taipei Itinerary
Also read: A Filipino Traveller’s Guide to Visiting Taiwan for the First Time
I have a lot of photos in my phone, and here are some of my narcissistic photos I posted online. Please bear with it!
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Also read: How to Travel Taiwan on a Budget