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Top Apps to Scan Photos

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Jane - Two Budget Travelers
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Although most photos are digital these days, you might have printed pics and documents you need to copy and apps to scan photos can help. Creating digital copies of printed photos and documents is made easy using photo scanner apps. 

With only a mobile device, you can scan and save old photos in your phone, cloud storage, and PC. The traditional method of scanning printed photos to a scanner and a computer is already outdated. Now, you can simply take a picture of a printed photograph and get a digital copy saved on your smartphone. 

If you are planning to create a digital album and photo archive, make sure to download a good photo scanner app. We have compiled the best apps to download using your smartphone, tablet or iPad. Read on to find out the best apps to use for scanning photos. 

Shoebox

Aside from scanning photos really well, the Shoebox app also lets users save photos on Ancestry.com in the family tree. The app scans printed photos easily and has auto edge detection. Once the photo is scanned, you can add location, caption, and date. 

The Shoebox app is free and is available for iOS and Android devices. It offers unlimited free storage and has perspective correction technology to enhance the scanned photograph. Aside from cloud storage, users can also save scanned images to the mobile device photo gallery. 

Google Photoscan

One of the best photo scanner apps available today is the Google Photoscan app. Unlike other photo scan apps, Photoscan allows multiple shots of a printed photo to remove the glares automatically. The app detects edges and corrects the perspective for a higher quality scanned image. 

Photoscan integrates with Google Photos app, allowing users to save scanned photos in a cloud, free of charge. The app also supports auto-rotation so you don’t need to manually rotate scanned photos on your mobile phone. Overall, this app maintains better quality images when scanned.

Google Photoscan is free and available on both iOS and Android devices. 

Photomyne

If you’re looking for an app to scan multiple photos at once, the Photomyne app is best to use. The app does the same job as others but makes it quicker to scan and identify separate images in one shot. It is ideal for people who need to scan hundreds of printed photographs for archive. 

Photomyne automatically detects edges, crops, and rotates photos. Users can still make manual adjustments if needed and add names, dates, locations, and descriptions on photos. The overall accuracy of the app is good as it minimizes the amount of grain or noise. 

The app is free for Android and iOS devices but has in-app subscription. The Premium account costs $19.99 per year to access features like photo filters, photo sharing, slideshows, and more. 

Pic Scanner Gold

For faster photo scanning, download Pic Scanner Gold. The app has a great photo editor that gives you the freedom to enhance the scanned photos. From captions to date, names, and descriptions, users can enjoy a ton of ways to scan printed photographs. 

Just like other apps, Pic Scanner Gold automatically rotates photos, trim, and gives access to 19 image editor tools. The free counterpart, Pic Scanner, only allows up to 12 saves and shares, but the Gold version gives you unlimited scans and exports. 

With Pic Scanner Gold, you can share scanned photos to Dropbox, Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and you can send using the Message app. The app is only available for iOS devices and costs $7.99 per download. 

CamScanner

CamScanner specializes in scanning documents but it also works well when scanning pictures. The app has a number of editing options to enhance the image. Additionally, users can also sync the file to different platforms and save it to the cloud. 

The app has a free version, which is already good enough for scanning photos and documents. The Premium subscription brings more abilities to edit OCR results, enable collaborations, and more cloud storage. The Premium subscription costs $4.99 per month, available for Android and iOS. 

Conclusion

There are a number of photo scanning apps you can download for your Android or iOS devices. Try the apps listed above and see which works best for you. Before going premium, get a feel of the free version so you know if upgrading to premium is worth it.

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How To Visit Cebu from ₱758 with 1 Year to Pay and No Interest

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Jane - Two Budget Travelers
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The province of Cebu is one of the Philippines’ most astonishing islands, boasting rich marine life, secluded beaches, and festive culture. The island is 122 miles long and 32 km in width, located in the Malay archipelago in the Visayas region.

Coming from the metropolitan and capital city, Manila, in Luzon, you need to ride a plane to get to Mactan airport in Cebu. If you are planning to visit the island of Cebu, know that you can get discounted packages for as low as ₱758 per person, with one year to pay and no interest!

Interested in how you can score this excellent Cebu travel package? Read on to find out more information about the best time to visit, where to go, which travel agency to use, what the package includes, and more.

Cebu City architecture - How to visit Cebu, Philippines on a budget

Best Time To Visit Cebu

The Philippines only has two main seasons: rainy from June to mid-October and dry from the later part of October to May. To enjoy water activities in Cebu, you can visit during teh dry season. Summer or peak season starts from February to early April, and tourists flock to the island during these months.

If you hate the crowd and want a more relaxed vacation, you can fly to the island in November, early December, and January. However, note that Cebu celebrates its biggest annual festival, Sinulog, every third Sunday of January. Millions of people gather in Cebu City during this festival, so make sure to skip dates a few days before and after Sinulog.

Going Around The City

Just like in Manila, you can find the same transportation options in Cebu, including jeepneys, cabs, buses, and ride-hailing services via the Grab app. If you are in Cebu City, you can enjoy all these options, however, outside the city, you can only find buses and jeepneys on the road. There’s also what the locals call ‘habal-habal’ or a motorcycle ride.

Private vehicles for hire are famous transport options for group travelers. However, this option is more expensive compared to public transport utilities.

Cebu City Tourist Spots

Cebu City is pretty huge, but you can explore the area and try activities for one full day or two, depending on the itinerary. Famous sites can like Magellan’s Cross, Sirao Garden, and Temple of Leah attract tourists, so it’s better to go early to explore the location.

Other popular spots in the city include:

  • 10,000 Roses Café
  • Tops of Cebu Lookout
  • Mountain Side Tour
  • Basilica del Santo Nino
  • Fort San Pedro
  • Casa Gorordo Museum

For food, you can try the famous spicy Lechon, seafood, and SuTuKil. Price ranges from ₱300 or $6 USD per meal or more, depending on the quantity of orders and restaurants.

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Cebu City Travel Package 

If you want to save money, you can get the Cebu City package which starts at ₱758 with 1 year to pay and no interest. This 4 day, 3 night deal is offered by Shadow Travel & Tours. The package includes the following:

  • Roundtrip airfare via Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines or AirAsia
  • Roundtrip airport-hotel transfer
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Lunch during tours
  • Upland tour with a guide
  • 7kgs hand-carry baggage allowance going to Cebu
  • 7kgs hand-carry baggage allowance returning to Destination
  • Free travel voucher worth ₱3,000

Note that this package is not valid during Sinulog Festival and other Holidays. Other tours availed must be coordinated with Shadow Travel & Tours.

Optional tours are:

  • Mactan Island Hopping
  • Oslob Whale Shark 
  • Sumilon Island

It is important to be reminded that prices start at ₱758 and will vary based on where you are departing from. Terminal fees for domestic and international flights are also not included in the package. Additional baggage allowance should be shouldered by the traveler.

To help spread out the cost of the tour package, the travel agency offers a one-year-to-pay promo. Check the website or call the agency to check the availability of tours every month. Rates can change depending on the airline of your choice, hotel, and travel dates.

Planning a trip to Cebu is hassle-free with tour packages. You don’t need to book your flights and look for accommodation because everything’s already planned. For more information, visit the Shadow Travel & Tours website.

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Korean Temple in Bulacan | How to Get There | Travel Guide

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Jerny - Two Budget Travelers
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Korean Temple in Bulacan

Contributed by: Norhana Palao

Saan makakarating ang 100 pesos mo?
Dahil super natuwa po ako sa lugar kasi maganda sya, isiShare ko po sya dito. DIY trip to Korea este! Korean Temple sa Bulacan. Korean Temple

Korean Temple In Bulacan How To Get There Travel Guide
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St. Andrew Kim Tae Gon Shrine of Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan.

🎐NO ENTRANCE FEE
🎐Ang ganda ng place!
🎐Tahimik, perfect place para magmuni-muni.
🎐Perfect pang-Instagram!
🎐Perfect para sa mga kdrama adik. Because Kdrama is life
🎐May makikita din kayong mga Korean nuns sa temple. Kaya dapat tahimik lang tayo respeto na din sa bahay dasalan nila.
🎐Close po ang main gate kaya sa garahe ang daanan. Mula main gate then pangatlong kanto pasok lang deretso hanggang dulo then sa right may gate dun. Yun ang entrance ng temple. (Tanong lang sa mga tao dun para di maligaw)
🎐Open everyday from 7am to 5pm according sa bantay dun sa gate sa garahe.

How to get there?

From Sm North EDSA, sakay ka ng UV Express pa Sm Marilao, around 45 pesos.
From Sm Marilao sakay ka ng jeep papuntang Bocaue or Malolos na sign board. Tapos sabihin mo ibaba ka sa Mcdo Lolomboy. 9 pesos
From Mcdo Lolomboy (Kung masipag kang maglakad) walking distance na lang yong temple. Pwede din naman magtrike diko lang po alam magkano per head. Korean Temple

Going back to SM North EDSA

From Mcdo Lolomboy sakay ka sa H-way ng pa SM Marilao 9 pesos
From Sm Marilao UV express ulit pa SM North. 45 pesos

Alternative Route:

*Sa cubao may sakayan din ng bus (Del Carmen name ng bus) sabihin niyo ibaba kayo sa Bocaue exit.
*From Bocaue exit sakay kayo ng jeep pa SM Marilao tapos magpababa kayo sa Mcdo Lolomboy. Walking distance na lang yong ng temple from Mcdo. Wala pa akong idea sa pamasahe sa bus hehehe Korean Temple
Expenses: 104 pesos (Pamasahe Balikan. Starting point SM North)
Exclusion: foods Korean Temple
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What benefits do you get as a member of Club Ultima?

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Jerny - Two Budget Travelers
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So, Club Ultima has called you or sent you a message telling you have won a raffle and you need to claim your 3D2N voucher in their office. You probably have read the first post as well – WARNING: Club Ultima / Crown Regency FREE Hotel Accommodation – A Professional SCAM – but you ‘re eager to know what you will be missing out if in case you did not attend one of their presentations.
What benefits do you get as a member of Club Ultima?
Here’s what our reader Mary Ojeda Isidro shared as she liked the membership benefits Club Ultima offered.

What benefits do you get as a member of Club Ultima?

“Everything you shared here is true except that these come from someone who did not attend the presentation and has no personal knowledge of the offer and terms and conditions of Club Ultima.
Anyway, I read this post too when I got the call telling me I won the raffle. But instead of using the warnings here for me not to attend (and miss out), I used the information you shared to get the free voucher without the booking fee, enjoy the free dinner, and buy my membership package because I like it and it is something I want to invest in.
So here’s a perspective from someone who actually attended the presentation and became a member of the Club Ultima.
First, I got invited the same way, but I knew fully-well that I did not win and it is just their marketing strategy to get me to attend. I agree to go on my free time and at a place close to me.
Second, I openly asked questions during the presentation with a real desire to know instead of being critical about it – is it a timeshare, do u have a secondary license to deal with securities, etc.?
Third, Joseph answers my questions honestly when he knows the answer and call Jun for those queries he didn’t know the answer to – it is not a timeshare, but a membership club like Manila Polo Club, and I was shown their SEC Cert and secondary license to deal with securities, etc.
Fourth, I was invited to have dinner before the offer so I ate what I want and skip the others (same mindset as the offers).
Fifth, it is a lifetime club membership in any of the 10 existing Crown Regency Hotels in the Philippines and future hotels to be built instead of just one venue.

Sixth, as a club member you get a membership certificate which entitles you to a flexible usage of your chosen room night privilege coupons (1 week, 2 weeks or 3 weeks) in any Crown Regency hotels or exchange your privileges for a stay in any hotels members of Interval International and Asian hotels with direct tie-ups.
Seventh, you can carry over your annual room night privilege to subsequent years if unused or advance it if you need more vacation time for the year.
Eighth, the membership certificate and your room night privileges are transferable and no expiry.
Ninth, membership fee is one – time (paid spot cash or installment) and there is an annual maintenance fee instead of monthly association dues.
Tenth, I asked them to waive the booking fee of P3,000 on my free voucher because I read the conditions and the agent did not tell me that there is a booking fee.”
If you liked the benefits enclosed for a member and you can pay the membership fee, then there’s nothing to worry about. If you can pay the amount required to be a member of Club Ultima, you can do so. This is a perspective totally different from the first post. Please do read the other comments on the first post as well for their personal experiences being a member or someone who has attended the presentation.
So, upon reading what benefits you could get as a Club Ultima member, what do you think?
 

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How To Get Access To Premium Airport Lounges With LoungeBuddy

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Jerny - Two Budget Travelers
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One of the most dreaded parts of traveling is waiting at the airport. Who would want to sit and wait around for hours before departure? Well, perhaps you would if you were in a travel lounge, wherein you can sit comfortably, away from the crowd.
People flying first or business class have access to the equivalent travel lounge, regardless of their frequent flyer status. However, if you are in an economy seat, you cannot access this facility, unless you have a pass. The good thing is, LoungeBuddy lets you purchase lounge passes from select partners worldwide.
Interested in how LoungeBuddy works? Read on and find out how you can enjoy the services of LoungeBuddy. Get insider tips on how you can maximize your membership and the cost of lounge access.
Get Access to Premium Airport Lounges

What Is LoungeBuddy?

LoungeBuddy is an app that lets travelers book guaranteed access to numerous airport lounges around the world. The platform provides members with low-cost lounge passes to enjoy world-class amenities including baths, refreshments, and more. Before, lounge passes were only reserved for elite, frequent travelers. However, these days, you can immediately book passes with your family.
Select partners overseas allow LoungeBuddy members to enjoy a host of services including free Wi-Fi, consumption of alcoholic beverages, culinary dishes, state-of-the-art waiting areas, and the use of printers or telephones. The best part is, members pay only a fraction of the price, and children under two years old are admitted for free with an adult.

How LoungeBuddy Works

To enjoy free access to airport lounges, you need to sign up and pay for the membership fee. LoungeBuddy offers three Priority Pass levels for every type of traveler.
The Standard pass costs $99 annually, and each visit, you need to pay $32 for the access. An upgraded version of the Standard pass is Standard Plus, which costs $299. Under this pass, members are entitled to free 10 visits. After the free visits, members are charged $32 per entry. The Prestige pass costs $429, which gives you unlimited access to any Priority Lounge for the entire year.
Members enjoy the mentioned perks but accompanying guests need to pay $32 per entry. This is applied to all three membership levels.
After paying for the membership, you can now use the app to search for the airport you will visit and find the partner lounge. Select and choose the time and date of entry. Note that there is a free cancellation 48 hours before the scheduled visit.

Credit Card And Flyer Status

LoungeBuddy also provides special treatment to travelers with elite flyer status and premium credit cards. You can get alerts for free day passes to different lounges around the globe. Think of this as the added perk of being a frequent flyer and paying premium annual fees for credit cards.
In addition to the alerts on free airport lounges, LoungeBuddy also provides rebates on a first-come, first-served basis. Moreover, LoungeBuddy also provides promo codes members can use for pass discounts. To use the code, you need to visit their website and apply code before processing your reservation.

Travel Insurance

In case you experience flight cancellations and members cannot use the lounge, LoungeBuddy can arrange the changes and disruptions with travel insurance. If you don’t have travel insurance, you can email LoungeBuddy at support@loungebuddy.com.

Is A LoungeBuddy Membership Worth It?

If you consider yourself a frequent flyer but don’t book first or business class seat, then you can invest in LoungeBuddy membership to enjoy lounge passes. Staying in crowded chairs in airports is uncomfortable, not to mention, draining. Even further, if you find yourself feeling hungry, you will have to buy your food.
With a LoungeBuddy membership, you only need to pay a little amount to enjoy great facilities, good food, free drinks, and more. If you need to work, lounges have free Wi-Fi for guests. Feeling icky and want to shower? Some lounges have shower areas for guests to freshen up in between flights. Finally, you can take a nap in the comfortable chairs and get energized for your trip.
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Bottom Line

LoungeBuddy offers cost-effective travel solutions for people who travel for business or for work. Invest in a membership today and enjoy a host of perks that are exclusive for members. 

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Let’s Get Ready To Road Trip! 6 Essentials You Need For The Perfect Break

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Jerny - Two Budget Travelers
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Road trips are one of the most fun, liberating, and budget-friendly vacations you can have. Whether you’re going it alone or squeezing your whole family into one vehicle, it’s something everyone should experience at least once in their lives.

We’ve compiled a list of must-haves to make your trip easier, safer, and more comfortable. Read on to check out our top picks!

  1. A Generator

This is absolutely essential if you’re planning on taking any electrical items including your cell phone. A generator will mean you can save your car’s battery and power up multiple items at once. Whether it’s for your coffee machine, an electric grill, your devices, or a light for the nighttime, a generator will have your back.
Make sure you invest in a good quality system like the bluetti ac200 max price which can be recharged using solar so you can even feel a bit green. You’ll have enough phone battery to record your every move or make a hundred TikToks!

READ: How Traveling Boosts Your Mental Health

  1. A Tent

Unless you’ve got an RV or a campervan, having a tent is a good way to save money on motels along your drive. Splash out on a good quality one that will keep you warm and dry at night, and is quick and easy to assemble. You’ll likely be on the move a lot, so you don’t want a tent with a thousand poles and pegs that takes hours of wrestling to put up and down.

  1. Pillows

Comfort whilst driving is important for any passengers so add some pillows in the car for them to chill out with. They’ll also be necessary at night, especially if you’re sleeping in a tent. Ditto blankets or bedding that will keep you warm and cozy as you’re cruising.

  1. First Aid Kit

Safety first! Make sure you have a fully stocked first aid kit as you may not always be parked up near an open store. Your kit should contain, band-aids, antiseptic spray, bandages, tweezers, scissors, and disposable gloves to tend to any cuts or injuries along the way. You don’t want to end up with a nasty infected wound spoiling your trip!

  1. Car Emergency Kit

Obviously, you should have insurance, but many small vehicle issues can be fixed yourself roadside with a decent emergency kit. Make sure it has high-vis vests, jump leads, puncture fixing tools, and a jack at the very least, or purchase a ready-made kit containing all the necessities.

READ: How To Travel The World Using Air Miles – 5 Essential Tips

It’s better to be safe than sorry and you’ll thank yourself if you break down in the middle of nowhere.

  1. And Lastly, A Killer Playlist!

No road trip is worthwhile without a long list of tunes you can blast out the window and sing along to. If you’re traveling in a group have each person add ten songs to the list for a car dance party.
Are you taking an epic road trip this year? Let us know your essentials in the comments.

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Worldwide Health Insurance: Top 3 Providers

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Jerny - Two Budget Travelers
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Traveling across the globe whether for leisure or for work requires a whole lot of careful preparation. From making transportation arrangements and organizing your itinerary to making sure that you bring the essential items, planning for every possibility is definitely important. That is also why it is important to make sure to get the best health insurance. Failing to adequately prepare can make or break your trip.

When traveling, one of the most important things you should make sure to have is global health coverage. After all, you never know when you will encounter a health or medical emergency. Accidents, unforeseen illnesses, and other similar instances call for worldwide health insurance.

However, you want to make sure that you get insurance from a reputable and reliable company. Wondering which companies offer the best global insurance coverage? Check out the top three insurers below.

Aetna International

Aetna offers plans for individuals who reside in and outside the Americas. Its Mobile Healthcare Plan is designed for citizens of the Americas who are residing outside of the region. It comes in two varieties: the MHP Classic and MHP Exclusive. Some of the most important features of this offer include 24/7 support, emergency assistance, basic benefits, and maternity coverage.

Meanwhile, those from other parts of the world can avail of the Aetna Pioneer Plan. There is a variety of options, which can dictate how much the insured is going to pay and receive. The benefits of this plan include inpatient daycare and outpatient coverage. It also offers a variety of optional policies such as non-emergency medical evaluation, as well as routine and major restorative dental treatment.

Cigna Global Insurance

Another top insurer is Cigna Global Insurance, which offers international health insurance. This is available for all individuals including expatriates. This offer is available in different tiers namely Silver, Gold and Platinum. The standard benefits cover hospital charges for nursing, accommodation and recovery room. It also encompasses hospital charges for operations, medicine, and treatment room fees.

A great thing about Cigna’s offers is that it covers mental health care. This coverage will pay for treatments of mental health conditions and disorders. Other cases included in the policy are cancer care and parent and baby care (for Gold and Platinum only).

Customers also have the option to avail of the Global Health Assistant Program. This takes the more personalized approach, tailoring benefits and services to each individual holders’ needs.

International Medical Group, Inc.

IMG’s International Health Insurance has offers designed to cover individuals and families who want to have worldwide coverage for different reasons. Global Medical Insurance is a long-term and renewable, yet comprehensive, option that offers a variety of medical benefits. From hospital indemnity and preventative coverage to surgery and prescription medication, this policy gives holders peace of mind with medical situations when traveling abroad.

Aside from medical benefits, it also covers evacuation costs and traumatic dental injury treatments. Keep in mind that pre-existing conditions are not included in the policy. Moreover, non-emergency dental treatments also come as an option.

This company also has offerings for individuals, families, and groups who are traveling such as the Patriot Travel, Patriot America Plus, and iTravelInsured Travel Lite Insurances. Clients can get individual or group quotes, giving them cheaper options.

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Bottom Line

There is nothing better than traveling knowing that you have everything you need in order. This way, you can minimize the stressful parts of your trip and maximize your leisure during your travels. With the right worldwide medical coverage from the best insurer, you can rest assured that even your health-related concerns will be covered.

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DIY Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Tokyo Japan | 10 days DIY Japan Travel Guide

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DIY Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Tokyo Japan Trip

DIY Japan Travel Guide

Contributed by: Hanna Alzate-Lopena

DIY Osaka-Kyoto-Nara-Tokyo Japan | DIY Japan Travel Guide

To convert JPY to peso just divide it by two. 

MANILA-OSAKA: Day 1

Airfare (Jetstar) MNL – Osaka ₱4900 with 20kgs baggage
Travel tax ₱1620
Breakfast at Manila airport ₱150 PHP
Upon arrival at Kansai airport bought SIM card for mobile data only for 7 days @ 4000 JPY
Bought KANSAI Pass for 3 days 5000 JPY (Pwede gamitin papuntang Kyoto and Nara stations)
1 day Osaka pass tour 2300 JPY (may discounts kasama for tourist spots sa Osaka area)
5D4N accommodation at Hotel Chuo ₱8265php / 2pax = ₱4132
Lunch 500 JPY at the Shinmaya station
Dinner 500 JPY  in Dotonbori DIY Japan Travel Guide
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Kyoto: Day 2

200 JPY breakfast (Convenience Stores)
500 JPY unlimited bus within Kyoto area
500 JPY lunch
800 JPY snacks
600 JPY illumination lights(During Autumn only)
Tour around Arashimaya (Free)
450 JPY dinner

Nara: Day 3

Used our Kansai pass to Nara station then we went directly to Nara City Tourist Information Center
Visited Todaiji Temple, Isuien Garden, Nara Park, Kofukuji Temple, and Yoshikien Garden by bike.
380 JPY Breakfast DIY Japan Travel Guide
1000 JPY Bike rental (Nara is small you can tour the whole area by bike)
150 JPY food for the deer
800 JPY lunch tuna resto Maguro Koya
Dinner treated by a friend
Check out: Day Tour from Osaka: Nara Park, Kyoto, and Kobe

Osaka: Day 4

250 breakfast noodles near the train station DIY Japan Travel Guide
700 JPY entrance Tsutenkaku Tower entrance
700 JPY lunch Okonomiyaki Tsuruhadhi Fugetsu

Universal Studios Osaka: Day 5

400 JPY Breakfast
14000 JPY Universal studios Japan express (7000 JPY non express)
1700 JPY lunch USJ (pricey ang USJ compared to USS)
180 JPY Hotel Chuo to USJ train( not covered by our Kansai pass)
170 JPY USJ to Namba
Buy Universal Studios Japan Ticket
Buy Universal Studios Japan Express™ Pass 4: Standard or The Flying Dinosaur

Osaka-Tokyo: Day 6

₱2900 Jetstar plane from Osaka to Tokyo (cheaper than bullet train around ₱8000 )
800 JPY breakfast
800 JPY lunch and snacks
5400 JPY 3 days subway unlimited and roundtrip airport transfers (kasama na pabalik Narita)
200 JPY Shinjuku Gyoen Garden pass DIY Japan Travel Guide
800 JPY dinner at Shinjuku Ootoya resto
250 JPY Shinjuku to Kawasaki Odakyu line

Tokyo: Day 7

250 JPY Noborito station to Shinjuku Odakyu line ( Stayed at our friend’s apartment in Kawasaki area)
700 JPY Ueno lunch
600 JPY Ueno Zoo
350 JPY Shibuya to Noborito (going home)

 

Tokyo Mt Fuji:  Day 8

350 JPY train Odakyu to Shibuya
3600 JPY roundtrip bus to Kawaguchi from Shibuya
3260 JPY lunch in Kawaguchi (treated our friend since he accommodated us from Dec 8-12)
350 JPY bus to lake Kawaguchi
700 JPY snacks in Kawaguchi DIY Japan Travel Guide
150 JPY herb garden to Kawaguchi station

Tokyo: Day 9

400 JPY breakfast 711
Disney Sea 7400 JPY
Odakyu Noborito to Yoyogi Uehero 240 JPY
Yoyogi to Nijubashi-mae station free
Nijubashi transfer to Tokyo station Keiyo JR to Maihama 220 JPY walk 14 mins to DisneySea
Beckers burger in Maihama 590 JPY
Dinner 500 JPY
Buy Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea 2-Day Pass

Last day in Tokyo: Day 10

Train to Narita (covered by the pass bought when we arrived in Narita)
Lunch 800 JPY airport
Tokyo-manila ₱6250 CebPac w 20 kgs baggage
Dinner Philippines ₱100 PHP
Total: 64,910 JPY or around ₱32,455php
International fare MNL-Osaka, Tokyo-Manila ₱11150
Travel tax ₱1620
Hotel Chuo thru credit card ₱4132
₱150 breakfast day 1
₱150 dinner day 12
₱2500 Japan visa
Overall total: ₱ 52157/pax
Less around ₱3500 for universal studios ordinary ticket
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Total Expenses: ₱48687


We bought express tickets to avoid long lines from rides especially the harry potter rides.

For pasalubongs/Souvenirs/Shopping: DIY Japan Travel Guide

Even the cheapest magnet can cost you 300-350 JPY
Souvenirs from USJ or Disneyland are extra pricey too. Harry Potter set of 4 magnets are around 2800 JPY
Wands cost 4900 JPYeach
At Daiso Japan, you can buy a lot for 2000 JPY (better quality compared sa Daiso PH)
Sweater in USJ @ 1700 JPY the cheapest
Uniqlo priced 490-990 JPY when on sale
For Onitsuka lovers, limited edition shoes can cost 14000 JPY above
Royce chocolates around 660-2000 JPY
KitKat matcha 1 big box around 1500 JPY DIY Japan Travel Guide

BEFORE YOU FLY TO JAPAN, DO NOT FORGET THESE:

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  1. Buy Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea 2-Day Pass
  2. Buy Universal Studios Japan Ticket
  3. Buy Universal Studios Japan Express™ Pass 4: Standard or The Flying Dinosaur
  4. JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass (Kansai Airport Pick-Up) 
  5. Japan Prepaid 4G SIM Card 
  6. Japan Unlimited 4G Portable Wi-Fi Rental
  7. Kyoto Kimono Rental – Maiko-Henshin Studio Shiki

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Romantic movies are the perfect films to watch when you want to feel uplifted and inspired. There is nothing better than to watch people falling in love and experiencing joy and happiness. These movies help us cope through difficult times.

An epic love story can come in different forms. Some might be tragic while others may end with a happy ending. No matter the type of love story each movie portrays, it always ends up making us feel inspired.

Fortunately, you can now watch all of these romance movies as they are mostly available through streaming. Grab that popcorn and get those tissues ready. Read on to learn about some of the must watch romantic movies.

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Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge! stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor as star-crossed lovers in a forbidden romance. The film follows McGregor’s character who is smitten by the star performer of the Moulin Rouge; however, Satine is bound to the Duke. 

What they do not know is that Satine is dying from tuberculosis. The movie is a classic tale of forbidden love only strengthened by the relationship between the characters. 

Moulin Rouge was one of the greatest films of the 2000s and was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture. The film was the first musical to be nominated for Best Picture in the last ten years.

A Star Is Born

There have been many iterations of A Star is Born, but the 2018 version reached its peak by infusing modern elements to the movie. The film stars Bradley Cooper alongside pop star, Lady Gaga, in her first lead role in a movie. 

The movie follows Cooper as a country singer who is secretly battling alcoholism and addiction who then meets Ally when he visits a drag bar. The two fall in love as Jack makes Ally’s dreams come true of becoming a singer. 

Without spoiling the entire movie, A Star is Born is a complex love story of two individuals who love each other and have to face countless endeavors that challenge their relationship. 

Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 romantic comedy film about loss, grief, and finding love again. It tells the story of Sam as he grieves for the loss of his wife to cancer and begins to find new meaning to his life when he is smitten by Annie. 

However, Annie is currently engaged which sets a lot of complications for both of them. The film was released to critical and commercial success, and it became one of the iconic 90s romantic comedy films. 

Sleepless in Seattle is one of the few films where the leads are generally apart for most of the movie and would only come together near the end and still display unwavering chemistry together.

Titanic

If there was one epic romantic movie that everyone needs to watch, it’s Titanic. This 1997 American romantic and disaster movie features the love story of Jack and Rose played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. 

Both come from a different social class, and they fall in love aboard the ill-fated Titanic. The story transcends from romance to the pain of human loss. The film has scored countless awards and was initially the first film to cross the billion-dollar mark. 

It was also the highest-grossing film of all time until the movie Avatar which also came from the same director. Romance, hope, grief, and tragedy are all the makings of an epic love story. 

Some still feel that the movie is one of the greatest films of all time. The soundtrack of the movie My Heart Will Go On truly depicts the story of Jack and Rose.

Call Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic movie between a young boy and his father’s assistant as they develop a romantic relationship while trying to hide their unfathomable connection with each other. 

The two share an epic love story and the film embodies the feeling of young love and the longing for it. Set in the backdrop of romantic Northern Italy, the film tackles the complexities of falling in love with a much older person. 

Later on, it would be crushed by its fleeting existence when reality sets in and one has to go away. The film scored countless awards and nominations for its realistic portrayal of a doomed love affair. It also received critical acclaim for its grounded relationship between LGBTQ characters.

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Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic film that featured an all Asian cast led by Constance Wu and Henry Golding. 

The movie tells the story of a Chinese-American professor who travels to Singapore to meet the family of her boyfriend only to discover that he is one of the richest people in the country. 

The film is based on the novel of the same by Kevin Kwan and follows the plot of the first book. The movie became a big hit around the world and a sequel is in order. 

It tells the story of the plight of Asian traditions in the modern world while also telling the fun and romantic story of a couple who simply want to love each other.

La La Land

La La Land is a 2016 romantic musical movie about a young aspiring actress played by Emma Stone who meets a jazz pianist who wants to be a big-time musician and an owner of a jazz club. 

Both share dreams and fall in love in the backdrop of Los Angeles; however, as they begin to journey towards their goals in life, they slowly drift apart from each other.

The movie begs the question of whether love is stronger than your ambition or is ambition more important than the person you are in love with. 

The film was praised for its leads, screenplay, direction, and cinematography. Audiences loved the chemistry between the actors as well as the ending of the movie.

The Notebook

The Notebook is a 2004 romantic drama movie based on the novel of the same name. The film details the story of a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s. The movie is a representation of an undying love amidst countless adversaries whether it be war or illness.

The Notebook features a sentimentality and melodrama that is very common in most romantic films; however, this movie takes it up a notch and drives home the heartaches of losing the one you love. 

Throughout the years, the leads battle different challenges that truly test their love for each other and come out victorious in the face of mortality.

Ghost

Ghost is a 1990 romantic film starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg. The film follows the story of a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her lover only to find out that he needs to save her through the help of a psychic. 

This romantic film scored nominations from the Academy Awards, and it won several others in the process. The movie’s iconic pot-making scene will forever be one of the most romantic scenes of all time. 

Ghost is a movie that tells a love sto
ry that transcends the physical plane. Not even death could tear the love for both characters from each other.

Pretty Woman

Check Out the 10 Must Watch Romantic Movies of All Time
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If you want to go for the classic romance movie, Pretty Woman is at the top of the list. This 1990 American romantic comedy film stars Julia Roberts as a Hollywood prostitute who is hired by a wealthy businessman to be his escort, and they slowly develop a relationship with each other.

The film was originally a dark movie about the dangers of prostitution in Los Angeles, but was later restructured as a romantic comedy. 

The decision proved to be very vital to the film’s overall success as it was highly revered as one of the best romantic films of the decade. The soundtrack of Pretty Woman became synonymous with Julia Roberts’ bright and captivating smile.

Conclusion

We are always drawn to the idea of being in love. The fact that we as humans aim to love and be loved allows a certain connection to the characters in these romance movies. That is the reason why romantic movies will always have a place in cinema. 

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