THE RED LIPPIE ADVENTURES: January 2016

Solo traveling is my thing. Not because I am snob, but because I have no time to spend on moody, self-centered and spoiled brat friends, hahaha! But it is true. And it is also what it is. I like to take my time and spend less time on worries. The last thing I want to see is a person whining at the end of each day of sightseeing. I have zero tolerance for this behavior.

I first started traveling solo in Beijing and although my reason for traveling there was because I was infatuated with a man I met in Manila, when I look back, I have no regrets. Not even a thing. And soon after that, I dabbled into a being tourist in some Asian cities, got totally drunk in Beijing and Seoul and also had my heart broken.

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Honesty in Japan

Japan Tales: Random Acts of Kindness in Japan

Each time I travel, one of the many things I wonder is the safety of each place. To illustrate, I felt safer in Singapore than in Malaysia for example. It's not because there are more axe murderers in Malaysia than Singapore but it's a feeling inside me that I will forever have trouble explaining about.

But to date, Japan has beaten all countries I visited. Many times, I came home to my hotel super late in the cold winter night and never felt safer. There are no men drinking beers outside to harass you. Not even construction workers to catcall you. There may not be too many people outside when it's late but it is still safe. How cool that can be?

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Capsule Hotel Experience

Japan Tales: Why I Think Capsule Hotels are not For Me

Because I decided to travel to Japan very late for the new year (I'm spontaneous like that!), most hotels during this period were all booked. The ones left were either too pricey and way above my price range or far away from the city center. If you are a seasoned traveler, you would know that staying out of the center has its own disadvantages.

For one, you'll likely to end up spending more on train, bus or taxi fares which can potentially make your travel more expensive. You will also need to wake up extra early during a day of sightseeing to account for travel time. You will need to check the availability of any transportation means after a certain time, say 11pm to 12am in the event that you plan to extend your hours of strolling or shopping around.

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Dubai Visa for Filipinos

How to Apply: UAE Visa for Filipinos

After my post on how to apply Japan visa for Filipinos, I received some messages from friends asking if me if I can possibly write about my other visa application experiences. I always wanted to write about them to be honest, but then I procrastinated for a while. Some of these friends are curious how I got my Dubai/ UAE visa so I am going to talk about the process I went through in this post.

I didn't have much expectations on how beautiful Dubai is but now that I think about it, I underestimated its beauty and grandness.I love the fact that it is one of the most diverse places in the world and very different from the places I visited before.

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Beauty

Drugstore Makeup/ Beauty Shopping in Japan

While food makes me sane, makeup makes my eyes sparkle. But maybe not too much anymore (I am trying to age gracefully, lol). Some years ago, I would spend a lot on makeup only because I was curious and not necessarily I want them all in my face at one time. In fact, my friend Khim who lives in Tokyo was quite surprised I wasn't too crazy about buying makeup in Tokyo anymore.

My theory is that now I already know which products work for me and which don't. And so I am a more intelligent buyer now (naks!). Sometimes, I would falter and I think that's alright (we are all humans afterall).

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Eating Out in Japan

What’s Cooking: Eating Out in Japan

One of the many things I enjoyed in Japan was the FOOD! OMG- from their local restaurants to convenience store hot meals, you’ll soon realize Japanese people know how to prepare food right.

A lot of times, as I come home from a long day of sightseeing, I would just crash Lawson or Family Mart and get myself these ready-to-eat meals. They are surprisingly delicious and quite different from the hot meals I would experience in sunny Manila.

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Fukouka

How to Apply: Japan Visa for Filipinos

I just came back from a 10-day trip in Japan covering two cities, Tokyo and Fukouka. Tokyo is more cosmopolitan being the capital while Fukouka is more laidback. I was told by someone that if you plan to excel professionally, go to Tokyo as there are more job opportunities over there. On the other hand, if you want to raise a family and have a work-life balance, then Fukouka could be your best bet.

If you are wondering how difficult it is to get a Japan visa if you have a Filipino passport, don't stress yourself too much because it is actually easier than you thought. The rule of thumb is this: Have all your documents/ requirements ready and be detailed about them.

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The Red Lippie Travels

How I Spent My 2015 Holidays

Happy 2016 everyone!

So how did you spend your holidays? I was away from work for 17 days, imagine! The last few days of 2015 were spent visiting family and a Japan trip, yay! I spent good old 10 days in the land of the rising sun, Japan:)

I am still trying to wake myself a little more as I really had an amazing time in Fukouka and Tokyo. I was able to see my good friend of 8 yrs, Khim who now lives in Tokyo (I haven't seen her since 2012) and met super cool and awesome people along the way.

I will soon write about my travel experiences and the many fun things I did in Japan. For now- all I really wanted was to say hello and tell you I am still alive and kicking!

Love,