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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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| United Kingdom |
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| City: |
BEIJING |
| Mission: |
British Consulate |
| Address: |
Villa Terrace
Greenhills Road
Casuntingan
Mandaue City
Cebu |
| Tel: |
(63) (32) 460 525 |
| Fax: |
(63) (32) 460 269 |
| E-mail: |
moke@gsilink.com |
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MANILA |
| Mission: |
British Embassy |
| Address: |
Floors 15-17 LV Locsin Building
6752 Ayala Avenue
Cor Makati Avenue
1226 Makati
(P O Box 2927 MCPO) |
| Tel: |
(63) (2) 816 7116
(63) (2) 816 7271/2 (Consular/Visa)
(63) (2) 816 7348/9 (Consular/Visa) |
| Fax: |
(63) (2) 810 2745 (Consular/Visa)
(63) (2) 815 4809 (Information) |
| E-mail: |
bremb@skyinet.net |
| Hours: |
Mon-Thur: 00:00-08:30, Fri: 00:00-06:00
00:00-05:00 (Consular/Visa) |
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| United States |
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MANILA |
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Embassy of the United States |
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1201 Roxas Boulevard
Ermita 1000
Manila |
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(63-2) 523-1001 |
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(63-2) 522-4361 |
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23:30-08:30 (GMT) |
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MANILA |
| Mission: |
U.S. Embassy (Consular Section) |
| Address: |
PSC 500, Box 26,
FPO AP 96515-1000 |
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(632) 523-1001
1-909-101-0000 (24/7) |
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(632) 522-3242 |
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07:30 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:30
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire:
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards
Making the world more accessible to student travel:
ISTC Worldwide Discounts
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
DIVEWORLD
Get the official and independent view on dive sites and facilities around the world.
The way the world learns to dive:
PADI
The magazine divers trust:
Scuba Diving
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
News and comment from around the world:
World News Asia Pacific
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Asia
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
Cyberspace Cafe
Ground Floor, Mt. Crest Hotel,
Baguio City 2600, Philippines.
Tel: 81 34 443 8735
Fax: 81 34 443 8738
Email: staff@bgo.csi.com.ph
Cost/Hour: P60 (US$1.50)
Hours: 08:00-01:00
The Boracay Internet Cafe
Nigi Nigi Resort,
Boracay Island,
Po Box 11,
Kalibo Post Office,
Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines.
Tel: 81 63 36 288 3101
Fax: 81 63 36 288 3112
Email: niginigi@boracay.webquest.com
The Web Crawl Cafe
264 R. Calo Street,
Butuan City 8600, Philippines,
Tel: 81 63 85 3421398
Fax: 81 63 85 8154322
Email: webcrawl@butuan.philcom.com.ph
Cost/Hour: US$1.25
Hours: 9:00-12:00 Daily
Re@L Site Internet Cafe
Justice Cabahug Building, General Maxilom Avenue,
Cebu City 6000, Philippines.
Tel: 81 6332 233 3947
Email: realsite@mozcom.com
Hours: 08:00-03:00 daily
@The-Cafe
Ortigas Avenue, North Greenhills,
San Juan, Metro, Manila, Philippines.
Tel: 63 2 727 2681/6
Fax: 63 2 727 2604
Email: marketing@the-cafe.net
Cost/Hour: P90
Hours: 09:00-23:00 (daily)
Cyberw@Y Cafe
156 N. Domingo Street, (on top of Aca Video)
San Juan, Metro, Manila 1500, Philippines.
Tel: 632 744 3851
Email: cyberwaycafe@fcmail.com
Cost/Hour: P60.00 (US$1.50)
Hours: 09:30-21:30 daily
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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