Saturday, December 4, 2010

Budget~

I have made up the tables detailing all my expenditure on my upcoming trip. I have to use my money wisely in order not to go over the limit of $7000, otherwise, I am going to be having to deal with miserable bankruptcy rather than a joyful holiday.~
New York, USA

Item
Amount(AUD)
Air fare/transport
$ 1129.83
Accommodation
$97
Spending money
$185
Food
 $200
Total
$1611.83


France- Paris

Item
Amount (AUD)
Air fare/transport
$191
Accommodation
$82
 
Tour around Paris
$300
Food
$200
Total
$762


                   
London, UK
Item
Amount(AUD)
Air fare/transport
$574.90
Accommodation
$108
Spending money
$158.80
Food
$190
Total
$1031.70

Venice, Italy

Item
Amount(AUD)
Air fare/transport
$165.30
Accommodation
$104
Spending money
$200
Venice tour
$285
Food
$150
Total
$904.30


                    Beijing, CHina

Item
Amount(AUD)
Air fare/transport
$508
Accommodation
$63
Spending money
$200
Tour
$260.70
 
Food
$100
Total
$1131.70

From Beijing back to Sydney costs me $868.20
Medicare insurance costs me $78.99
This left me with a total of $711.28 as a sum of emergency money~ that's quite a lot, saves me from worries.
Bye~

FAQs

Frequently asked Questions
Answers
What is a passport and why do you need one?
A passport is a form of certification granting the tourists' permission to travel between countries.
You have to always ensure that your passport is valid.
What is the process involved in acquiring a passport in Australia?
Acquiring a passport is Australia takes 10 working days for the application to be approved. You will have to complete and print a copy of the Passport application form.And then,you will need to sign all the required documents, certified the translated version of certificates( if applicable) ,provides them your most recent photographs, pay the fees and attend the interview(if required)
What to do if your passport is lost or stolen overseas.
Immediately report the loss to the nearest Australian diplomatic or consular mission. If the trip is only short, you may be issued with a limited validity passport if you are unable to meet all the requirements for a fully valid passport.
What is a visa and why do you need one?
A visa is usually a stamp placed inside a passport that provides permission to transits between particular countries. It is placed in your passport by a representative of the country you will be visiting. It can be obtained from a nation’s embassy or consular office.
What countries in your itinerary require you to have an entry visa?
France
What are some medical requirements you should consider when travelling?
Injections may be needed for particular countries, the most common injections needed are for cholera, typhoid, malaria, tetanus and hepatitis B, H1N1.
Why are medical requirements necessary?
Medical requirements are necessary because people might put themselves in dangerous situations and risking their lives among the world of virus attackers.They may contract a fatal diseases which is unwanted for all of the tourists
Why should you consider travel insurance?
It is beneficial for the tourists as it covers the overseas travellors' loss of money, property and changes to travel plans.It compensates for lost luggage,delays due to strikes, hijackings, hospital and medical care.
What travel insurance have you purchased and how much is it?
I have purchased Medicare travel insurance. It costs AUD$78.99

transport Validity and special requirements for each city

London Travelcard validity




  • 1 day Travelcards (off-peak) can be used from 9.30am Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, on each day of validity and for any journey that starts before 4.30am on the day following the expiry date.







  • 2 and 3 day Travelcards (off-peak) have the same rules as 1 day Travelcard and can only be used on consecutive days.







  • 7 day Travelcards can be used at any time during the period of validity and for any journey that starts before 4.30am on the day following the expiry date.












  • For Paris, there is a special metro pass at a cost of $28, in includes the following features:
    • Unlimited journeys on all Paris Metros, RER, Buses, Trams, SNCF Overland Suburban Trains, and the Montmartre Funicular within zones 1 – 3, which covers the entire of central Paris
    • A hassle free and cost efficient day
    It is so convenient that the card is activated when I first use it and remains valid for the duration of two days.Insteads,the Metro train system is open from 5:20 a.m. until 1:20 a.m.
    For the other three cities, there are no such offer or special requirements on transport modes.
    That's it for now.^^ bye

    Attractions~

    Hi! everybody.~

    I have decided upon which tourists attractions I am going to visit.
    Firstly, New York is my very first destination, I have booked a New York Pass which is a SPECIAL offer ends in 6th December, luckily, I made it, what a bargain~
    It only costs me $77.00.
    There are a lot of tourist attractions in New York, countless to list of, my two days New York pass allows me to travel over 100 famous tourists sites.
    I will be circumnavigate Manhattan Island and see it all - 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty through the circle sightseeing cruise.


    I am going to experience a thrill by heading straight ot the empire state building to view the most breathtaking panoramas across the rooftops of the New York Metropolitan areas, to as far away as four neighboring states. Wondered how  I would feel floating besides the clouds.


    In london, resonable price of only AUD$ 58.80 for a two days pass. I can visit over 55 fantastic tourist attractions with unlimited entry with only a London pass at hand. The pass is advantageous as it saves both my time any money, it saves me from having to waiting for long hours to purchase the admission tickets, insteads, it offers me queue jumping privileges. All these top tourists attractions ranging from historical museums to art galleries to entertainment centres are the most captivated sites in London that should not be missed.


    I am also going to visit the london eye and big ben, as they are the most recognisable and iconic architecture of London.


    Venice, the town on water is renowned for it's industry and tourist attractions.


    In Paris, one of the most visited tourist attractions is the palace of versailles,it is one of the largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases.



                                                     Tower of Notro dame
    The Arc de Triomphe is perhaps the most iconic of all French monuments.

    The Louvre Museum is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent art galleries in the world.It is the home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces.
    Supposedly, visitors could not possibly have visited Paris if they had never been to the Eiffel tower.
    The Eiffel tower has three levels for visitors. I am going to purchase the tickets to ascend to the first ,second and the third levels by lift as I am too lazy to walk up the stairs of over 300 steps,the third level which is hte highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants. The tower has become the most prominent symbol of Paris.

    In Beijing,

    there is plenty of history and traditional chinese architecture to discover such as the forbidden city,
    As Beijing was the host city for the 2008 Olympic Games and today I am going to visit the Bird’s Nest,  and water cube (Beijing’s Olympic stadium) for sure~



    One of the world’s most immense feats of engineering has to be the Great Wall of China. It extends over a distance of 8800kms, built in the Qing dynasty.