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Apply Tourist Visa Canada for Indonesian during pandemic (Biometrics included) English Indonesian version

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  Hello guys (I wrote this Journal in December 2021 but forgot to upload), As there is a new regulation for Canada Visa in 2018, according to the VFS staff that I chitchat with, Canada put an additional Biometrics request for Canada Visa applicants. I made a Tourist Canada Visa back then in 2017, at that time, there was no biometrics needed and also I could send passport directly to Embassy. For those who want to apply Canada Visa online and submit your passport through VFS (especially during this pandemic that only couriers are allowed, except taking Biometrics), you might want to check what I've experienced. I couldn't find at all about applying online tourist visa to Canada (through VFS agent for biometrics or drop your passport during this pandemic), hence I decided to share couple information that maybe can help you guys to apply visa online. What you need to prepare: Scanner/Camera, Passport, Digital Photo 35mmx45mm, itinerary/hotel bookings/flight ticket, old passport th

Things That You Want to Know About Coin-Operated Locker Storage in Japan

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Do you wonder how spacious is the locker storage in Japan? Maybe you wonder if your suitcase and backpacks will be fit enough inside the locker, as you travel around the city in Japan for your day trip. You will find a lot of locker storages nearby or in every train stations in Japan. I will share what I know based on my experience. Locker Storage in Japan There are usually three sizes of locker storages in Japan: Small, Medium, Large storages. Small locker will cost you for 300 Yen, medium locker will cost you for 500 Yen, while large locker will cost for 600 Yen. There are more small and medium size lockers than larger lockers, so you might decide about which luggage you want to bring to Japan depends on your itinerary. I used medium size locker often in my past trip. The duration to use locker storage in Japan is usually only 1 day. They might remove your belonging if you do not show up to take your things inside the locker. How to use: 1. Choose empty locker (of c

Hokkaido JR Pass Simple Itinerary in Summer (Part 2)

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Day 5, Went to Asahikawa from JR Sapporo Station at 9:30. You can go to the zoo by taking a bus from Asahikawa station. If you do not want, then you can continue to take local train to go to Asahikawa Ramen Village. However, if you want to taste the local ramen from Asahikawa that is more delicious than Ramen Village, please ask at tourist information counter and they will give you several options. I chose to try Tenkin Ramen about 20 mins walking from Asahikawa station. After that you can strolling around the city such as Tokiwa Park, 7-jo Green Belt , Heiwa Dori. Maybe not much to see for me. Other than Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum.     Continued my journey to Bibaushi for visiting Shikisai No Oka. It was 20-30 mins walking from Bibaushi station. You also can rent a bicycle there and going around. Returned back via Furano Station, and had one hour waiting for our next train. I walked around Furano in that afternoon.       Day 6, I just planned to go to Farm Tomita on t

Hokkaido JR Pass Simple Itinerary in Summer (Part 1)

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My journey took me to Hokkaido trip this time in summer. June. My base was staying in Sapporo only for 8 nights and 7 effective days for traveling around. Day 1. I took flight with ANA from Jakarta in the early morning and had a transit time in Haneda airport around 60-80 mins (supposed to be 80 mins, but my flight got a traffic congestion during take-off), and a crew was waiting there to help our connecting flight Haneda - Sapporo, because we needed to transfer from international to domestic terminal and also to re-check in our baggage after we pass the immigration. If you somehow wonder it’s enough to transfer, I said yes, because one of the staff said that too. They already manage the time schedule. So don’t worry, but also you have to rush (not running though). So after re-checked in, which is located just on your right side after you take out your luggage, they have domestic check-in counter and buses which will go to domestic terminal. Always check your ticket which ga

Australia Major Cities: Sydney (part 3)

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Last city, Sydney Time flies so fast especially when we actually enjoy our holiday time. As a lot of people wrote travel guide better than me, I would want to share my short itinerary, at least for myself in case in I forget in the future. Touched down at Sydney Airport, queued for taxi to go to downtown and checked in to hotel. I recommend you to stay nearby downtown so it’s pretty easy to visit tourist attractions with walking. After checked-in in the afternoon, I walked out to Darling Harbour to see the view at night. It was a beautiful night view about the landscape full of bright buildings.   The next day, we went to Sydney Opera House, by passing some places and architecture buildings: Hyde park, St. Mary Cathedral, Public Library, Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Estimate time to walk around these places are around 30 minutes. We went to Luna Park in the afternoon to see what's there, just because we could not see Luna Park inside Melbourne. To visit this area is free,