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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

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Check List:
  1. Check if your passport for expiration date. Most countries allow only six months expiration date before your departure.
  2. For Filipino Passport you are required to renew one year ahead of the expiration date.
  3. Schedule for your Visa if needed.
  4. Some visa are available online for a certain amount of payment fee to process.
There are some Embassy or Consulate will not allow to rush or expedite your renewal on your passport or visa. It is best to do it ahead of time.

It will take time for approval to grant your visa.

Booking your flight ahead of time is non-transferable or non refundable ticket.

Buying a airfare ticket is taking a gamble whether your visa gets approved or not. Or if your passport will arrive on time.













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