Sydney, Australia

Second trip is already in your mind and this time your mom has decided a place away from your homeland. The only person to ask about the area is the relatives who live in Sydney, Australia.

Just last month you hear there is a bush fire and you have gone worried because the flight you have booked for your upcoming trip is within that area.

You call up your travel agent and find more news to see if the trip you have booked has been a mistake and a waste of money.

You find out later that the month of December to February is summer and to the locals it always happens every year.

You get yourself all calm up realizing you will not be visiting until next month of February and a lot can change before you have arrived.

I have a cousin who lives one hour away from the city and you start planning when to meet up and place to see together.

We decided on a six days and five night vacation to explore in Sydney, Australia.

Weeks later you find out the coronavirus have been passed on airborne in all the countries and there is no way to back out on your trip due to it has been fully paid off.

The only way to prepare you is bring a disposable mask and alcohol during your eight hours and thirty minutes flight flying from Manila to Sydney, Australia.

You find out during your trip it is flooded in some area and raining on and off. All you need to bring is the proper wardrobe in case the climate changes while you are in town.

We begin inquiring what types of travel tours to look in the vicinity of Sydney, Australia and the landmarks of which becomes popular.

The fall back my mom is not a nature or beach person. The person who I am of course you need to let her decide on her own since she was the one who decided to go on this trip.

Landmarks to visit in Sydney, Australia:

1. Sydney Harbor Bridge                  
2. Milsons Point
3. Opera House
4. Pacific Ocean
5. Corso and see the beach that has made Manly famous
6. Captain Cook Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbor
7. The historic Rocks district, at the very base of the Harbor Bridge
8. The Domain to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
9. The harbor at South Head and the ocean cliff top known as the Gap.
10. Bondi Beach
11. The parklands of the Domain and past the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Before entering to Sydney, Australia you need to apply for a visa online it only takes that day to get approved and receive your visa to use during your trip. You’re allowed to use it for three months until it will expire.

https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ETAS3/etas

Make sure you have a credit card to be charge the amount of Australia $20.00 per visa transaction and an email sent for your approval.

Print two copies just in case you lose the other copy.

Always ask your travel agent to book your seating arrangement on the plane for arrival and departure.

Check your passport that it is not expired and make copies.

Print all required documents or have it in your phone just in case you have misplace all your documents for back up purpose.

Inform any family or relatives if you plan to visit anyone at your destination by giving them a copy of your e-ticket. This way in case of emergency they will know all your details.

Write down the address of your accommodation once you are on the plane you will be filling up the arrival form for your destination. Always bring two pens with you either black or blue ink to fill up the arrival and declaration upon your arrival.

Always have your passport and document in a bag or backpack near your seat not in the overhead bin this way you don't need to worry and stand up to get all your belongings.

Always leave your phone on airplane mode this prevent having over sea call and roaming charges during your trip. You will still be able to access free internet from the airport and hotel during your stay. There will be no excess charge on your phone.

Make sure you have arranged your transportation that will pick you up from the airport and your departure to bring you back to the airport. It is easier to prepare ahead of time and not worry for your upcoming vacation.

Make sure you wear the proper clothing and check the weather forecast and ask your family or friends who live in that area to be safe you have brought the right outfit.

Always check online what is required to bring and not bring with you during your trip to prevent being suspicious you have brought the wrong items that is not permitted or can be declare once you have arrived.

All the countries have different custom what can be brought when you enter their country and what can be brought when you go back to your home town.

https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in/list-of-items

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To be safe inquire and check what items you can bring with you during your vacation to prevent having problems entering and going back to your country.

Keep posted what is the outcome from our Sydney, Australia trip soon to follow.