#Philippines Car Pooling/Ride-Sharing Market

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Philippines car rental market is in the growing stage, driven by the increase in disposable income and the rising demand from tourist activities: Ken Research

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With the Covid’19 pandemic getting over and removal of travel restrictions, the market is again picking up and is expected to continue growing in the coming years as renting a car for travel is faster and more convenient than public transport or other means to get around the city.

Covid Impact on Market: Before the pandemic, between 2017 and 2019, the market was surging at a steady rate as the service was becoming more popular among users due to its affordability and convenience and higher internet penetration. Post pandemic, the market demand was highly impacted and negatively affected. The long duration of lockdowns forced companies to lay off the vehicles to reduce their loss and hence, the fleet size decreased.

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Demand from Tourist Activities: With the travel restrictions and safety concerns, the tourist movement completely stopped. Along with that, offices were operating remotely, hence there was not much demand in the market. With the removal of travel restrictions, the market is again picking up and is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Increase in Disposable Income: With an increase in disposable income of people from the previous year, the paying capacity of people have increased. With this people has been spending more than earlier on renting cars.

Analysts at Ken Research in their latest publication “Philippines Car Rental Market Outlook to 2027F - Driven by the increase in tourism and business activities along with deeper internet penetration and adoption of digital services.” observed that the Philippines car sharing market is expected to showcase considerable growth in the coming five years. In the upcoming years, it is predicted to expand more rapidly due to increased internet penetration and the adoption of smartphones. The Philippines Car Rental Market is expected to grow at robust CAGR over the forecasted period 2022P -2027F.

Key Segments Covered in the report

Philippines car Rental Market

By Type of Booking

Online market

Offline market

By Type of Car

Small Cars(PHP 3500-7500 / Per trip)

Medium(PHP 3500-7500 / Per trip)

Luxury(PHP 7500+)

By Purpose

Leisure

Business

Philippines Car Leasing Market

By Type of Region

Manila

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

By Time Duration

1 year

2 year

3 year

4 or more year

By Vehicle Price Range

Sedan(PHP 20000-35000

SUV(PHP 35000-50000)

Premium(PHP 50000+)

By Type of End User

Corporate

Retail Individuals

Philippines Ride Hailing Market

         By Type of Region

Metropolitan

Non Metropolitan

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Philippines Ride Sharing Market

By Point of Service

Rest Area

At Airport

By Type of Car

Sedan

SUV

By Type of Distance

Short distance

Long distance

Philippines Self-Drive Car Rental Market

By Type of Region

Metro cities

Non metro cities

By Type of Booking Channel

Online

Offline

By Usage

Intercity

Intracity

By Time Period

1-2 days

A week

A month

By Type of Car

Standard (PHP 1500 + / per hour)

Luxury (PHP 1000-4000/24hours)

By Type of Booking Period

Weekend

Weekdays

By Segment of Car

Standard

luxury

By Status of Ownership

Owned

Leased

By Point of Service

At Airport

Rest area

Key Target Audience

Car Rental Service Providers

Car Rental Companies aiming to establish in the Philippines

Philippines Automotive Industries

Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities

Venture Capitalist targeting the car rental market

Automotive industry association

Car Manufacturers

Existing Car Rental Companies

OEM Dealerships

New Market Entrants

Investors

Car Rental Associations

Time Period Captured in the Report:

Historical Period: 2017-2022

Base Year: 2022

Forecast Period: 2022-2027

Companies Covered:

Car Rental

Diamond Rent-a-Car

Luxicar

Voyg

Rent a Car ECLPI

Avis

Hertz

SafeRide

Self-Drive

Europcar

Thrifty

Juzzr Car Rental

Hertz

Voyg

SafeRide

VPI

      Ride Hailing

Grab

JoyRide

Hirna

Maxim

     Ride Sharing

Grab

Hirna

      Car Leasing

Orix

Avis

Diamond Rent-a-Car

Europcar

Herts

ECLPI Rent a Car

Key Topics Covered in the Report

Overview and Genesis of Car Rental Market in Philippines

Ecosystem of Philippines Car Rental Market

Business Cycle of Philippines Car Rental Market

Timeline of Major Players of Philippines Car Rental Market

Value Chain Analysis of Philippines Car Rental Market

Philippines Car Rental Market Sizing, 2017- 2022

Market Segmentations of Car Rental Market in Philippines

Snapshots on different Car Rental Markets in Philippines

Industrial Analysis of Car Rental Market in Philippines

Competitive Analysis of Car Rental Market in Philippines

Future Outlook and Projections of Car Rental Market in Philippines

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Philippines Car Rental Market Outlook to 2027

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Winter Experience in Armenia

Another checked off my bucket list!

14 February 2020

Armenia is the perfect destination for someone who's dreaming of snow just like me. Aside from its winter weather in February, Armenia has a lot to offer. Whether you want to explore a 3,000-year-old fortress, the old churches and monasteries or get a panoramic view of the city.

Another reason for you to visit this country is that it’s budget friendly! You get to enjoy their delicious food, great scenery for just around AMD1,500-3,000 per meal. 

How to get there

Armenia is just a 3-hour flight from Doha. Philippine passport holders can get a visa on arrival (gcc residents) or apply for E-Visa. The processing time for the visa is up to 3 working days when applying by E-VISA system.

More info: https://www.mfa.am/en/visa/

You will need a travel insurance which you can purchase online, we purchased Safetywing Travel Insurance for a minimum of 6 USD.

Getting a tour package is way cheaper and much easier than a diy tour as the places is a little far from the city centre. We used Pinoy Travel LLC. Hostel and Tours through Mr. Pancho. The package includes 4nights stay in the hostel with breakfast, 2days of group tour and Airport pick up. The hostel is located near Republic Square and walking distance to Vernissage souvenir markets.

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Places to Visit in Armenia​

Mother of Armenia. This was the first place we headed to in Yerevan. The park has an amazing view over the city and Mount Ararat in the background. it's worth a visit to see the other parts of the park. the statue is very impressive a huge one, representing female personification of Armenia. There's also a museum in the base too. There wasn't a lot of English descriptions of the exhibits, but the photos speak for itself. We gave a small donation at the end. Outside the statue are various military vehicles (MiG jet, tank, rocket launchers etc). that you can go right up to.

Saghmosavank Monastery. The monastery itself is beautiful, but the setting around it, with the hills and the deep gorge make it truly stunning. Have a wander around the whole complex and enjoy the scenery. About 45 minutes away from Yerevan.

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Armenian Alphabet Monument. Certainly, unique and unusual. Not a lot to see although the carving of the letters of the Armenian alphabet was of some interest. Probably, if stopping, a few photos and 15 minutes would be sufficient.

Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial Complex. Plan at least few hours to visit memorial monument and museum. The monument is located on a high hilltop overlooking the city. It's also the home of the internal flame. Walking toward the monument, you can see the gardens of trees planted by visiting official figures and the wall listing the cities that have disappeared during the Genocide. There's also a museum underground. I would recommend to check museum hours in advance - it is open from 11am to 4pm, and closed on Mondays

Republic Square is one of the most beautiful places in Armenia. The square sports a timeless façade with its oval roundabout and a section that features a pool and musical fountains. Around the square, one can find charming buildings built in neoclassical style, including famous landmarks like the National Art Gallery, the Central Post Office, the Government House, and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort. As a native South East Asian the snow sites are very rare to me as there is no snow or winter in the Philippines. Coming here was actually a dream come true for me. The mountain was very stiff and getting there would require you to ride an open cable car, which I found a little bit scary but an adventure all the same. On the top of the mountain was full of snow. Make sure to wear your winter clothes, gloves, headgears. Temperature can be as low as 3 degrees down to – 9 degrees Celsius. And the experience is a must!

Sevanavank Monastery & Lake Sevan. A trip to Lake Sevan and the monastery is a mystery on your visit to Armenia. Need to climb steps to reach the monastery, but totally worth it, a photographer’s paradise!

Garni Temple. Replete with rich history and ancient secrets, visiting the historic village of Garni is something that no sane visitor would miss out on! An iconic masterpiece of Hellinistic architecture, the Garni Temple is the pagan temple of the Sun, and perhaps one of the best structural symbols of pre-Christian Armenia.

Geghard Monastery. Partly carved out of a mountain, and erected amidst towering cliffs, Armenia’s stunning Geghard monastery is hands down one of the best displays of medieval Armenian architecture. The monastery promises mind-boggling vistas of the surrounding Azat River gorge, making it one of best tourist spot in Armenia. What a timeless peaceful highlight in Armenia

Food

No matter where you are inside the city, you can be guaranteed to find a café, restaurant or snack bar. The restaurant scene in Yerevan offers everything from authentic local cuisine to international fare. Armenian cuisine has a large variety of richly flavoured dishes. Here are the restaurants to try based on our experience.

The Old House is a Caucasian Restaurant in Yerevan. We tried the Grilled Sterlet Fish that can be shared to 3-4 persons for 8,000amd, dumpling is delicious it costs 1,800amd. Rice is only 900amd. Steak is served hot for 4,800amd, roasted pork with potato for 2,300amd and bread for 600amd. Everything was fresh and tasty with reasonable price; the services and ambience is good.

Anchor Restaurante in Sevan. Good food and great view of the Lake. This restaurant is located beside the lake sevan. You can enjoy the nice view of lake sevan while having a meal. From window of the restaurant you can alsosee the view of Sevanavank Monastery from far. The food here are nice. Not much choice but enough to choose by tourist. You had to try the fish here. Very fresh and nice. The food costs an average of 7,200amd per person.

If you are looking for cheap restaurant to taste Armenian cusine, try the small restaurant next to the streets where you are staying. We found this restaurant named Sasnatun, luckily, they also have Georgian menu as we are craving for Khinkhali.

You might find their food salty, but I think it is the way of cooking of locals.

*Restaurant charge a 10% of the bill for service fee.

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Shopping

If you’re looking for souvenirs during your visit to Yerevan, head to the Vernissage, a weekend open-air market located east of Republic Square. Here you’ll find everything from rugs, ref magnets, locally made bags and folk art to paintings and trinkets. There is also the art market, which is a wonderful opportunity to pick up works by local artists and artisans. It is a good place to purchase souvenirs and you can haggle prices especially if you are buying in bulks.

*souvenirs and groceries are not included.

*make sure you have enough coins in your pocket to pay for the toilet while on your tour.

*Some museums (Mother of Armenia) ask for donation (just give them coins).

Essential facts about Yerevan

Enjoy a hassle-free journey with all the information you need to know before your trip. 

Currency 1usd = 478.55amd

Electricity 220 V 50 Hz

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What Makes Cherry Tiggo 2 Pro a Powerful SUV Model?

Cherry Philippines gained its reputation in the automobile market for launching many outstanding pro models for SUV lovers. The company has recently launched its Cherry Tiggo 2 Pro as a subcompact crossover and contains everything one can expect in a pro model.

These include improved driving efficiency, outstanding performance, unique features, and improved powertrains. Here, you will get to know a few of the essential aspects present in the pro version of the Cherry Tiggo 2 model.

The exterior of Tiggo 2 Pro Model

Cherry team has given a front fascia to its Tiggo 2 Pro version and it looks more or less similar to its model of Tiggo 7 Pro. The main benefit of the crossover model is that it has a signature grille of Diamond Galaxy to provide a sophisticated look. Besides, the model has sleek headlamps combined with LED DRLs i.e. daytime running lights.

After this, the side of the Tiggo 2 highlights a confident stance improved by distinct wheel arches and double shoulder lines. The pro rides on 16 inches of clean-looking alloy wheels to complement the chrome touches across the entire vehicle. At the rear of the vehicle, Cherry’s automobile team boasted 3D hollow-type smoked tail lamps. Other than that, the model has a hefty bumper with an integrated spoiler to achieve a sporty look.

Interior of the Latest Tiggo Model

Tiggo 2 Pro, powered by Cherry, has excellent interior furnishings with a pool of amenities. The cabin of the car has a refined look based on its liberal mix and match of materials. Hard plastics of the SUV combined with soft-touch materials across the accents of faux carbon fiber. If this is not enough, the vehicle has the latest flat-bottom steering wheel and powerful audio controls. Each of these features makes the pro version of Tiggo one of the most expensive cars today.

Other than that, the seats of Cherry Tiggo 2 Pro have fabric and leather finishes giving a premium and comfortable experience to both passengers and drivers. Designers have also expanded the space in rear areas to give a relaxing riding experience. The company has also worked to improve the installed cabin noise insulation in its pro version.

Chassis and Platform of the Model

The Cherry Tiggo Pro 2 shares its chassis and platform with its previous version of Tiggo 2. Under this hood, the pro saga is a naturally aspirated engine of gasoline and its capacity is 1.5 liters.

The engine can deliver 108HP at about 6,000 RPM and 140Nm torque at approximately 3,000 RPM. Moreover, the model has CVT as its option related to lone transmission. The pro model of Tiggo 2 rides on a strut suspension of Macpherson at its front and a torsion beam at its rear. The SUV has its stopping power from both rear and front ventilated disc brakes.

Technical Features of the Car

Cherry has included a host of innovative technical features in its Tiggo 2 Pro model. The centerpiece of the SUV has a touchscreen infotainment unit of 9 inches with QD Link for Android and Car Play for Apple. It comes with a 4-speaker setup and comes ready with AUX and Bluetooth. Vehicle drivers may even get effective cruise control to adjust through the vehicle’s steering wheel controls.

Other than that, the rear sensor of the vehicle remains equipped with radars to park the vehicle easily by combining with the installed rear camera. Cherry Tiggo 2 Pro is the perfect SUV model for all who want convenience and precise navigation while driving on a dark road. The reason is that the car has a follow-me-home feature and auto-leveled headlamps. Excluding the technical features mentioned here, you will get a few additional ones. These include keyless entry, an intelligent remote key, a power tailgate, remote engine start, and a push-start button.

Safety Features of Tiggo 2 Pro

The new crossover by Cherry has a radar-reversing sensor and a rear camera device with the necessary dynamic guidelines. Furthermore, you will get an engine immobilizer, dual SRS airbags, an anti-theft alarm, a child safety lock, and a central door lock with a unique ISOFIX interface. The pro SUV model has Bosch 9.3-based ESP I.e. electronic stability program to activate braking assistance and traction control features.

Price of the Model in KSA

Chery Tiggo 2 price in KSA starts at SAR 44,900 to compete with various SUV models designed by Geely GS Sports. Cherry has launched its Tiggo 2 pro model in four different versions to stay ahead of its competitor Geely GS Sports. Moreover, the price of the model indicates that it is not only a powerful SUV but also an affordable solution.

Overall, the launch of the Tiggo 2 Pro has brought a drastic revolution in the car and SUV market in Saudi Arabia. What would be better than enjoying active steering, anti-lock brakes, central armrest, and acoustic and other features at the most pocket-friendly price!

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Taxi And Limousine Services Market Assessment and Industry Size Analysis Report 2030

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1. Executive Summary – The executive summary section of the report gives a brief overview and summary of the report

2. Report Structure – This section gives the structure of the report and the information covered in the various sections.

3. Introduction – This section gives the segmentation of the taxi and limousine services market by geography, by type of service, by vehicle type, by payment mode, and by ride type covered in this report.

4. Market Characteristics – The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the taxi and limousine services market. This chapter includes different goods/services covered in the report and basic definitions.

5. Product/Service Analysis – The product/service analysis section of the report describes the leading services in the market along with key features and differentiators for those services.

6. Supply Chain – The supply chain section of the report defines and explains the key players in the taxi and limousine services industry supply chain.

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By Type Of Service: Online Taxi Services; Tele And Offline Taxi Services; Limousine Services

By Vehicle Type: Cars; Motorcycles; Others

By Payment Mode: Online; Cash

By Ride Type: Individual; Car Pool/Share

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Russia, UK move to ease coronavirus lockdowns: Live updates | News

Residents of Moscow will be allowed to go out for a walk – for the first time in more than two months – on Monday, while the UK is also preparing to relax its lockdown despite concerns among the government’s scientific advisory body.

Latin America’s death toll has now exceeded 50,000 with some one million cases reported across the region.

Most of the deaths have been in Brazil, where supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro appeared at a rally on Sunday against the country’s top court, which is investigating the right-wing leader.

More than 6.17 million cases of coronavirus have been confirmed around the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Nearly 372,000 people have died, including more than 104,000 in the US. At least 2.64 million have recovered globally.

Here are the latest updates:

Monday, June 1

08:50 GMT – Philippines sees traffic jams as lockdown eased

Traffic jams and crowds of commuters returned to the Philippine capital, as the metropolis relaxed anti-virus measures in a high-stakes gamble to slowly reopen the economy while fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Commuter trains, taxis, ride-sharing cars, special shuttle buses and motorcycles rumbled back on the road in metropolitan Manila but were only allowed to carry a fraction of their capacity as a safeguard.

Public transport was still limited by the relaxed rules and many commuters waited for hours to get a ride despite the government’s deployment of buses.

People have their temperatures checked before boarding a bus during the first day of a more relaxed lockdown that was placed to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines [Aaron Favila/AP]

08:45 GMT – Turkey resumes domestic flights

Turkey has resumed domestic flights as it eases restrictions in place since March to contain the novel coronavirus.

The first passenger plane took off from Istanbul for the capital, Ankara, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoglu, who was on board, said on Twitter.

There were a total of 156 passengers on the Turkish Airlines plane, state news agency Anadolu reported.

Safety first, as always!

For the safety of all our guests and crew, we are committed to apply high standards of hygiene measures regularly.#TurkishAirlines pic.twitter.com/GVeLz6CzsC

— Turkish Airlines (@TurkishAirlines) May 31, 2020

Only a limited number of flights are restarting for now, from Istanbul to the Aegean city of Izmir, the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya and the Black Sea city of Trabzon.

08:30 GMT – Greece lifts lockdown on hotels, primary schools

Greece has lifted lockdown restrictions for hotels, open-air cinemas, golf courses and public swimming pools as the country ramped up preparations for the crucial summer tourism season to start in two weeks. Primary school children also returned to class.

Strict public safety measures have kept Greece’s COVID-19 infection rate low with 2,917 cases. The country has seen only 175 virus-related deaths, according to the health ministry.

International flights with screening procedures will return to Athens and Greece’s second-largest city of Thessaloniki starting on June 15, and will be expanded to the rest of the country on July 1.

Classes will have no more than 15 children while the academic year will end on Friday, June 26 [Thanassis Stavrakis/AP]

08:15 GMT – China says US ‘addicted to quitting’ over WHO plan

China said the United States was “addicted to quitting” following Washington’s decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) and said the withdrawal reveals a pursuit of power politics and unilateralism.

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that the international community disagreed with what he said was the selfish behaviour of the US.

On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced the US will be terminating its relationship with the WHO, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over it.

08:00 GMT – Japanese MotoGP round cancelled due to pandemic

Japan will not have a MotoGP round for the first time since 1986 after organisers cancelled the October 18 race at Motegi due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will keep the series in Europe until mid-November.

The race is a home one for champions Honda as well as manufacturers Yamaha and Suzuki. It is the sixth on the 2020 calendar to be cancelled this year. 

Read here to find out which other sporting events have been cancelled because of the pandemic. 

MotoGP is hoping to begin racing in Spain, which usually hosts four rounds of the championship, at the southern Jerez circuit in July [File: Toru Hanai/Reuters] 

07:45 GMT – Latest coronavirus figures

Russia: 414,878 cases (9,035), 4,855 deaths (162)

Singapore: 35,292 cases (408), 23 deaths (0)

Germany: 181,815 (333), 8,511 deaths (11)

07:30 GMT – UK reopens markets and some schools 

English schools are reopening for the first time since they were shut 10 weeks ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, but many parents planned to keep children at home amid fears ministers were moving too fast.

The easing of strict measures will mean classes will restart for some younger children, up to six people can meet outside in England, outdoor markets can reopen, elite competitive sport can resume without spectators and more than two million of the most vulnerable will now be allowed to spend time outdoors.

UK scientists warn against lifting lockdown too soon

07:00 GMT – Armenian PM tests positive for COVID-19

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has revealed that he and his family have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

“I didn’t have any symptoms, I decided to take a test as I was planning to visit the frontline,” he said during a Facebook live video, adding that his whole family was infected.

Armenia, with a population of 3 million, has so far registered 9,402 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 139 deaths.

Pashinyan attends a meeting of heads of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Saint Petersburg, Russia in December 2019 [File: Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via Reuters]

06:40 GMT – South Africa partly lifts lockdown, schools’ reopening postponed

South Africa has partly lifted a two month-old coronavirus lockdown, letting people outside for work, worship, exercise or shopping, and allowing mines and factories to run at full capacity to try to revive the economy.

The government hopes Monday’s move to “level 3” lockdown will sputter businesses to a start.

However, the reopening of schools for the last years of primary and secondary school has been postponed by a week after concerns raised by the teachers’ union about insufficient protective equipment. 

Zimbabwe lockdown: Grandmothers offer free therapy

06:30 GMT – Primark to open all stores in England on June 15

Fashion retailer Primark is working to reopen all its 153 stores in England on June 15, in line with the country’s easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, its owner Associated British Foods said. 

Primark is currently trading from 112 stores across Europe and the United States, representing 34 percent of its total selling space. By June it is planning to have 281 stores open or 79 percent of selling space.

06:20 GMT – India climbs to 7th biggest outbreak in world

India has registered 230 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its total to 5,394 as the country begins its three-stage reopening on Monday.

The lockdown is being eased in most places except for the containment zones now isolated due to coronavirus outbreaks.

People wearing protective face shields walk inside a park after few restrictions were lifted, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease in New Delhi [Adnan Abidi/Reuters]

The Health Ministry said India had 190,535 cases, which is the seventh most worldwide, exceeding Germany and France.

More than 60 percent of India’s COVID-19 deaths have occurred in just two states – Maharashtra, the financial hub and entertainment hub of India, and Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Hello, this is Saba Aziz in Doha, taking over the blog from my colleague Kate Mayberry.

05:30 GMT – 

I’m handing over the blog to my colleagues in Doha. A quick recap of developments over the past few hours, as a number of places – from Australia to Russia and the UK – loosen their lockdowns further.

China has seen the biggest spike in cases in three weeks – linked to people returning home on a flight from Egypt – while Hong Kong has reported its first locally-acquired cases in two weeks. Japan, meanwhile, is considering allowing nationals of some countries to visit, provided they follow strict conditions.

05:10 GMT – Pakistan’s top leadership to meet as coronavirus cases spike

Pakistan’s National Coordination Committee on the Coronavirus, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, is due to meet on Monday to thrash out a plan to deal with a sharp rise in cases and fatalities from the virus, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Asad Hashim.

Cases rose by more than 2,900 on Sunday with an additional 62 fatalities taking the death toll to 1,579.

There has been a sharp increase in coronavirus deaths in the last week, with cases rising at an increasing daily rate after most restrictions were lifted ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the country’s most important holiday.

05:00 GMT – Eating out back on the menu in Turkey as lockdown eased further

Restaurants, cafes, museums, beaches and swimming pools are due to reopen in Turkey as the government further relaxes its lockdown.

More than 4,500 people have died from the virus in Turkey, but authorities say the outbreak is now under control. Restrictions on movement for people over 65 and under 18 will remain in force.

04:05 GMT – Japan considers allowing visitors from handful of countries

Japan may reopen its borders to visitors from countries with low levels of coronavirus infection, including Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand, local media reported on Monday.

The Asahi Shimbun said business travellers from the four nations would be allowed entry providing they tested negative for COVID-19 before departure and on arrival. Their movements once in Japan would also be tightly restricted.

An near-deserted Narita Airport in Tokyo as the coronavirus spread in early March [Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters]

03:50 GMT – Hong Kong announces first locally transmitted cases in two weeks

Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is investigating two new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus – a 34-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man.

Public broadcaster RTHK says the woman works at a logistics warehouse labelling food imported from the UK. Two people there tested positive for the virus a month ago.

The new cases bring the total number of cases in the territory to 1,085, with four deaths.

03:15 GMT – Muscovites get to go out for walks again as lockdown eased slightly

People in the Russian capital will be allowed to go out for a walk or run, and some shops will reopen, as Moscow moves to loosen a lockdown that has been in force since late March.

Residents will be allowed out for walks three times a week on a schedule linked to where they live. People will also be able to go for a run between 5am and 9am as parks open their gates again.

Shopping centres, as well as car showrooms, dry cleaners, bookshops and laundrettes are also scheduled to reopen.

A shop assistant prepares a children’s clothing store for opening in Moscow after Mayor Sergei Sobyanin decided to relax coronavirus restrictions from June 1 [Yuri Kochetkov/EPA]

Thousands of cases are still being reported across Russia’s 11 time zones, but at a far lower level than previously. Russia has the third-highest number of confirmed cases in the world.

03:00 GMT – N Korea to start reopening schools after coronavirus delayed term

North Korea will start reopening schools in phases from this month, providing strict anti-coronavirus measures are in place.

State media says thermometers and hand sanitiser need to be provided at the school gate as well as in classrooms and administrative offices, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

Top priority will be given to testing children at nurseries and kindergarten, as well as disinfecting buildings.

North Korea has said it has no cases of coronavirus.

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02:30 GMT – Encouraging drop in viral load in experimental S Korean drug

South Korea’s Celltrion Inc says its experimental treatment for COVID-19 has shown a 100-fold reduction in the viral load of the disease during animal testing.

The pre-clinical study of the drug showed improved recovery in runny nose, cough and body aches after the first day of treatment, and clearing of lung inflammation within six days, the company said in a statement.

Celltrion has research experience with other types of coronavirus conditions such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). It hopes to start the first human clinical trials for the COVID-19 treatment in July, said Kwon Ki-Sung, head of the firm’s research and development unit.

“(Celltrion) has the capability to roll out mass production of the therapeutic antibody treatment once it is ready,” Kwon said.

Want to know more about viral load, read our Doctor’s Note from Dr Sara Kayat.

02:00 GMT – China coronavirus cases highest in three weeks

China has reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases in three weeks after a number of cases were found among people who had returned from Egypt.

The National Health Commission reported 16 new cases, all of them in people coming from overseas.

Chinese state television said 11 people who arrived in Sichuan on a flight from Egypt had tested positive, while a further six asymptomatic cases were also found.

00:50 GMT – Australia zoos, museums reopen as restrictions eased further

Zoos, museums and other public attractions have begun to reopen in parts of Australia for the first time in more than two months.

In New South Wales, the state where most Australians live, cafes, restaurants have also been allowed to welcome as many as 50 people at a time.

Taronga Zoo reopens this morning after 9 weeks of being closed. Extra marshalling staff will remind people to social distance @9NewsSyd @tarongazoo

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— Zara James (@Zara_James9) May 31, 2020

23:30 GMT (May 31) – Brazil records 480 new deaths on Sunday

Brazil reported 480 deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, bringing its death toll to 29,314, the health ministry said.

More than half a million people in the country have now been confirmed to have a virus that Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed as a “little flu”.

Bolsonaro was out on horseback on Sunday, greeting supporters at a rally against the country’s top court, which is investigating the right-wing leader.

Brazil has the second-highest number of cases in the world after the US and the fourth-highest death toll after the US, UK and Italy.

23:00 GMT (May 31) – US sends 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil

The US has delivered two million doses of the antimalarial medicine hydroxychloroquine to Brazil to fight COVID-19, the White House said, even though the drug has not been proven effective against the coronavirus.

“HCQ will be used as a prophylactic to help defend Brazil’s nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals against the virus. It will also be used as a therapeutic to treat Brazilians who become infected,” a statement said in reference to the drug.

It said the US would also send 1,000 ventilators to Brazil, the epicentre of South America’s outbreak.

“We are also announcing a joint United States-Brazilian research effort that will include randomized controlled clinical trials,” it added.

Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria as well as the autoimmune disorders lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The WHO recently suspended trials into the drug because of concerns about side effects.

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Hello and welcome to Al Jazeera’s continuing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. I’m Kate Mayberry in Kuala Lumpur.

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Indonesia

Leaving the Philippines after such a short stay had left us slightly sad, but Indonesia has completely and utterly made up for that!! In hindsight we couldn’t have made a better choice than to spend more time in this amazing country! Otherwise some of these wonderful adventures would never have happened:

# Our first stop was Labuan Bajo, the main city on Flores, a lovely and very diverse island east of Bali and Lombok. We spent 15 days exploring its various sights and kicked off with a boat trip around the truly stunning Komodo National Park. We weren’t the luckiest with the boat we ended up on as our group was a bit dull, our touroperator lied about prices and additional charges and our captains had trouble with time management and corresponsing communication as one didn’t speak any English and the other was deaf and didn’t speak at all. Luckily the scenery, the amazing nature and the food that was served made up for it. During our 2 say stay we spotted Komodo dragons, the world’s largest and most venemous lizards, at Komodo and Rinca islands, slept under the Milky Way in the quiet Kalong bay, enjoyed one of the most beautiful views ever over Palau island’s interesting shape, absolutely fell in love with the underwater world just out of Pink Beach, snorkelled with a majestic Manta ray and collected shells on the peaceful white beach of Kanawa island. Blessed bastards we are! # Back in Labuan Bajo we boarded a van that took us over the mountainous road to Ruteng, where we slept in a nonnery and visited the ‘Hobbit cave’. This cave, that in itself isn’t much of a sight, is a major archeological hotspot as ancient remains of many interesting and extinct species were found here, amongst which those of the first humanoid! Adjacent to the cave is small museum, which was opened just for us by the loveliest guard and taught us about the importance of the findings. Not what we expected, but actually very interesting and combined with the stunning road to get there it made for a great daytrip! # After the sisters at the nonnery awoke us with their morning hymns and the pope watched over our breakfast, our trip continued to Bajawa. This time we took a public car; a regular 6ppl car driving to a certain location for which you can reserve a seat. In our case the car was stuffed with 8 passengers and the girl sat between us got terribly carsick from the windy road and threw up about 7 times before we finally arrived. 👍 Once in Bajawa we scootered around the beautiful surroundings again, visiting the insanely hot local hotsprings and a traditional village called Bena where the houses are built with only natural materials like bamboo, clay and reed and buffalo and boar bones are kept as trophees. Really cool to see traditions like that! # From Bajawa we took the worst road of the island all the way to Riung at the northern coast, where we found the most amazing natural and open bungalow outside of the city and cut off of any mobile connection to the world. The perfect place to enjoy the sunset from a hammock at the beach, sip on some local arak palm wine with our cool host Philip and take off on a private boat to snorkel and visit the 4729282729373 flying foxes in the otherwise completely deserted 17 Islands Marine Park. We found paradise! 🏝 # All happy and relaxed after our amazing time with Philip we made our way back south, to Ende. We were going to spent a few days here to explore the surroundings my motorbike, but we couldn’t find our peace in the chaotic and not very charming town. We drove around on the day of our arrival, visiting Ende’s busy port and a beautiful, very black beach that we just shared with an army of crabs, vut very quickly left the next morning. # Our next stop was Moni, a tiny little village up in the mountains, which mainly functiones as the starting point for visiting the beautiful coloured krater lakes of the Kelimutu vulcano. We managed to secure ourselves a seat on top of a local bus, wildly oncomfortable but a-ma-zing in terms of views. Plus we made some local friends who could not believe they were sharing the roof of a bus with two blond girls! Upon arrival we checked into the loveliest place we could have found; at the homestay of trendy local guy Lopez who took us to local hotsprings, shared his lifestory and invited us to cook a local dinner together, sitting on the floor of his tiny kitchen. We got op at 4 in the morning to get to the top of Kelimutu and watch the sun rise over the lakes, and it was stunning indeed! Verrrry cold and cloudy too; I was very happy to still be carrying a fleece and a jacket around that hadn’t been useful at all for the past half year. 😂 # From Moni we made our way back to the coast, to the locals’ favourite beach that we had been hearing much about: Koka Beach. And we were not disappointed: what a majestic place, not more than two strips of beautiful white sand beaches, like a bay closed off by lush rock formations creating an oasis of quiet. Right at the beach we met Blasius, who ran a small restaurant and homestay with his family and with who we stayed for the night. We spent our time swimming, tanning, eating and playing games with Blasius and the other guests. Life on Flores just seems to be getting better and better! # Along the line of 'another day, another beach’ we made our way back to the northern coast, to our final stop just outside if Maumere. We found yet another perfect little bungalow on a beautiful piece of beach where we spent our last 4 days on the island snorkelling, going on boat trips, collecting more shells, making some really cool new English friends and just being. Flores truly stole our hearts! # All it took to enter a completely different world was a not even 2 hour flight from Flores to Bali. From quiet, natural, local, cultural and at times slightly underdeveloped Flores we arrived into the Westernized, chaotic and partying area of Kuta on Bali, filled with branded shops, pushy traffic and drunk Ozzies. We quickly left Kuta and my big backpack behind, got ourselves a rental motorbike and spent 12 days going after the most authentic places on the island. We started off in Uluwatu on the southern Bukit peninsula, where we found our favourite beach of the island: Nyang Nyang. It took quite a climb down a rocky cliff to reach this white sandy haven, but how it was worth it! We were almost the only visitors, the beach was filled with the most amazing shells, we sipped juice from a fresh young coconut and really enjoyed the stunning view of a grafity covered shipwreck on the beach and the sun setting behind the lush cliffs. 🙌 # Our next destination was Canggu. Being very popular and easily accesible, this hipster town on the south coast of Bali is filled with fashionistas, surfing tourists, laidback bars, trendy shops and cute restaurants. We spent a few days relaxing, windowshopping, watching the surf and catching up with some friends from home that were around as well! # From Canggu and the beach we made our way further north and into the island until we reached Ubud. The atmosphere here is just great, just like the scenery, the people and the presence of some culture. We visited Ubud’s beautiful palace where we watched various artists renovate the artwork around the walls, we walked along the Campuhan ridge enjoying the lush and hilly views, we enjoyed the quiet oasis of the Saraswati Temple and its lovely lotus pools, tried all local dishes on the menu of the amazing Mama’s Warung, haggled our asses off at Ubud’s large market and whitnessed a traditional, exciting and slightly strange Kecac fire dance where a 100 half naked men sang about a story illustrated by dressed up dancers and ending with a barefoot guy dancing in a huge fire. 😂 Ubud has some very cool surroundings too; we enjoyed a beautiful ride to visit the Tegunungan waterfalls to the south and made friends with some locals while walking through the Tegallalang rice terraces to the north. Yeah, Ubud means good times. 👍 # We continued our way north and after a stop at the disappointing and almost abandoned botanical garden at Bedegul we reached Lovina, a collection of villages at the northern coast of Bali - and the place where we met our superfun English friends from Flores again! 👯 The four of us took a boat out into the ocean to a floating blowup funpark where we spent all morning climbing up stuff, making flips, jumping, swinging, surfing, launching eachother into the air with a huge airbag, sliding and wrestling. The next few days we couldn’t move from muscle ache, but it was worth every second of it! So. Much. Fun! 😂 # Still cripple we continued our trip to Amed, all the way at the eastern end of the island. This lovely, relaxed town is home to some eye-popping snorkeling spots where we spent hours and hours spotting amazing corals, crazily colourful fish of all shapes and sizes, nudibranches, squids, rays, lobsters, slugs, snakes, chinese dressed up as mermaids, shipwrecks, underwater temples and more cool fish. 💖 My god I love snorkeling! # By the time we left Amed the sun left Bali and made place for heavy heavy rain. It rained for 3 days straight, limiting us in our motorbike adventure. Trying to avoid the showers we visited the amazing Tirta Gangga water palace, drove past Virgin Beach and passed through Sidemen’s beautiful surroundings back to Ubud, where we spent a last day dancing in the rain with the English before we had to get back to Kuta for Bamsi’s departure. 👎

And just like that another 5 weeks had flown away and it was time to say goodbye again! An adventure until the last minute. Wow, we had fun and I will miss my little one! 👭

On the bright side; the ending of this adventure means the start of another exciting new adventure. After a few last solo days on Bali of sorting my stuff, working on my motorbike skills and getting my last bit of beach for a while I am now ready for a drastic change of scenery. After over 7,5 months I will be leaving Asia and its beautiful and diverse sceneries, its interesting habits, its delicious (and less delicious) foods and, mostly, its perfectly tropical temperatures and I am not sure whether I have had enough of that. I have however had enough of missing my bae, so for now I am mostly very very exciting to be reunited with him soon! So to Asia, my bikini and my tan; bye bye for now! And to New Zealand; bring on your beautiful winter and my love! ❄️💙🇳🇿

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My cars engine is having a problem. It takes like two tries to start it up and it's a new car. So will my insurance cover the cost of repairing the car?

How much does it cost to insure a ninja 250r bike?

im 19 and would like to know how much it would cost. thanks. and what i can do to lower it

Which car has the cheapest insurance?

Audi A4 (Sedan) Audi A6 (Sedan) BMW 3-Series (Sedan) BMW 3-Series (Coupe) BMW 3-Series (Convertible) BMW 5-Series (Sedan) BMW M5 (Sedan) Cadillac CTS Lexus IS Lexus GS Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class These are cars I want to get but my dad said that he wants me to pay for insurance and gas. I want something with the cheapest insurance BUT ALSO on this list.

Im 18 Years old with a 1998 corsa (5door) and im getting insurance quotes at 2500 - 3k+? is this right?

A few of my mates are getting quotes at just under 2k, but i dont get anywer near that. i dont have pass plus but surely a car this old doesnt have high insurance?""

Affordable car insurance company?

Hi, I am looking for an affordable car insurance company. Have searched one Elephant.com. Is it a good company? Anybody heard about them or any experience with them? Please share........""

Car insurance question?

I am 16 years old and I will be getting my liscence soon. I am really excited to be able to drive and not to the bus to clas anymore and be able to meet my friends whenever but my parents are making me pay car insurance on my own and they will get me a car. Probably a toyota or something like that. How much will it cost I do have a good amount already saved up but i would like to get an idea of how much it will cost me thanks

Do all car insurance companies need a deposit?

Im getting a car this weekend, i havent passed my driving test yet and im 18. But all the insurance quotes i have looked at need a deposit, can i get one that doesnt need a deposit, because at the moment i cant afford that one of payment for the deposit. HELP PLEASE!!!""

Friend on my car insurance?

I have a friend (age 21+) who needs to get a car insurance but she only has a learner's permit and she cannot get an insurance herself. She has a car under her name. I am willing to add the car to my insurance and have her as a secondary driver. What are the risks I have? Am I, first of all, allowed to add a car which I do not own? Does my insurance premium go up if she gets into accident?""

How much do you pay for car insurance ? meow!?

tell me what type of car you drive its engine what type of fuel it burns size your age country male or female and what type of licence you have....full licence or provisional licence meow! thank you in advance for your time meow! meow!!

Im 17. How much should my parents expect to be paying for my car insurance?

Im 17, Soon I will be driving a 96-00 Acura Integra GS-R. I will be insured under my parents AAA policy. How much should my parents expect to pay?""

Where are the best Extended Auto Warranties Online - An Extended Auto Warranty that isn't too overpriced?

Where can I find an extended auto warranty online that is also good value? The one that came as standard with my car is very basic but their extended auto warranty plan is way overpriced. I'm now worried I'll have to pay out thousands in repair costs because something goes wrong with my car, conveniently just after the warranty expires. Is an extended auto warranty something I can get from an independant source?""

ChEAPEST CAR INSURER FOR?

I want to get either a reno clio 2001 or an old mini. i know the mini is likely to be cheapest. I'm a 17year old male. Which company would give me the cheapest car insurance? DON'T TELL ME TO GO TO GOCOMPARE.COM TRIED THIS ALREADY, AND ON VARIOUS OTHER COMPARISON SITES. Thanks""

Can i take out two seperate care insurances for two different cars?

im looking to insurance another car in my name, but looking i have found cheaper quotes, i was wondering if i can have two different cars, on two different insurance poilcys? many thanks.""

How much should 17 year old boy expect to pay for car insurance?

I have looked around various places and saw from a few thousand p/a to 10, 000 p/a (yes, ten thousand pounds!!). I am booking my driving test very soon and will be buying a small, cheap car such as a 2000 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.0 E 5DR or a KA or Fiesta. Approximitely, how much should I expect to be paying.""

Car crash and insurance?

i had a crash today, it was not my fault (was told by the police), i had my insurance, but the other party does not, i was told i have to pay for my car full coverage because the other party does not have insurance. Is that true? please help me, thank you!""

""I want to buy a 42,000 dollar truck, but only make $8.03 an hour, will I be able to afford it?""

I am estimating a 600 dollar a month payment ( not including vehicle insurance) I work at a hospital. Work 12 hour shifts, about 3 times a week. Monthly paycheck about 600 bucks. Will I be able to afford this truck? I really want it, my dad says I won't be able to afford it. But if he co-signs for me ( being he has excellent credit. Will I be able to get the truck?""

How much would i pay for car insurance?

Im 17 and i had my g2 for about 9 months now. No accidents no tickets no nothing. I'm a good respectful driver.    I drive my moms car which is automatic. its a rav 4.   my dad has a van and doesn't want to drive manual.    I really want to get a car because i like manual and i want to get experience with it. I would like it really soon. If i were to get an older honda civic or toyota corolla manual 5 sp, How much do u think i would pay for primary.

How to get the best quotes in car insurance?

i am looking for the best US quotes in car insurance. Some free service that provides some tips and tricks to get good deals on car insurance.

How much would my insurance be if...?

I am a 20 year old female and I've been having car troubles with my 2010 Toyota Corolla. The cost of repairs is becoming more and more expensive even though I take very very good care of my vehicle. So therefore, I am purchasing either a new 2013 Chevy Camaro or a used 2014 Ford Mustang with 4000 miles for a steal of a price. Right timing I guess. Anyway I am looking for full coverage less than $300. I know that these cars are not considered sports cars in the insurance world I was told many times because they both posses V6 engines. If anyone has insurance or knowledge about the criteria I have provided please inform me of the best/cheapest insurance I can get. No mommy or daddy jokes, because i am paying for my vehicle and insurance, thank you very much! Please be respectful!""

How much should my car insurance go up if....?

Two years ago I got tickets for both running a stop sign and wreckless driving.And just now the state has turned it in to my insurance company who will drop me just because of those tickets,even though I had a good driving record before then.But Iam trying to work things out with them to see if I can get a deal. How much should my insurance go up?""

How much does it add to your insurance if you add a body kit to your car worth about 500 if your 18???

How much does it add to your insurance if you add a body kit to your car worth about 500 if your 18???

Most Comprehensive Health Insurance for a College Student?

I'll be going to college in a few years, and I'm fully aware of the healthcare crisis. Although money is an issue, my health is more important. Assuming that money is not ...show more""

Best california car insurance?

Best california car insurance?

Received ticket for failure to report accident if found guilty will this make my insurance pay out void?

Was in one vehicle accident car written off insurance paid Still have court for failure to report accident need to know if found guilty will I have to pay the insurance company back

Car Insurance Help? BMW 3 Series?

How much should insurance be on a USED BMW 3 Series Sedan for a 16 year old girl? It wouldn't be fully loaded.

What should I do about this car insurance?

I have a car that is worth no more than $1500. I bought it off someone in my family and I should transfer ownership (as it is from a different state). At the moment they have selected me as a secondary drive for insurance, as I am a P plater it will cost a lot of money to put it under me. To reregister it and insure it under me would cost a lot. (including getting another roadworthy certificate). I took it in for a check and they said repairs would cost nearly $2,000 which is more than the car. Plus the insurance, totaling about $3500 in total when the car is only worth $1500 max. So this is the situation I need help with, the car runs great and I may have just gotten ripped off by the mechanics (I didn't bring it in, someone else did and they can seem like an easy person to rip off) - also we have a friend who is a retired mechanic and he said the car is in great shape and roadworthy should be no problem, so that conflicts with what these guys said.. Any tips? I have no clue what to do. What do you do when it costs more to put a car on the road than the car is worth?""

Why won't insurance pay for my MRI?

I'm 16 and I've been having problems with my TMJ. So a month or two ago I went to the hospital for an MRI on both sides of my jaw. Yesterday my mother told me that they are charging $11,000 for my MRI and insurance isn't going to pay for it. She also told me my maxillofacial specialist told her at the most it should have been $3000 total or $1200 for each side. Why does insurance pay for the surgery to correct TMJ disorders but not the MRI to diagnose it? Even when surgery is a last resort effort to correct the problem and isn't recommended most of the time. And it sucks even more for me once I am 18 because I'm basically screwed.""

How much would full coverage insurance be with 2 points on my license?

I am almost 24 and I want to get a new car but I'm not sure how much I can afford a month because I'm not sure how much full coverage insurance would be. I was recently in an accident so I have 2 points on my license and never paid full coverage so I have no idea around how much it would be.

Do I claim my car insurance or my boyfriends car insurance?

I borrowed my boyfriends car and I accidentally backed it up onto someone's car and I want to pay in cash instead. but my dad said that I should claim my boyfriends insurance instead of mines because the guy may claim to much. But I'm the driver not my boyfriend. Arent they suppose to claim my insurance? I don't want to claim my boyfriends insurance because his insurance may increase and his dad may get really mad at me. What do I do?

The Best Health Insurance ..?

Hi there folks, I am new in this health insurance business and we are shopping for one. We live in Texas. Im looking for a plan for me and my wife. What's the best plan you guys have that affordable plan with the best coverage for 2 people.What do you have and what would you recommend? And whats the best health insurance plan that is affordable and also covers pregnancy? Please do let us know , I would really appreciate your responses. Camry Lover""

What car will i be able to afford insurance on when im 17?

im 15 on april 25th 2011 when im 17 what cars will i be able to get insured, i have a 1500 budget... i love the MG ZR how much will that cos when im 17...... and any other cars that will be cheap to insure that are nice looking cars and pretty nippy cheers""

Health Insurance question?

Do any one know a insurance in California that cover pre-existing condition? I am eighteen year old with no insurance still living with my parent which have no health insurance. We had medical but it expired. I have heart problem the doctor said i need to get insurance that cover pre-existing condition. I have try getting quotes online. Or know any good insurance i should try giving a call to.

How much is car insurance for a 17 year old?

How can I find out the cheapest rate?

""Can you suggest a good,affordable health insurance plan?""

I am an adjunct instructor at two colleges in Michigan. Neither institution offers health insurance for adjunct instructors. For the last three years I have been getting health Insurance through a postdoctoral fellowship. Now this fellowship has come to an end, and I am in desperate straits. I have heart problems and I need specials medicationss for depression and attention deficit disorder.What do I do?""

Where can I purchase an affordable individual health insurance policy?

Where can I purchase an affordable individual health insurance policy?

Are dual sport bikes cheaper on insurance?

Well me being only 17 and only having a minumum wage job. I heard it was cheaper to own a bike. Don't get the wrong impression, I can afford a car and insurance. It's it cost too much money. I have less thsn 100$ every MONTH to myself. I should habe over 650. So anyways. I want to get a bike. Since i'll only be commuting. Social,work,school. Is it worth it. And if so what kind of bike shoukd I get. I'm 6.3 and big. Woukd a 250cc be a good start?""

Can insurance change term suddenly without tell me?

Can health insurance stop cover my medicine suddenly? I have used this medicine for 6 months and now I refill it,( I have 12 months refill) my phymesist told me that the health insurance changed code and stoped cover it. Can insurance do that suddenly? What can i do to fight with them? thanks.""

How do i get car insurance in brisbane?

im moving to brisbane soon and im wondering how to go about getting car insurance

Life insurance? i dont feel right about this company?

Hi i applied for life insurance through sun life financial. are they a good company? who do you get your life insurance from? is it even important? anyways, they still havent drawn up my policy since i have applied, even though was approved. All i was looking for was a simple life insurance i can afford, and they added in a whole bunch of accessories to go along with it. anyways, they keep coming back for many tests. which would have been hell of a lot convenient if they did these tests all in one place in one time. rather than having to do 4 or 5 tests over the past 4 months. it drives me crazy now that they are always phoning, needing this and that...now im starting to consider if i even want my life insurance with them also, is it even necessary to have life insurance along with critical illness and disability? i am just a studetn on a budget with two young boys at home. whats your take?""

Could I set up my own car insurance company to insure myself?

In Canada, it is the law to have car insurance. Is it possible I could set up my own car insurance company to insure myself. I am aware that I would have to cover the damages of other cars involved in an accident, but am not sure if I would have to cover if an accident is fatal. Also, considering that I may have to cover damages in case of a fatality and other cars involved in an accident, would be more economical to just go with paying an insurance company?""

Insurance/car question?

The title of my car is in my parents name but my husband and i are the primary drivers and we get in a wreck would we be held responsible because we are the ones with the insurance or would my parents be because they are the ones on the title??

Insurance for a motorcycle 125cc in ireland?

I am 19 and I would like to find out how much insurance would be for a motorcycle 125cc. What about a Honda CBR 125 insurance. I would be a beginner. From dublin ireland If anyone could recommend a 125cc that would have cheap insurance? Thanks

How much would i pay for car insurance?

Im 17 and i had my g2 for about 9 months now. No accidents no tickets no nothing. I'm a good respectful driver.    I drive my moms car which is automatic. its a rav 4.   my dad has a van and doesn't want to drive manual.    I really want to get a car because i like manual and i want to get experience with it. I would like it really soon. If i were to get an older honda civic or toyota corolla manual 5 sp, How much do u think i would pay for primary.

Are there any whole life insurance / Roth IRA options similar to Colorado Banking?

I recently spoke to an investment broker about an option offered by Colorado Banking that offers an IRA with a guaranteed interest rate where the amount you put in ($150 per month) goes toward a 80,000 whole life insurance plan and also into an IRA that would return 319,000 at the end of 45 years. I've done the math and it does work itself out, but I'm curious if there are any companies that compete with the same type of plan.""

Will 3 points increase my car insurance by much?

if so how much? Is it very bad to get 3 points?

How much would it cost to be put onto someone else's insurance?

If it is a 17 year old who is going to be put onto one of his parents insurance so he can drive their car, will the amount added on be roughly the same as if he were to have his own insurance or slightly more/slightly less etc? Cheers.""

Insurance Question/Quote?

My name is Jake and my grandpa wants to sell me is 2004 V6 nissan 350z for like next to nothing but i am curious as to how much my insurance payment would be?

Why do people keep comparing health insurance mandates to car insurance mandates?

Car insurance mandates are done at the STATE level, in accordance with the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. constitution. Yet people (the president included) continue to claim that a FEDERAL mandate to buy insurance is no different than being required to cover your car. (Completely ignoring that you have to BUY a car before you must get insurance...the govt's basically saying they own your body...insure it or be taxed) So isn't a FEDERAL mandate unconstitutional unless you plan on writing an amendment to the Constitution so that such a mandate is in accordance with the Tenth Amendment?? http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27384.html The questions from ABCs George Stephanopoulos highlighted a politically dangerous new aspect of the health reform debate for Obama  as critics from Republican leaders to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say his reform proposals amount to a middle-class tax increase. Obama promised during the campaign that Americans earning less than $250,000 a year would not see any tax increases from an Obama administration. Obama strongly denied that the mandate amounts to a tax increase  saying it was no different than requiring people to have auto insurance and charging a penalty if they dont. He also said it was important for everyone to have insurance so that people who do carry insurance dont have to shoulder the load for people who dont. The excise tax is designed as an enforcement mechanism to ensure people will carry insurance.""

How much would insurance cost for a 17 year old with an SUV?

im thinking about getting a 1998 Chevy Tahoe for my first car but i dont know how much the insurance would be and i have my JOL license

""Is there nay car insurance companies cheaper than elephant, bell & admiral ?""

Im a 24 year old male looking for cheap car insurance quotes, all of them seem to be quite a bit over 1000 and even 2000 - 3000 and thats when i checked money supermarket and compare the market but with elephant,bell and admiral my best quotes seem to be around 800 is there any other cheap car insaurance companies anyone can reccommend i try ?""

What reputable health insurance companies are out there?

What reputable health insurance companies are out there My mom doesn't have health insurance and my job doesn't give insurance to family members. I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when she needs it. Do you know any health insurance companies that can accept low monthly payments since I don't get paid that much?

""Used Car, How Much Insurance?""

How much would I have to pay for insurance on a 1998 Nissan Sentra for $1,495? How much are taxes in Canada? 13%?""

What's the most affordable Health Insurance for 55 yr old in California?

Not retired but paying almost 800 a month for Cobra/Kaiser and unemployed for over a year now due to knee replacements. It seems that with my new history of surgery that I am persona non grata at all the local health outlets.

Where can i get auto insurance for cheap?

i have a utah license but live in idaho. i don't want to pay much more than $150 a month.

Car insurance??????????

im 18 my boyfriend is 21. of he gets my car insured in his name it'll be cheaper. but if i get pulled over while driving, does my name have to be on thebinsurance card?""

Car Insurance?

anybody know what the Uk cheapest car insurance for somebody with 15 years no claims discount car engine size 2.8cc?

Insurance rates for 17 yr olds?

Since insurance rates are ridiculously high for new drivers like me, I was thinking that if my parents could possibly buy a car for me to drive but put it under their name, and have it insured under their name so its cheaper since they're much older and have a lower insurance rate than I would. But I heard someone said that somehow insurance companies find this out and somehow find a way around this so the tactic i just suggested won't work. Anybody have any experience with this?""

How does car insurance work?

so how does car insurance really work? im 16 and just got my license my parent's already have insurance on the cars and i plan on driving those cars, but why would i need insurance when those cars are already insured?""

How much is motorcycle insurance?

What are some things to keep it as cheap as possible? I know taking a safety class can. I`m 19 years old if that means anything. Thanks.

Car Insurance Question?

I came to north Carolina at the beginning of August from FL to stay with my aunt while I got my finances in order and she recovered from her back surgery. I plan to stay here until a bit after the new year. When I moved, I arranged to have my mail forwarded while i am here. Also around this time, I started searching for a new insurance provider because my rate had gone up with geico. I decided on progressive. When signing up for progressive, I signed up with my Florida drivers license number and my new nc mailing address. A couple of months later I received a letter from the state of Florida saying that they were notified my geico insurance policy was cancelled and to provide new proof of coverage. I went online and provided the information but apparently made an error when selecting the insurance company name. I accidentally selected protective insurance company instead of progressive. I was made aware of this error when I received a license suspension letter yesterday. Since then I have notified the state of Florida Of the error. I then received notice that my insurance was still not acceptable because Florida requires that if I have a florida registration, i must have a Florida policy. I called my insurance who confirmed that although they provide Florida coverage, I was under a nc policy even though I provided them with a Florida drivers license number since my mailing address was currently nc. I have had no lapse in coverage, but my insurance company cannot switch it back to florida until I am living there again at the beginning of the new year and can provide a valid address of where I will be living. I do not know where I will be living when I get back yet because I will have to find a new place to move into. Does anyone have any advice as to what to do in this situation? When I first moved to FL and transferred my tags, it cost me almost 500 dollars, so if i transfer them to NC for the time being, i will then have to pay 500 dollars again once I go back to FL""

Question about health insurance coverage?

I work for a municipal court, a city job. I asked if I could purchase a direct pay insurance plan on my own without participating in the one the city has. They said if I wanted to enroll in my husband's or SO's health plan, I could do so. However, I cannot purchase an individual plan(I am single). Something about a buyback of insurance from another corporation. I do not understand this. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks in advance.""

""Ear infection, No insurance?""

i got an ear infection, i dont have insurance. How much would it cost me to see a doctor for that and i live in mass.""

Why don't health insurance companies compete on price like car insurance companies?

I was watching TV (something I rarely do) this weekend, and I noticed a fair number of car insurance commercials from various companies. They were touting their high level of service and low prices, and urging consumers to investigate and switch to their company. How come this doesn't appear to happen with health insurance? Is it because employers, rather than the actual people insured, shop for insurance in many cases? Is it because auto insurers are allowed to compete more freely across state borders? Are the basic expectations different when it comes to health insurance? Or, does competition already exist in the health insurance industry but the product is so much more expensive no matter what? Serious answers appreciated. Thanks.""

Car insurance?

i live in northern ireland , just got a really good quote for car insurance from a company called endsleigh, i have never heard of them does anyone know if this is a good reliable company""

How much would car insurance be for a 19 year old?

I just got my license and I know that car insurance can be really expensive for younger people. I was wondering if there is any cheap insurance company? I would love to pay no more than $100, is this possible? Any inside from personal experiences?""

""I'm 18, just got my first car and looking for affordable car insurance?

- I live in New York - I can't go under on neither of my parents policy.

Are annuities good for young people?

Does anyone know if annuiites are good for young people, like in their late 20's. Starting a family and reading about many investment options. It seems like we've only heard about annuities for older or almost retired people, but with new prods that guarantee 7% yearly if your investments don't make that much...seems it's not a bad thing to add to a portfolio.""

How much does auto insurance cost per month?

For a couple under 25 yrs of age With a Ford350 and a Mazda cx9

How much would i pay for car insurance?

Im 17 and i had my g2 for about 9 months now. No accidents no tickets no nothing. I'm a good respectful driver.    I drive my moms car which is automatic. its a rav 4.   my dad has a van and doesn't want to drive manual.    I really want to get a car because i like manual and i want to get experience with it. I would like it really soon. If i were to get an older honda civic or toyota corolla manual 5 sp, How much do u think i would pay for primary.

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6 of the Best Things to Do in Innsbruck

Famous for its picturesque Old Town, Innsbruck is also popular for its skiing facilities and great Christmas markets. We were fortunate to visit recently and are sharing some of the top things to do in Innsbruck.

Firstly though, do you know how the town got its name? Bruck means bridge and Inn is the river that flows through the town so Innsbruck is the bridge over the Inn. The town is the capital of the Tyrol region and surrounded by the Nordkette mountain range. With 30,000 students and a population of 130,000, it’s surprisingly vibrant. It’s also a good base from which to explore the countryside as well as other Austrian towns and villages such as Kitzbuhel.

Things to Do in Innsbruck – Altstadt

Perhaps the most famous attraction is the Golden Roof or Goldenes Dachl in Innsbruck Altstadt. This magnificent structure dates from around 1500 AD and was added on to the exiting building by the emperor Maximilian I. He wanted to put paid to rumours about the empire’s financial difficulties and this roof certainly looks impressive. The 2,657 tiles fire-gilded copper tiles gleam in the sunshine all these years later.

A few minutes away, there’s a wonderful panoramic view over the town and the mountains from the City Tower which dates from 1450. Brace yourself to walk up the 148 steps, although the 31 metre climb isn’t actually that strenuous. In no time at all you’ll be admiring the views…Head back down and towards the river to get a closer look at these colourful houses.

Hofkirche

Hofkirche Court Church is a great surprise. It houses the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian I, but the real draw are the 28 larger than life figures carved in bronze that line the church nave.

Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump

Innsbruck is the only town apart from London to have played host to the Olympic Games three times, in 1964, 1976 and 2012. Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump is over 47 metres high and as you can see, the views from here are phenomenal. It was designed by world-famous architect, Zaha Hadid. There’s a walkway and a roof-top restaurant and bar where you can admire the scenery.

She also designed the Nordkettenbahn cable car station, which takes you up 2000 metres to Hungerburg and Seegrube in 20 minutes. It’s not just used by tourists, as some locals use it for their daily commute. At the top, For dinner with a view, Seegrube restaurant is the perfect choice.

Schloss Ambras

Schloss Ambras is the oldest museum in the world! This medieval fortress was transformed into a Renaissance castle by Archduke Ferdinand II for his wife, Philippine Welser. Inside, there are some truly unique pieces in the collection as the Archduke was fascinated by oddities and created The Chambers of Art and Curiosities, with objects from far away lands as well as portraits of people such as the Hirstute Man, an extremely hairy man who married a beautiful woman. Schloss Ambras is situated slightly outside of the town centre but is one of our favourite things to do in Innsbruck.

The Spanish Hall definitely has the wow factor. Constructed from 1570-1572, it played host to balls and contains 27 portraits of Tirolean rulers.

Swarovski Kristallwelten Wattens

Over 13 million visitors have come to this unique attraction. Swarovski Kristallwelten is a 20 minute drive from the centre of Innsbruck and a must-see. There’s a stunning museum, a huge shop and a good restaurant, Daniels as well as a play-tower and outdoor play area. My favourite feature though is the Crystal Cloud, with 800,000 hand-mounted Swarovski crystals set above a black mirror pool.

Europe’s Most Exciting Flight

If you’re looking for a unique Innsbruck experience, how about the first no doors heli ride in Europe! It’s run by MySnapAir, who are one of the very few European operators to have a licence to fly without doors. They do a detailed safety check, you must bring photo identification and no loose elements are allowed. Photo equipment must be attached by a strap, selfie sticks are not permitted and you can’t change camera lenses during the flight. A minimum of four people are required and there’s a maximum of five per flight. For ladies with long hair, don’t forget a hairband as my hair was blowing around in the strong wind! It’s worth it for the chance to sit on the edge, with your legs dangling over whilst you take a #shoeselfie ;-). We flew over the spectacular Stubaital Valley, over the Bergisel ski jump and above the Nordkette mountain range on our journey of a lifetime.

Innsbruck Card

If you’re planning to see several museums, then the Innsbruck Card is a good purchase. It costs €39 for 24 hours, €48 for 48 hours and €55 for 72 hours. Most of the major attractions in Innsbruck and nearby are included, such as Schloss Ambras, Hofkirche, Swarovski Kristallwelten and Bergisel Ski Jump Stadium. We used it to visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace which has some impressive interiors including a ceremonial hall. Just be aware that you can’t take photos inside.

Best Restaurants in Innsbruck

One of the best places to eat in Innsbruck is a sister establishment of the famous Hotel Sacher in Salzburg and Vienna. With a cosy wooden decor, it serves up local specialities, including the iconic Sachertorte. This chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing was invented by Franz Sacher for Prince Wenzel von Metternich.

In addition to its many medieval buildings, Innsbruck has some modern shopping maĺls. Lichtblick restaurant and bar is located at the top of the stylish Rathausgalerien mall. It’s a fine dining restaurant with fantastic 360° views from its bar and dining room.

How to Get to Innsbruck

There are regular flights to Innsbruck from many international airports including Frankfurt and London. We travelled with Austrian Airlines and the flight was comfortable and quick, with friendly flight attendants.

Where to Stay in Innsbruck

Austria Trend Hotel Congress Innsbruck is a contemporary four star hotel, conveniently located in the Saggen district. It’s a ten minute walk from the old town and surrounded by the Tyrolean Alps. There are 106 comfortable rooms and 2 suites, all with free WiFi, laptop safes with power plugs inside and a stylish restaurant. The amenities include a spa with sauna and steam room, as well as a gym with direct access to the hotel’s charming outdoor terrace.

We hope we’ve inspired you to visit Innsbruck and the surrounding area. Which Innsbruck attraction takes your fancy the most?

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With the increase in internet penetration and adoption of smart phones, the market for car rental services has expanded, hence becoming easier for people to access.  Ongoing developments in the Philippines car rental market such as integrating Services with Internet of Things, Online Bookings, Unique Business Models, Reliable Personal Identification Process, and Scanned Fingerprints are helping the car rental market to grow. Car rental companies are moving to online platforms for direct bookings and confirmations as internet usage and digital adoption rise throughout the nation. As a result, the procedure is hassle-free and contactless.

2.In the last few years, the mode of booking for car rental services has shifted from offline to online platforms

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In the last few years, the mode of booking for car rental services has shifted to online platforms with 60% bookings being made online. This can be attributed to the increasing internet penetration and familiarity of online bookings across the country along with the easy booking process and time saving benefits of online bookings.

3.The household distribution of vehicle ownership (car/ jeep/ van) is less than 10%.

The household distribution of vehicle ownership (car/ jeep/ van) is less than 10% due to high vehicle ownership costs, maintenance costs and increasing traffic and congestion in urban areas. This provides the car rental industry with a bright future and big potential market to capture.

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Southeast Asia's Theme Parks

Exploring some of Southeast Asia’s biggest amusement parks

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The largest roller coasters in the world may all be in the United States and Australia whilst some of the most famous amusement parks are Disney World Orlando and Disneyland Paris. However, Southeast Asia is by no means lacking in theme parks. The region has plenty of amusement parks with a huge variety of attractions for every kind of thrill-seeker and even some for those simply looking for a day of wandering and discovering new things.

There are copious amounts of water slides to descend, roller coasters to ride, games to play, performances to watch, wildlife to explore and tasty treats to eat. To get you started below we’ve explored some of the best theme parks in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Thailand

Thailand is primarily known for its pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, tasty rice dishes and wild backpackers’ parties. However it is a diverse country that has something to offer every kind of visitor; there are incredible temples to explore, a rich literary history, museums, art, music festivals and, not least, a thriving amusement park scene. Thailand is home to a surprising amount of theme parks, amusement parks and water parks offering fun-filled days out for kids, big kids and grown-ups. Here are just a couple of our favourite ones.

Siam Park City is a massive 300 hectare park in the region of Bangkok with over 30 major features. The park is broken up into five different sections; the Water Park has a spa, wave pool and a variety of water slides, the X-zone is home to various rides and roller coasters, Family World is an interactive space for all ages, Fantasy World is made up of rides based on surreal events and mythological characters and finally Small World is made up of mini-rides designed for younger children and toddlers. What’s more this is far beyond just a theme park as there are also banquet and seminar facilities as well as “scout camp”, a science based educational and fun camp experience for youngsters.

Ramayana Water Park in Pattaya is Thailand’s largest water park spanning over 45 acres with 21 major water slide rides varying in their vigour from gentle to adrenaline-surging. There are rides to cater for all ages, including the Free-fall and Aqua-loop where riders are nestled into a launch capsule as well as 600 metres long ‘Lazy River’ complete with waves, waterfalls and bubbles. There are also plenty of places to eat, a floating market, real life elephants and perhaps most amazingly the remnants of an ancient city to be explored. The water park was built on top of an ancient city, the ruins and relics of which still stand and feature as one of the park’s attractions.

Malaysia

Despite Malaysia’s relatively small size it has more than its far share of theme parks. The Legoland theme park franchise is far-reaching with parks in Europe, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and now also Malaysia. Legoland Malaysia is the country’s first international amusement park and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. The park is virtually a small village with its own hotel, shops, eateries and even a cinema showing the latest Lego blockbuster. The theme park consists of various Lego worlds, including Lego City, Lego Ninjago World and the Land of Adventure plus there is a water park in the grounds with slides, cafes and a Lego boat building station.

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is located in the Selangor state only a short drive or train ride from Kuala Lumpur and yet once you arrive it is like you’ve been transported into a different world – or into six different worlds to be precise. This gigantic amusement park has something to suit all theme park tastes. The Nickleodeon Lost Lagoon is the perfect spot for family recreation, set in 10 acres of rainforest land the lost lagoon is made up of a whole host of child-friendly activities and rides both on land and in the water. Take the drop down one of the immense waterslides, explore the jungle canopy from elevated walkways or simply spend your time with some of the network’s most loved characters. The rest of the park is made up of a Water Park, Amusement Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park and Scream Park.

The Berjaya Times Square Indoor Theme Park its located in Kuala Lumpur and is the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia. Covering over 130,000 square feet this theme park boasts a range of activities, including bumper cars, the ‘DNA mixer’, which is a large gondola that swings its riders in all manner of directions, a turbo-charged merry-go-round and an 800 metres long ‘Supersonic Odyssey Rollercoaster’. For those wanting to take things a bit slower, there is also a video game arcades, several places to eat and a fantasy garden within which you can follow the botanic trail, go to the theatre and hop aboard a flying bumble bee.

Philippines

The Philippines sit at the eastern side of Southeast Asia and are made up of over 7,500 islands with stunning stretches of coastline. However if you’re bored of relentless sunshine and beach time or perhaps the kids are getting fidgety, check out some of the Philippines’ many amusement parks. Kidzania Manila is an indoor theme park, which is created entirely for children. It is essentially a town made small so that children can become the adults, and in this town children are given the opportunity to try their hand at various different grown-up occupations. They can have a go at everything from being a fire fighter, police officer, shop attendant or chocolate factory worker (with real chocolate) and many many more. It is super interactive with various games as well as cafes and restaurants for grown-ups to sit and keep watch from.

For the slightly older crowd there are lots of theme parks to choose from. Enchanted Kingdom is a large amusement park in Santa Rosa, Laguna, that aims to give its visitors a truly magical experience. Aside from the many roller coasters, dodgems, water park, carousel, laser tag and so forth, there are also performances, events, games, shops and restaurants. Star City in Pasay is part of the Cultural Centre of the Philippines Complex in Bay City: a large and widely acclaimed area bustling with entertainment along Manila Bay. The park itself has activities to suit all ages, including Star Frisbee – a thrilling ride imported directly from Italy – and an adventure zone with zip lines, wall climbing and paint balling.

Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines’ most prominent marine themed amusement park that aside from offering many entertainment options also has a focus geared towards education. The entire park is water life themed from the H2O hotel to the sea-life experiences that include a chance to swim like a mermaid, become an “aquanaut” and have your feet nibbled in the fish spa. As you can imagine, the park is also home to a whole host of marine animals for you to ogle at, including penguins, sharks and stingrays. There is also an incredible vibrant light show where the lights are encased in large jelly-like sculptures and a nightly symphony performance in which water-fountains, high-tech lights and music are used to create stories about creatures from the deep.

Some other great options

If you’re in Singapore you must check out Universal Studios in Sentosa Resorts World on Sentosa Island. This Hollywood movie themed amusement park has vast rides, cinematic experiences, 3D experiences and recreated iconic streets that seem as though they’ve dropped straight out of New York and LA.

All of these water slide rides and child-friendly activities are great for a fun family day out but what if you’re a thrill seeker looking for theme parks with the biggest exhilaration. Although Japan is not actually in Southeast Asia, we could not help but to mention that it is home to two of the world’s ten tallest roller coasters both tall enough to satisfy any adrenaline junkie’s fix:

– Steel Dragon 2000 in Nagashima Spa Land stands at an incredible 318 ft.

– Thunder Dolphin in Tokyo Dome City Attractions stands at 262 ft.

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Full of Adventure, 2015

2015 was indeed full of blast and adventure. I had such a great year that teach me lesson and I can surely bring it to the rest of my life. I had failures, a lot of failures but it give me more and more appreciation of the meaning of life. What can 2016 bring me?

The first photo is my first time experience of modeling. It was indeed a great achievement because my ultimate dream before was to be a model. My friend, Jessa, is a coach of Eleganza Modelos, a modeling agency in Manila where a real professional models started and she invited me if I want to be a model.. Guess what? No doubts that I said yes. Haha. The shirt I've wear is Eleganza's shirt, heels is my first ever 5 inch heels, short is from my friend, accessories and curly hair was made by some make up artists in the said event.

Second photo was taken in the same place where I first ramp. The earing are so heavy that I don't even know if I can take it through the event. During that time, the dancers are busy in the stage, dancing like a pro dancer and I was just there, posing like a pro model taking pictures and of course the photographer was kuya Em Pogi, I started to know him when I had joined NEJMA (New Era Junior Marketing Association). It was a great experience, to be a model once in my lifetime. But honestly, I want to continue it if I had finished studies and you know, chillin' like a real model. Someday, I wanna be a Ms. Universe. :)

Third photo was taken in Gerry's Jeepney. It was a road trip day with my best friends, Anavie and Selina and Kuya Bucks where we went to three different places, first is there Gerry's Jeepney in Maginhawa Street near University of the Philippines. Second is in Pinoy Big Brother House located in Quezon City. It is the famous home in the Philippines because of its real to life show. And lastly, in the Cape Lupe in Antipolo City, I thought it was a coffee house but then I was so amazed when I discovered that it was a bar. It was my first time to enter that kind of bar, though it was a bit too early. The ambience is so good, the view is perfect that I can see the rest of Quezon City. We end up going home with a raindrop falling but it was really a great experience.

Fourth photo was taken in Toyota Vios Cup happened in Mall of Asia, Pasay City. It was my first time to go in a car racing event with my Ninong Dexz, he invited me to go there because he had no companion that time. It was a pleasure and my privilege to attend that kind of event as I have love cars, I'm more love it when I see those artist racers and the super & sports cars and I really really really love it that I want to bring it home but then it wasn't mine. But I'm definitely sure, I will have those cars someday. In time. :)

Fifth photo was taken in Tagaytay City. It was one of my wish list  birthday celebration! Together with my bestfriends, Anna, Anavie, Selina and Joyce (Selina's sister). We're just wandering there and it really feels good if you knew that your friends are enjoying the ambience. I love sharing happiness and what I've got. It feels so good. If I'm not mistaken, the horse I've riding was about 3-6 years old. The first time experience of riding horse was a little bit nervous but when it takes so long, it will make you feel comfy like you don't want to go home anymore and stay with that horse. Kidding in a side. :) First time experience was a blast! :)

Sixth photo was taken in Bicol, my first time escapade without my family but with my bestfriend, Selina. It was such a nice experience but a little bit sad because Anavie and Anna wasn't allowed by their parents. So we both enjoy our four days in Bicol and two days in Lucena City. First day is we go to a Hot Spring Resort with her family, it was again my first time in hot spring pool fresh from the hills within that resort, it was so relaxing, I want to bring there my mom and dad and bro.  Second day was in Mayon Volcano and it was there in the photo where we tried the ATV experience, exploring the area around Mayon Volcano and it is such a nice experience!! After that, we meet up Selina's friends in high school and I was like there quite like a foofoo. Third day was unproductive day and became productive because I help Selina's Mom cook miryenda. Fourth day, we go to Lucena City where Selina's brother destined. We made "Linupak", a combination of banana, sugar and condensed milk. It was a nice experience.

Seventh photo was in Cavite. It was a three day vacation with my friends, Anavie, Mally, Reziel and Selinna. I was happy that time because I learned how to drive E-Bike also a scooter. We've a night swimming and the epic thing is that we go to three different pools and the two others are closed because it was All Saints Day but luckily, the last one is open. I had so much fun with them.

Eight and second to the last photo was taken in Vikings, SM North. It was my super extended birthday celebration, everything was celebrated in the late September and so it happened that two months after my birthday, we're just celebrating like a real nigga. Hahaha. I am with kuya Bucks. It was my first time to try Japanese food and it was like ewwww. I don't want fresh foods but then, let me see if I can take  the next time I taste it. :) The ambience, it was a bit high-end and the different dishes will let you feel that you're in the other country. Everything was well organized. First time experience to try buffet.

Lastly, the photo was taken in Solaire Resort and Casino by my friend, Mally. It was quite amazing! The ambience is surrounded by the high-end people and I really appreciate the architecture within that area. It was so much well built and I want to have that!! Since our Feasibility Study is Events Place, this is my opportunity to explore this kind of things. I want to have a business like Solaire Resort and Casino and I will surely have it in time.

I am so excited of what will 2016 bring in me. Despite of my failures in the first six months of the year, it was all recovered by surprises things. I appreciate everything that was happened in me in the year 2-0-1-5. The lessons I've learnt had bring me to the next level of life, the first time experienced I've been through was added to my unforgettable memories in life. I'm looking forward more in life! I am grateful to have the people surrounded in me right now, they are blessings.

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6 of the Best Things to Do in Innsbruck

Famous for its picturesque Old Town, Innsbruck is also popular for its skiing facilities and great Christmas markets. We were fortunate to visit recently and are sharing some of the top things to do in Innsbruck.

Firstly though, do you know how the town got its name? Bruck means bridge and Inn is the river that flows through the town so Innsbruck is the bridge over the Inn. The town is the capital of the Tyrol region and surrounded by the Nordkette mountain range. With 30,000 students and a population of 130,000, it’s surprisingly vibrant. It’s also a good base from which to explore the countryside as well as other Austrian towns and villages such as Kitzbuhel.

Things to Do in Innsbruck – Altstadt

Perhaps the most famous attraction is the Golden Roof or Goldenes Dachl in Innsbruck Altstadt. This magnificent structure dates from around 1500 AD and was added on to the exiting building by the emperor Maximilian I. He wanted to put paid to rumours about the empire’s financial difficulties and this roof certainly looks impressive. The 2,657 tiles fire-gilded copper tiles gleam in the sunshine all these years later.

A few minutes away, there’s a wonderful panoramic view over the town and the mountains from the City Tower which dates from 1450. Brace yourself to walk up the 148 steps, although the 31 metre climb isn’t actually that strenuous. In no time at all you’ll be admiring the views…Head back down and towards the river to get a closer look at these colourful houses.

Hofkirche

Hofkirche Court Church is a great surprise. It houses the cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian I, but the real draw are the 28 larger than life figures carved in bronze that line the church nave.

Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump

Innsbruck is the only town apart from London to have played host to the Olympic Games three times, in 1964, 1976 and 2012. Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump is over 47 metres high and as you can see, the views from here are phenomenal. It was designed by world-famous architect, Zaha Hadid. There’s a walkway and a roof-top restaurant and bar where you can admire the scenery.

She also designed the Nordkettenbahn cable car station, which takes you up 2000 metres to Hungerburg and Seegrube in 20 minutes. It’s not just used by tourists, as some locals use it for their daily commute. At the top, For dinner with a view, Seegrube restaurant is the perfect choice.

Schloss Ambras

Schloss Ambras is the oldest museum in the world! This medieval fortress was transformed into a Renaissance castle by Archduke Ferdinand II for his wife, Philippine Welser. Inside, there are some truly unique pieces in the collection as the Archduke was fascinated by oddities and created The Chambers of Art and Curiosities, with objects from far away lands as well as portraits of people such as the Hirstute Man, an extremely hairy man who married a beautiful woman. Schloss Ambras is situated slightly outside of the town centre but is one of our favourite things to do in Innsbruck.

The Spanish Hall definitely has the wow factor. Constructed from 1570-1572, it played host to balls and contains 27 portraits of Tirolean rulers.

Swarovski Kristallwelten Wattens

Over 13 million visitors have come to this unique attraction. Swarovski Kristallwelten is a 20 minute drive from the centre of Innsbruck and a must-see. There’s a stunning museum, a huge shop and a good restaurant, Daniels as well as a play-tower and outdoor play area. My favourite feature though is the Crystal Cloud, with 800,000 hand-mounted Swarovski crystals set above a black mirror pool.

Europe’s Most Exciting Flight

If you’re looking for a unique Innsbruck experience, how about the first no doors heli ride in Europe! It’s run by MySnapAir, who are one of the very few European operators to have a licence to fly without doors. They do a detailed safety check, you must bring photo identification and no loose elements are allowed. Photo equipment must be attached by a strap, selfie sticks are not permitted and you can’t change camera lenses during the flight. A minimum of four people are required and there’s a maximum of five per flight. For ladies with long hair, don’t forget a hairband as my hair was blowing around in the strong wind! It’s worth it for the chance to sit on the edge, with your legs dangling over whilst you take a #shoeselfie ;-). We flew over the spectacular Stubaital Valley, over the Bergisel ski jump and above the Nordkette mountain range on our journey of a lifetime.

Innsbruck Card

If you’re planning to see several museums, then the Innsbruck Card is a good purchase. It costs €39 for 24 hours, €48 for 48 hours and €55 for 72 hours. Most of the major attractions in Innsbruck and nearby are included, such as Schloss Ambras, Hofkirche, Swarovski Kristallwelten and Bergisel Ski Jump Stadium. We used it to visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace which has some impressive interiors including a ceremonial hall. Just be aware that you can’t take photos inside.

Best Restaurants in Innsbruck

One of the best places to eat in Innsbruck is a sister establishment of the famous Hotel Sacher in Salzburg and Vienna. With a cosy wooden decor, it serves up local specialities, including the iconic Sachertorte. This chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing was invented by Franz Sacher for Prince Wenzel von Metternich.

In addition to its many medieval buildings, Innsbruck has some modern shopping maĺls. Lichtblick restaurant and bar is located at the top of the stylish Rathausgalerien mall. It’s a fine dining restaurant with fantastic 360° views from its bar and dining room.

How to Get to Innsbruck

There are regular flights to Innsbruck from many international airports including Frankfurt and London. We travelled with Austrian Airlines and the flight was comfortable and quick, with friendly flight attendants.

Where to Stay in Innsbruck

Austria Trend Hotel Congress Innsbruck is a contemporary four star hotel, conveniently located in the Saggen district. It’s a ten minute walk from the old town and surrounded by the Tyrolean Alps. There are 106 comfortable rooms and 2 suites, all with free WiFi, laptop safes with power plugs inside and a stylish restaurant. The amenities include a spa with sauna and steam room, as well as a gym with direct access to the hotel’s charming outdoor terrace.

We hope we’ve inspired you to visit Innsbruck and the surrounding area. Which Innsbruck attraction takes your fancy the most?

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