The Lady in the Lab

As my first time travelling abroad, I had no idea about the procedure in the airport for international flights. I also had no idea what to expect in connecting flights. Before even purchasing my tickets, I did some research on the horrors of connecting flights and airport procedures. I have read and heard about losing checked-in baggage, being held at customs, and all other misfortunes. As for my first flight to Europe, I am relieved that these things did not happen to me. My flight went smoothly, my baggage was not lost, and I went through customs checks without any problems. NAIA procedure In international flights, it is advised that you arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight. As with any other airports, whether your flight is local or international, you and your baggage will go through scanners to make sure you do not carry any dangerous items. If you are wearing shoes with metallic parts, you will have to remove them and place them on a tr...

Most of the time, visa applications are done in embassies. For Schengen visa application, especially if you will be mainly staying in the Netherlands, Poland, or Latvia, your application will be processed by an application center. In the Philippines, Schengen visa application for these countries are outsourced to VFS Global (VFS stands for Visa Facilitation Services).  VFS Global application center is located in Makati city. Their full address is:  Ecoplaza Building, Mezzanine Floor Don Chino Roces Ave, Extension, Makati 1231 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines ●  Schedule an appointment Before going to VFS Global, you need to schedule an appointment online. You can visit the following link to schedule your appointment: https://row1.vfsglobal.com/GlobalAppointment/Account/RegisteredLogin ●  Prepare for the appointment When your appointment has been set, make sure to print out your appointment letter. This is emailed to you right after you ...