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international adventures<br />
Coronet Peak The city by night<br />
queenstown new zealand<br />
124<br />
Cesar Piotto<br />
Manager, Coronet<br />
Peak Snowsports<br />
Best PlaCe to Party<br />
with the gang: Start at<br />
Searle Lane by the fire with a<br />
gourmet pizza and then head out to<br />
explore Queenstown's laneways.<br />
You're bound to find somewhere for<br />
your gang.<br />
Must Buy (Money no<br />
oBjeCt!): A heli ski trip!<br />
Enjoy a few runs and then have<br />
lunch in the majestic Southern Alps.<br />
Must eats: Head into<br />
Yakitori for Japanese food<br />
and a sake bomb! Ask if you can<br />
wear the monkey hat for a complete<br />
experience! Halo for breakfast will<br />
cure anything the sake bar created.<br />
loCal deliCaCy: Eat<br />
Humble Pie, a little hole in<br />
the wall on Camp Street serving the<br />
best pies in Queenstown.<br />
Favourite loCal<br />
Festival: Winter Festival! It<br />
means ski season is on its way with<br />
plenty of other attractions like the<br />
dog derby and suitcase race. Also,<br />
check out the Thriller in Chiller.<br />
queenStown<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 7.5km from<br />
Queenstown<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is<br />
around 15 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx NZ$30<br />
(AU$23.40)<br />
Shuttle bus From<br />
NZ$10 (AU$7.80),<br />
taking about 20 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. The city circuit<br />
bus There are three<br />
routes covering major<br />
downtown attractions.<br />
2. Taxi Book online,<br />
over the phone or hail<br />
one from the roadside.<br />
3. Walking The town<br />
is compact, and most<br />
places can be easily<br />
accessible on foot if<br />
your accommodation<br />
is nearby.<br />
manila philippines<br />
tata Mapa<br />
Freelance writer,<br />
stylist and<br />
editorial trainer<br />
Best night out: Head to<br />
Club Mwah! and witness a<br />
tantalising entertainment<br />
extravaganza — think elaborate<br />
sets, fabulous costumes and<br />
standout performance quality.<br />
You'll be hard-pressed to tell the<br />
women from the drag queens!<br />
insider's tiP: If you're<br />
greeted at a fast food<br />
restaurant with a "good morning,<br />
maamsir!", don't be confused. The<br />
term is actually a combination of<br />
the two words "ma'am" and "sir"<br />
and somewhere along the way this<br />
somehow came into everyday use.<br />
Say "Salamat"— it means thank<br />
you in Filipino.<br />
survival tiP For<br />
tourists: Always carry<br />
small bills and loose change. It's<br />
likely that anyone from your cab<br />
driver to the girl at the check-out<br />
counter at the local supermarket<br />
will not be able to break a large bill<br />
(and you can waste quite a bit of<br />
time waiting for your change).<br />
Manila<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 7km from Ninoy<br />
Aquino International<br />
Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is<br />
around 30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx PHP150-<br />
200 (AU$3-4.60).<br />
Pre-booked taxis are<br />
available inside the<br />
airport terminal and<br />
save you the hassle<br />
of haggling.<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taxi You can usually<br />
flag one down at most<br />
malls. Be sure to<br />
always insist on using<br />
the meter. If the driver<br />
refuses, just say no<br />
politely and get out<br />
from the cab.<br />
2. Jeepney These<br />
lorries ply most major<br />
city roads, and can<br />
take you anywhere<br />
along their route.
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