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AUCKLAND: TOURISM NEW ZEALAND<br />
Bike along Tamaki Drive<br />
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND<br />
Pierre Haddad<br />
Celebrity stylist/<br />
owner of Hilton Hotel<br />
Salon, Pierre Haddad<br />
BEST BREAKFAST: Mollies in<br />
St Mary’s Bay is serene and<br />
picturesque offering the best views<br />
and the most gorgeous breakfast<br />
menu. Defi nitely worth a visit.<br />
BEST BUY FOR UNDER<br />
AU$50: Watch a rugby<br />
union match.<br />
INSIDER’S TIP: Auckland<br />
sprawls over a narrow<br />
isthmus between the sparkling<br />
waters of the Waitemata and<br />
Manukau Harbours. A cloak of<br />
rainforest covers the surrounding<br />
hills, dozens of dormant volcanic<br />
cones dot the landscape and<br />
enchanting holiday islands are<br />
scattered throughout the vast<br />
Hauraki Gulf. They are all accessible<br />
for exploring.<br />
MUST-EATS: You must try<br />
hangi which is the Maori<br />
method of cooking in the ground<br />
with hot stones. Try lamb, chicken,<br />
pork or fi sh with vegetables such as<br />
potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin<br />
and corn.<br />
AUCKLAND<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 20 km<br />
from Auckland<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is<br />
around 45 mins<br />
by car<br />
Taxi From NZ$60<br />
(S$59)<br />
Shuttle bus NZ$30<br />
(S$30), taking 45–60<br />
mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Jafa cabs This<br />
is a bicycle with<br />
bench seats for<br />
two. It is free if<br />
you board it within<br />
the Auckland central<br />
business district.<br />
2. Ferry Fullers<br />
Ferries offer<br />
regular services to<br />
Waiheke Island from<br />
downtown Auckland.<br />
Binondo Church<br />
MANILA PHILIPPINES<br />
INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<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. You’ll<br />
be hard pressed to tell the women<br />
from the drag queens.<br />
INSIDER’S TIP: If you’re<br />
greeted with a ‘Good<br />
morning, maamsir!’, do not be<br />
confused. The term is actually a<br />
combination of the two words<br />
‘ma’am’ and ‘sir’ and somehow came<br />
into everyday use. Also, say<br />
‘salamat’ — it means thank you<br />
in Filipino.<br />
LOCAL DELICACY: Halo-halo.<br />
Literally translated as<br />
mix-mix, this is a colourful<br />
combination of crushed ice, fl an,<br />
sweet beans, candied fruit and milk.<br />
Try the versions at Chow-King (a fast<br />
food joint), Razon’s (which<br />
specialises in ‘beige’ recipes), and<br />
The Peninsula Hotel. Especially<br />
great on a hot day!<br />
MANILA<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 7 km from<br />
Ninoy Aquino<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time CBD is<br />
around 30 mins by car<br />
Taxi Approx PHP450<br />
(S$13.30). Prepaid taxis<br />
are available inside the<br />
airport terminal and<br />
save you the hassle of<br />
haggling<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taxi You can usually<br />
fl ag 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 take<br />
you anywhere along<br />
their route.<br />
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