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How to Apply for a Schengen Visa (in Singapore)

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So you've decided to go to Europe. Congratulations! But because you are a citizen of a third world country, you need to apply for a visa.  But fret not! I will teach you the ways and means of applying for a Schengen Visa ( Although I am not a pro, but this is based on my experience on how I applied for one. )  First things first, when do you want to go? What countries do you want to go? Point 1:  Selecting the Visa Center It is important to take note of the countries to go because it would decide where you will apply.  The rule is that: You will apply the visa at the embassy of the member country where you will be staying the longest. If dates are the same, you will need to apply the visa at the embassy of the member country at point of entry.  For my case, I've decided that I would be going around Central Europe ( Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany ) and I chose to do my visa application at Vfsglobal - T...

Japan 2017 Day 1: Exploring Shinjuku

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Day 1 : Shinjuku Since we arrived by the airport limousine bus, it didn't take us that long to reach our hotel. We had to work our way to the passage between the main building and the annex. On the same floor, we had to work our way outside and see a small passage from the main building and links to annex building. Both have 2 different concierge, so you have to check-in at the building to where you are staying. We booked a double room. For a double room, the room is tad small. We had to re-arrange the room in such a way where we can fit 2 big luggage. The room did not have any closet. There was only 2 ports on the table ( So you really need those multiple USB plug to charge all your gadgets). The room is tiny at 16 square meters. Now off to shopping! There's an underground passage that links hotel to the nearest metro train station. To go to the One day street (underground passage), you again have to go to the main building and take the escalator down a floo...