Cyprus (Nicosia and Ayia Napa) and Bahrain week-end adventure
September 21 to 22, 2018
Schengen 3rd Week-end Solo Trip: Monaco, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
My 1st 2018 Schengen visa week-end only adventure following the Summer Trip with my mother focusing in Spain, 63rd solo backpacking trip, quest to visit all the countries in the world, total of 81 countries visited so far (total of 38 in Europe) and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. The idea of maximizing the Spain Embassy-issued Schengen Visa (Aug. 2018) validity got started when I remember that all of the Southern Europe countries which are not part of the European Union can be visited by using a valid Schengen Visa. Last 2015, I visited Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria. I still have 4 consecutive week-ends before my 2018 Schengen Visa validity expires to fulfill my quest on completing the possible visits in European countries.
September 21 to 22, 2018
Schengen 3rd Week-end Solo Trip: Monaco, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
My 1st 2018 Schengen visa week-end only adventure following the Summer Trip with my mother focusing in Spain, 63rd solo backpacking trip, quest to visit all the countries in the world, total of 81 countries visited so far (total of 38 in Europe) and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. The idea of maximizing the Spain Embassy-issued Schengen Visa (Aug. 2018) validity got started when I remember that all of the Southern Europe countries which are not part of the European Union can be visited by using a valid Schengen Visa. Last 2015, I visited Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria. I still have 4 consecutive week-ends before my 2018 Schengen Visa validity expires to fulfill my quest on completing the possible visits in European countries.
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
timezone - UTC +0200H capital - Nicosia language - Greek currency - Euro (EUR)
visa - Valid Schengen Visa (Philippine passport holders need to apply first before travel)
timezone - UTC +0200H capital - Nicosia language - Greek currency - Euro (EUR)
visa - Valid Schengen Visa (Philippine passport holders need to apply first before travel)
Holders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States, are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a time period that does not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/All/3F7BBB003BF48930C2258022003F96AB?OpenDocument
1. The island is divided into two, and the Cypriot Turks live to the north, the Greek Cypriots to the south.
2. Nicosia is the only divided capital city in the world. It has a northern (Turkish) section and a southern (Greek) section.
3. Legend has it that the Greek goddess of love–Aphrodite–was born in Cyprus. The country is also known as the playground of the Gods.
4. The world’s oldest wine label belongs to Cyprus. “Commandaria” is recognized as the world’s oldest named wine dating back 5000 years.
BAHRAIN
timezone - UTC +0300H capital - Manama language - Arabic currency - Dinar (BHD)
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BAHRAIN
1. Bahrain is an island nation that derives its name from Arabic as “TwoSeas”
2. Bahrain is the smallest among the Arabian countries.
3. Bahrain is believed to be the biblical place of the Garden of Eden.
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
2 DAYS WEEK-END SUMMER TRIP IN CYPRUS AND BAHRAIN PREPARATION AND ITINERARY (SEPTEMBER 2018)
Preparation:
Bahrain E-visa - 297 AED (29 BHD)
Flight tickets for Abu Dhabi to Larnaca roundtrip - 742 AED
Flight tickets for Abu Dhabi to Larnaca roundtrip - 742 AED
Xanthis Xenierou Inn 1N 150 AED (35 Euro)
Total: 1,189 AED
Day 1: September 21, 2018 Friday
0730H ETD Abu Dhabi
0735H ETA Bahrain
0905H ETD Bahrain
1245H ETA Cyprus; Kapnos Shuttle 8
1415H ETA Nicosia; bus #160 1.5
1515H ETA Walled City; Tony the Place to Stay Hostel 35
Walled City walk tour / TRNC short tour; Burger King / refreshments 12.5; Souvenirs 27
Total: 84 EUR
Day 2: September 22, 2018 Saturday
0700H Check-out Hostel
0800H ETD Nicosia; bus fare 5
0930H ETA Ayia Napa; short walk tour
1110H ETD Ayia Napa; airport shuttle 8
1150H ETA Larnaca Airport; lunch 5
1320H ETD Cyprus
1635H ETA Bahrain; bus A1 0.3; Sacred Heart Church; pinoy dinner 2.5; Bab Al-Bahrain; Souvenirs 3
Al Fateh Grand Mosque bus #41 0.3; Back to Mahama bus #41 0.3; Snacks 2.1; Back to Airport bus A1 0.3
0100H ETD Bahrain
Total: 18 EUR + 8.8 BHD
TOTAL: 102 EUR + 8.8 BHD (20.31 EUR) = 122.31 Eur (517.6 AED) + 1,189 AED = 1,706.6 AED ($463.75)
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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| Schengen 4th Week-end Solo Trip: Cyprus with Bahrain |
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