http://about-ruth.com/2006/05/02/rhon/ filipina. wahm. scientist-on-hold. trailing spouse. philippines. deutschland. singapore. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:46:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://about-ruth.com/2006/05/02/rhon/#comment-60695 transposable element » Blog Archive » booking travels online Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:26:18 +0000 http://about-ruth.com/?p=298#comment-60695 [...] bang asked whether i planned to get a travel agent for our bohol trip. i did consider the idea, yes, in the off-chance that they might offer cheaper local rates, but frankly, i can’t remember the last time i’ve been to a travel office. i used to book my flights from frankfurt to manila by phone from a travel agent who offered balikbayan fares that allowed up to 35 kg luggage allowance, but even that has been at least 2 years ago. our more recent travels, however, are all made online, be it flights, hotels, or holiday packages. my last two fra-mnl flights, our mallorca holiday package, our weekend trips to playmobil park and rhön, air tickets to malta, egypt, rome, portugal, singapore, and even train tickets here and there. heck, give me a well-padded credit line and i can even book a luxury royal caribbean cruise if i so wanted! [...] [...] bang asked whether i planned to get a travel agent for our bohol trip. i did consider the idea, yes, in the off-chance that they might offer cheaper local rates, but frankly, i can’t remember the last time i’ve been to a travel office. i used to book my flights from frankfurt to manila by phone from a travel agent who offered balikbayan fares that allowed up to 35 kg luggage allowance, but even that has been at least 2 years ago. our more recent travels, however, are all made online, be it flights, hotels, or holiday packages. my last two fra-mnl flights, our mallorca holiday package, our weekend trips to playmobil park and rhön, air tickets to malta, egypt, rome, portugal, singapore, and even train tickets here and there. heck, give me a well-padded credit line and i can even book a luxury royal caribbean cruise if i so wanted! [...]

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