TRAVEL PREPARATIONS

[yankee 0]

Balikbayan boxes are allowed but still subject to the 23kg limit. Books are allowed but they must be original. Photocopied books as well as burned copies of reviewers are not allowed.

my books are all originals so i guess wala akong problema dun jose rizal right? do they open it (the box) if they want to check if it's original or not? kasi if they do, might as well re-packed my things kasi i placed the books on the very bottom part of the box..what do you think?

about original books, if you receipts of bookstore, better bring it,so when they check it,you have proof..1 BBB and 1 suitacase is allowed but make sure na 23kilos..I just called my friend here..actually jan lng namn sa atin strict, pagdating mo dto sa US, dun mo na makukuha lugggage mo sa baggage claim at kung san dun ang sundo mo.un ang na-notice ko ha..im not sure sa iba..dun lng sila minsan strict kung anu mga documents or visa mo..

[Dakine 26]

Be sure and hand carry your St. Lukes Xrays as they normally take them at Honolulu. If they're in your baggage it's a time consuming pain in the butte to get them.

[Completely 3]

I will say Hawaii is a friendly airport for me.. I've been there once last year and noticed a lot of filipinos.. The only dilemma here is when you have a lot hand carry stuff. Try to limit your hand carry and put everything underneath the plane. As much as possible less stuff for handcarry especially if you have stop over in different place.. If the flight is direct okay lang but still, pumila ka ng maraming dala eh napakahirap.

Even you bring all your favorite shoes, hindi mo rin lahat magagamit yan lahat, as there are madness sale in the US sometimes, and I am sure hindi mo maiiwasan hindi bumili kasi mura lang naman. Less clothes also as madali lang naman maglaba at magpatuyo dahil automatic ang mga gamit doon. 1 hour lang tuyo na ang damit mo.

Make sure that for everything you have in mind, dont forget important documentation in your handcarry..

I have been travelling a lot, so lesson learned na to be practical and not overpack.

Congratiulations and goodluck.

Edited November 3, 2008 by Completely

[PingLocalHostess 1]

They arent gonna open your checked luggage unless theres a reason. Just declare it. You will be given a customs form for the gifts/presents on your way to your POE.

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Be sure and hand carry your St. Lukes Xrays as they normally take them at Honolulu. If they're in your baggage it's a time consuming pain in the butte to get them.

i dont have any xray from st. luke's coz they had it on a CD last time when i had my medical..

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Be sure and hand carry your St. Lukes Xrays as they normally take them at Honolulu. If they're in your baggage it's a time consuming pain in the butte to get them.

i dont have any xray from st. luke's coz they had it on a CD last time when i had my medical..

Theres no need, all info they need is IN the folder.

Edited November 3, 2008 by PingLocalHostess

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

I will say Hawaii is a friendly airport for me.. I've been there once last year and noticed a lot of filipinos.. The only dilemma here is when you have a lot hand carry stuff. Try to limit your hand carry and put everything underneath the plane. As much as possible less stuff for handcarry especially if you have stop over in different place.. If the flight is direct okay lang but still, pumila ka ng maraming dala eh napakahirap.

Even you bring all your favorite shoes, hindi mo rin lahat magagamit yan lahat, as there are madness sale in the US sometimes, and I am sure hindi mo maiiwasan hindi bumili kasi mura lang naman. Less clothes also as madali lang naman maglaba at magpatuyo dahil automatic ang mga gamit doon. 1 hour lang tuyo na ang damit mo.

Make sure that for everything you have in mind, dont forget important documentation in your handcarry..

I have been travelling a lot, so lesson learned na to be practical and not overpack.

Congratiulations and goodluck.

thank you 'completely'..

i didn't bring all of my shoes, i just brought 8 shoes, 5 sandals and 5 flip-flops..i'm NOT a kikay on other stuffs, shoes lang naman addiction ko. i have like more or less 70 pairs of shoes and 30 pairs or sandals and 15 flip-flops ..

pero yun nalang dinala ko, i had to give everything away..ang carry-on ko naman would only consist of my purse, jacket and visa packet..so basically i'm not overpacked!! yeheey! hehehehe..

thank you , thank you soooo much for the inputs..i really appreciate it!

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

about original books, if you receipts of bookstore, better bring it,so when they check it,you have proof..1 BBB and 1 suitacase is allowed but make sure na 23kilos..I just called my friend here..actually jan lng namn sa atin strict, pagdating mo dto sa US, dun mo na makukuha lugggage mo sa baggage claim at kung san dun ang sundo mo.un ang na-notice ko ha..im not sure sa iba..dun lng sila minsan strict kung anu mga documents or visa mo..

wala na akong receipts ng bookstore na pinagbilhan ko

paano yun..did any of you guys bring any book while traveling?? bakit when i traveled last time on tourist visa, they didn't mind me bring books (2 books nga lang)..i'm bringing with me around 5 large books (NCLEX reviewers)..what do you guys think i should do?

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Mail it.

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Mail it.

now i'm more confused..

i guess i'll just bring it with me, if they want me to leave it, then fine, i'll leave it..

but i ope they don't..hehehe..

bahala na, dadalhin ko nalang..

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Anything fake.... careful. Not just books. They check them but its random.

[AllRightsReserved 0]

about original books, if you receipts of bookstore, better bring it,so when they check it,you have proof..1 BBB and 1 suitacase is allowed but make sure na 23kilos..I just called my friend here..actually jan lng namn sa atin strict, pagdating mo dto sa US, dun mo na makukuha lugggage mo sa baggage claim at kung san dun ang sundo mo.un ang na-notice ko ha..im not sure sa iba..dun lng sila minsan strict kung anu mga documents or visa mo..

wala na akong receipts ng bookstore na pinagbilhan ko

paano yun..did any of you guys bring any book while traveling?? bakit when i traveled last time on tourist visa, they didn't mind me bring books (2 books nga lang)..i'm bringing with me around 5 large books (NCLEX reviewers)..what do you guys think i should do?

Hi MJ! am bringing about 2 big books and 3 small ones + original CD reviewers. I am leaving the burned CDs as I was warned already,LOL, all NCLEX reviewers too. But luckily they are all originals since they were sent to me from US. What am thinking is the 'Saunders'? I bought it here but published in US? isn't it there's an issue published in the Phils? Do u think this will be confiscated? I also have one local from Gapuz, do u think this is allowed? sayang naman if kukunin, iwan ko nlng sa cousin ko magagamit nya pa.

Yay! good luck sa exam.

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Hi MJ! am bringing about 2 big books and 3 small ones + original CD reviewers. I am leaving the burned CDs as I was warned already,LOL, all NCLEX reviewers too. But luckily they are all originals since they were sent to me from US. What am thinking is the 'Saunders'? I bought it here but published in US? isn't it there's an issue published in the Phils? Do u think this will be confiscated? I also have one local from Gapuz, do u think this is allowed? sayang naman if kukunin, iwan ko nlng sa cousin ko magagamit nya pa.

Yay! good luck sa exam.

i really have no idea on this, that's why i'm getting worried myself..the inputs are really different from each post, i'm thinking of leaving the PI published books and bringing the books from US (fedex by hubby from US)..that way, it's safer.

hmm..about the gapuz reviewers, i don't think it's wise if you bring them, i mean, i'm no expert but it's best to play safe right..

iwan mo nalang, i also called my cuz in LA and she said there are tons of books (newer versions pa) NCLEX sa library available locally so i really don't have to worry..

i guess i'm down to bring 3 books in my bbb and 1 book on my handcarry so i wont get bored with the long flight..

[AllRightsReserved 0]

Hi MJ! am bringing about 2 big books and 3 small ones + original CD reviewers. I am leaving the burned CDs as I was warned already,LOL, all NCLEX reviewers too. But luckily they are all originals since they were sent to me from US. What am thinking is the 'Saunders'? I bought it here but published in US? isn't it there's an issue published in the Phils? Do u think this will be confiscated? I also have one local from Gapuz, do u think this is allowed? sayang naman if kukunin, iwan ko nlng sa cousin ko magagamit nya pa.

Yay! good luck sa exam.

i really have no idea on this, that's why i'm getting worried myself..the inputs are really different from each post, i'm thinking of leaving the PI published books and bringing the books from US (fedex by hubby from US)..that way, it's safer.

hmm..about the gapuz reviewers, i don't think it's wise if you bring them, i mean, i'm no expert but it's best to play safe right..

iwan mo nalang, i also called my cuz in LA and she said there are tons of books (newer versions pa) NCLEX sa library available locally so i really don't have to worry..

i guess i'm down to bring 3 books in my bbb and 1 book on my handcarry so i wont get bored with the long flight..

u right, let me leave the Gapuz, this is only the ABC steps anyways. sis, u're bringing bbb? buti ka pa. I really want also so I can maximize but my tatay said it will be very difficult for us coz I have my 2 girls, so dapat roller luggages nlng.

hirap tlga mag choose,LOL. I am more of being a mom tlga, as much as possible bring everything so as not to spend as we arrive US..

Thanks for the infos...

[yankee 0]

i really have no idea on this, that's why i'm getting worried myself..the inputs are really different from each post, i'm thinking of leaving the PI published books and bringing the books from US (fedex by hubby from US)..that way, it's safer.

hmm..about the gapuz reviewers, i don't think it's wise if you bring them, i mean, i'm no expert but it's best to play safe right..

iwan mo nalang, i also called my cuz in LA and she said there are tons of books (newer versions pa) NCLEX sa library available locally so i really don't have to worry..

i guess i'm down to bring 3 books in my bbb and 1 book on my handcarry so i wont get bored with the long flight..

sa mga reviewers sila strict, so i guess iba ung book na dala mo noon or hindi pa sila strict dat time..better safe na lng, tama ung cousin mo na dto na lang at latest edition pa, i guess you just donate na lang yang books mo at dadami pa ang makikinabang at dahil sa kabaitan mo, you will pass the NCLEX for take 1, say mo???hala be a good samaritan, para meron ka extra gift kay Santa this Xmas..lol..

have you check the airlines about the plane they will use to LV, kasi if meron ka BBB , ikaw mismo carry to another gate sa Hawaii, but if suit case lng madali hilahin di ba..

grabe, few days to go at fly na beauty mo ..be safe and have a stress free day..