Macau Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
10 things YOU need to know before you go to Macau. A comprehensive travel guide to bring you up to speed on the Language, Food, Casinos, and more! First, some basic knowledge on Macau: Macau was a Colony of Portugal from 1557-1999, and now it’s a Special Administrative Region of China just like Hong Kong. Macau is small -- 30 sq km, or 11 sq miles. 640,000 people live there. In 2017 Macau had 30 million visitors… lots of people for such a tiny place. 64km (40 miles) west of Hong Kong. A great day trip from Hong Kong, but easily worth 2 nights
Macau is best known as a gambling and shopping mecca, but it also has a really neat historic portuguese center
Macau is the only place in China where you can gamble legally. It generates more revenue from gambling than anywhere else on the earth including more than about seven times the revenue generated by “The Strip” in La Vegas
4 main parts…
the main part of Macau with the historic Portuguese core. This is called the Macau Peninsula
Taipa
Cotai Strip
Colane
2. Getting In
Ferry from Hong Kong
Takes 40-60 Minutes
2 different operators
Turbojet: The Red One
Cotai Water Jet: The Blue One
4 Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong
2 Ferry Terminals in Macau -
If you’re going to the Cotai Strip, most convenient to take Cotai Water Jet
Going to the Historic Portuguese section, take Turbojet
Macau does have it’s own airport, but not many flights
There’s a new bridge from HKG to Macau, you can take a bus on it
Or cross the border by land from China.
4. Unlucky
This number omitted because it’s unlucky. 4 in Chinese sounds like the word for “Death.” Most buildings typically omit this floor.
5. Getting Around
Free Shuttle Service
Macau’s hotels offer free shuttle service from the airport, ferry terminals, and border gates.
· The Venetian Macao Free Shuttle Schedule
· The Parisian Macao Free Shuttle Schedule
· Sands Cotai Central Free Shuttle Schedule
Bus
Public buses operate frequently throughout Macau, Taipa, and Coloane. Buses have onboard stop notifications in Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese and English.
· Price: Within Macau or Taipa: MOP3.2, Macau-Taipa: MOP4.2, Macau-Coloane: MOP5, Airport service: MOP4.2.
Taxi
Macau’s taxis come in two color schemes: one is yellow, the other is black and cream. Both color taxis charge the same fees. Taxis stands are located near hotel lobbies.
Tips:
·Base price (first 1.6 km): MOP17, additional MOP2 for each 260 m afterwards.
Extra fees: Taxi waiting fee is MOP2 for every minute. Taxis have a MOP3 luggage storing fee. There is a MOP2 fee from Taipa to Coloane, and a MOP5 fee from Macau to Coloane. There is an MOP5 fee for taxi trips to and from the airport.
Uber operates in Macau
6. Money
Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Most shops and restaurants will accept HKG to pay, with a 1:1 exchange rate to MOP
The exchange rate is fixed at HK$1 = MOP$1.03
But you’ll typically get change back in MOP
7. Language
Portuguese (but its own dialect)
And Chinese (Cantonese)
A little less english than Hong Kong, but enough to get by
8. Shopping
In every hotel on the Cotai Strip
9. The rest of Macau outside the Casinos and Historic Districts
10. Food:
Macanese cuisine’ is a mix of southern Chinese and Portuguese ingredients and cooking techniques. With a history dating back over 400 years, the cuisine is often regarded as the world’s first fusion cuisine.
Egg Tart that is so popular in Dim Sum restaurants originated here.. Lord Stows cafe is the original located in Taipa. Most convenient location is the one in the Venetian
Bifanas - Thin breaded pork Sandwich
Really good high end Chinese food cheaper than Hong Kong. The Wynn hotel has some really good options.
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10 Common Scams to Avoid || CHINA TRAVEL TIPS
In this episode of China Travel Tips, I'm covering an unpleasant but necessary topic: Common Scams in China.
If you're traveling to China for the first time or planning to visit soon, you may encounter some of these or NONE at all. I'm a firm believer that having awareness and knowledge is the best tool to avoid getting into unpleasant situations.
Don't deter from my intention of spreading awareness as a warning of any sort. China is an amazing place to visit and I've always felt safe there. Happy and safe travels guys:)
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Worst Places for Americans to Visit Around The World
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Whether they pose a threat to travelers’ safety, or may cause detrimental harm to one’s physical health, here is our list of the 10 worst places for Americans to visit around the world.
1. Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of State advises Americans to exercise extreme caution when visiting Saudi Arabia, due to, in part, the increased amount of armed conflict. One place in particular, Edge of the World in Riyadh, was once an insanely popular tourist destination. But, maybe, it's better to stay away.
2. El Salvador
Amazing views, delicious cuisine and impressive ruins will have to wait due to the increase in violence. One day, Americans may finally get the green light to make the trek to El Salvador again.
3. Somalia
The U.S. Department of State even suggests those who ignore their warning to draft their last will and testament before heading out to this East African country. The country’s prime minister has dreams of a brighter future, and our fingers are crossed, too, cause it's an amazing place.
4. Honduras
Americans might want to think twice about traveling to Honduras, especially since the lack of police and increased incidents of crime. Hopefully it will change soon, cause there's so much to see about Maya history.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo
It's not a good place because of the problems with the Ebola and armed conflict. But it's a very different place full of beautiful mountains, volcanoes and the Lake Kivu.
6. Bangkok, Thailand
This county is quite the opposite, it's not a good place because of us, the tourists. It's so crowded that we're starting to affect negatively the country. So, maybe, it's better it give it a time.
7. Afghanistan
Recent wars, Communist coups, and attacks make it a really bad place to visit. Hopefully, one day we'll be able to see the stunning Hindu Kush mountains and breathtaking lakes.
8. North Korea
It isn’t entirely impossible to visit North Korea, and the U.S. Department of State advises its citizens that traveling to the East Asian country could result in arrest and long-term detention by the hands of North Korea’s government officials.
9. Mount Everest
Mountain trekkers have to come up with the estimated $40,000 to be guided up the mountain by a local Nepali operator, and there are physical dangers for climbing to the peak, as well, including frostbite and hypothermia from the freezing temperatures. So... a bit risky.
10. Beijing, China
This is the worst place to visit because of the serious air pollution. They have made smog a huge problem in the city, resulting in the government to implement emergency measures to help alleviate the problem. You should wait until they fix it.
Which one do you think is the worst place to visit?
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10 Ways JAPAN is 10 Years Ahead of the World
DID YOU KNOW Japan has bullet trains that can travel 320 km/hour? Or superior toilet seats that can heat up your butt, clean it spotless, and check your blood pressure? Or interactive robots that can serve you lunch, analyze your facial expressions and be your customer service agent in phone stores?
I just finished my 6th visit to Japan, and every time I leave this country, I have a hard time comprehending what I just experienced.
In this video, I take you around Tokyo and show you 10 ways that Japan is 10 years ahead of the world.
Anyone else agree with me?
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Top 10 Places You HAVE to Visit Before You Die
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Grab your passport, because we’re going on the trip of a lifetime. Welcome to MsMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Places You HAVE to Visit Before You Die.
For this list, we searched the globe for the absolute musts to put on your travel bucket list.
10: Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
9: The Parthenon (Greece)
8: The Louvre (France)
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49 Of The Most Beautiful Places In The World | The Ultimate List
Everything from pink lakes to ancient temples made INSIDER's list of some of the most beautiful places to visit worldwide. Which destinations will you add to your bucket list?
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Antelope Canyon Arizona, US
Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Bolivia
Coldest city in the world Oymyakon, Russia
Moeraki Boulders Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
Cappadocia Central Turkey
Kawasan Falls Badian, Philippines
Tulip Fields Lisse, Netherlands
Natural Pools of Millpu Ayacucho, Peru
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Wulingyuan, China
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park Barreirinhas, Brazil
Giant's Causeway Northern Ireland
Benagil Sea Cave Algarve, Portugal
Kampung Pelangi or Rainbow Village Semarang, Indonesia
Ashikaga Flower Park Ashikaga, Japan
Figure 8 Pools New South Wales, Australia
Blue Grotto Capri, Italy
Golden Bridge Da Nang, Vietnam
Cascate del Mulino Saturnia, Italy
Great Blue Hole Belize City, Belize
Petra, Jordan
Navagio or Shipwreck Beach Zakynthos, Greece
Blue Lagoon Grindavík, Iceland
Batu Caves Selangor, Malaysia
Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambodia
Panna Meena Ka Kund Amer, India
Termas Geometricas Panguipulli, Chile
Jellyfish Lake Eil Malk island, Palau
Devil's Den Spring Florida, US
Las Salinas Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Moraine Lake Alberta, Canada
Kinderdijk Molenwaard, Netherlands
Devil's Pool Victoria Falls, Zambia
Double Decker Living Root Bridge Cherrapunjee, India
Pamukkale Hot Springs Southwestern Turkey
Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain Andes in Peru
Lake Kaindy Kazakhstan
Tea Fields Ella, Sri Lanka
Havasupai Arizona, US
Gelmer Valley Bern, Switzerland
Dunn's River Falls Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ha Long Bay Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam
Rakotzbrücke Devil's Bridge Gablenz, Germany
Aurora Borealis Observatory Senja, Norway
Diyaluma Falls Koslanda, Sri Lanka
Vatnajökull Glacier Vatnajökull National park, Iceland
Blue City Chefchaouen, Morocco
Maldives
Las Coloradas Yucatan, Mexico
Fiordo di Furore Salerno, Italy
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Top 10 Best Countries To Live In The World In 2019
Happiness is the key in deciding the best countries and Happiness is always a choice that any one can make.
Regardless of where you are and what you are going through, you can still choose to be happy, you can still choose to smile.
Keep recalling the quote, Accept what you can’t change and change what you can’t accept and make sure you are happy at the end of the day.
Here are top 10 best countries to live in the world in 2019.
If your country's in the list, you are lucky indeed.
1. Switzerland. (best for business)
2. Japan. (best for entrepreneurship)
3. Canada. (best for quality of life)
4. Germany.
5. The United Kingdom.
6. Sweden. (best country to raise kids)
7. Australia.
8. Norway. (best for citizenship)
9. The United States.
10. New Zealand.
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Top 7 Countries in Asia!
Asia has been my home since 2013, when I moved to South Korea to teach English. Over the last 5 years, I've lived in Vietnam, the Philippines and currently Thailand -- and I've been to almost every country on the beautiful continent of Asia.
Each culture in Asia is very unique -- from religions to traditions, nature, history, cuisines and rituals -- and it provides endless opportunities to learn and discover. But above anything else, THE PEOPLE of Asia are the most hospitable and welcoming as they come.
Admittedly, it has been very hard to choose only 7 of my favorite Asian countries to feature in this video (because I truly love every place for a different reason) -- but when it all comes down to it, these would be my 7 favorite countries on this amazing place called Asia!
THE PHILIPPINES SOUTH KOREA, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, NEPAL, INDONESIA, JAPAN
What would be your top 7 in Asia? Why? Please comment below and let's get the discussion started!
PS - I kept this video limited to East/South/Southeast Asian countries. While the Middle East and West/Central Asia are technically Asian countries, I consider them very culturally different. Iran and Tajikstan would be on this list if it was all of Asia!
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10 Best Places to Travel Alone.
Are you one of those people who has been itching to travel, but doesn’t want to have to deal with working around someone else’s schedule? Have you ever considered just traveling somewhere on your own?
While it might be fun to go on an epic adventure with a few good friends or a close loved one, sometimes what you really need when you are planning a trip is to get away from everything. Everything, including people you know. It’s healthy. Some might even say it’s necessary.
Everyone should go on a trip alone at least once in their life. Traveling can change your life, and sometimes major transformations require a little more alone time. Check out these 10 best places to travel alone and start thinking about when you can plan your solitary vacation.
1: Austria
2: Portugal
3: New Zealand
4: Canada
5: Bali
6: Norway
7: Spain
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9: Chile
10: Costa Rica
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Learn Simple Chinese for Travel [China Travel Guide Series]
If you've ever wanted to give a try at learning Mandarin Chinese or if you just want to pick up a couple of Chinese phrases for traveling, then enjoy this video! This Chinese lesson should be fairly simple and perfect for beginners.
Until next time, happy travels.
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