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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

FDCP Cine Lokal Presents: Sinag Maynila 2018


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In line with its program to support and empower local film festivals, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is partnering with Solar Entertainment Corporation to host Sinag Maynila 2018 films in its SM Cine Lokal theaters starting March 9, 2018 and hold the FDCP Film Talks @ Sinag Maynila.

Sinag Maynila boosts a powerful line up of feature films in competition which include Abonimation directed by Yam Laranas, Bomba directed by Ralston Jover, El Peste directed by Richard Somes, Melodrama/Random/Melbourne! directed by Matthew Victor Pastor and Tale of the Lost Boys directed by Joselito Altarejos. "Cine Lokal aims to be a venue for quality films to be made available to Filipino audience and by supporting Sinag Maynila, these creative and meaningful films will have a home and will be watched by not just film enthusiasts, but the general public", said FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Dino. 

Furthermore, Sinag Maynila will be featuring the FDCP Film Talks @ Sinag Maynila on  March 10, 2018 at SM North Edsa Cinema 3 at 1:00PM. This is a special panel discussion on the international journey of films from film festivals to distribution and will be free of charge. Registration starts at 12:30pm. The panel features Jeremy Segay, Korea and South East Asia Representative of Unifrance, Takeo Hisamatsu, Festival Director of Tokyo International Film Festival and our very own, globally recognized director, and co founder of Sinag Maynila, Brillante Mendoza.
















FDCP's strengthened partnerships with film festivals and organizations starting with Sinag Maynila is also in line with the celebration of the one hundred years of Philippine cinema. "This year and next year will be focused on celebrating this milestone. We believe that this is the time to come together to commemorate this legacy, learn from our film history, and also look forward to the next hundred years," added Chairperson Dino. 

Make sure to catch all Sinag Maynila films in all Cine Lokal theaters in Manila from March 9-15, 2018.
  
For more information, visit the Cine Lokal facebook page and other FDCP social media accounts.

Must-Visited Cities in France


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Are you going to travel to France? Then, you should make you list of cities to be visited during your first travel to France.

Paris
The first is, of course, Paris - the city of your dreams!

Maybe for all of us, Paris has remained the city where we want to go notwithstanding our preferences. And it's not strange because it's a fantastical city with its monuments, hotels, churches, fountains, bridges, and canals. First of all you, of course, should visit the Eiffel Tower, from which you'll be able to see all these sights from the other angle. People of any age and having different interests may find a lot of things to do in Paris. Maybe it would be especially interesting for you to see the French capital at night time. The streets are light up and bright. There is a lot of different clubs for any taste, any style. After you have danced swing, be-bop, and rock'n'roll, you may listen to the jazz concerts at Le Slow Club. One should also visit the Bal at Elysee Montmartre and Le Gala des Ringards at Le Divan du Monde, which are held every month.

If you like art or just everything beautiful and interesting you should visit such places as Le Marais, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges, Musee Picasso.You will be amazed by the contrast in styles when you walk from the Marais to Les Halles. Those who are interested in antiques will head for the Village Saint-Paul. If you want to go shopping or just roamed the city, visiting many interesting districts, the Jewish quarter is for you – there are shops and restaurants, cinemas, theatres, and museums.

The 20th century of Paris history is represented by the Picasso and Carnavalet collections. You may also visit such historical places as Place des Vosges one of the oldest royal squares in Paris. In the 17th century, it was the place where the elegant people and the Middle Classes met at Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, that was built between the 12th and 14th centuries, is also one of the well known masterpieces that should be seen. Afterwards one may have a rest at the Place des Vosges: the peace place amidst splendid architecture of France.

Paris is also one of the European capitals where you can find the greatest number of parks, woods, and gardens. Here are the main woods and gardens of France, and also the cemeteries like Pere Lachaise, which is the biggest park in the town. So be sure Paris is your first stop when you travel France.

And as there too much places to visit in Paris for one trip I’d recommend to write down some plan of must-visited points. Between that, if you have some problem with any kind of writing, then feel free to ask for help for free essay papers service.


Lyon
The next city you should surely visit is Lyon as place for active people

Lyon is the capital of the Rhone-Alpes region and the second largest city in France. You can get there from Paris by TGV for two hours. If you prefer traveling by air, there are flights also departing from Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport. There are two more airports 20km from Lyon, which serve for regional and low-cost flights.  If you want to travel France by car, there is a lot of road networks in Lyon joining several motorways: A6 (to Paris), A7 (to Marseille), A42 (to Geneve), A43 (Grenoble).

If you prefer winter kinds of sport, the mountains of Lyon offer vast snowfields. Experienced skiers, snowboarders, hikers on snowshoes as well as amateur alpinists will find there a great opportunity for activity in the surrounding mountains. You should know that the Olympic Games has been held in Rhone-Alpes three times. So you can imagine what a lot of wonderful facilities for sports activities have been built there, and they all are for you now.
You may have a rest with your family, friends or alone, may choose the guide who will show the resort in its amazing beauty. And there are a lot of things you should see: from marvelous views of the nature of this region to its traditional villages. Among, the most known for Alpine skiing are fewer Deux-Alpes, La Plagne, Megeve, Tignes, Val d’Isere, Courchevel and Chamonix-Mont Blanc.

If you want just to relax without doing any activity or sightseeing, Lyon can offer you some veritable oases of greenery places right in the center of the city. There are not only different parks, zoos which you can attend with your children, but also you can visit famous Grand Lyon Aquarium. Here people may see the various representatives of the sea world through the large Aquarium as if the animals are just beside them.


Bordeaux
Your third must visited city in France should be Bordeaux. It is well-known as the land of wine

If you travel France, you should visit Bordeaux. The city and all the territory around it are famous for the excellent wine and ancient buildings. You may get there by train if your main adventure in France is Paris. The length of the trip from the capital of France is about 3 hours. The first train from Paris is at 6:10 am, and the last return train is 7:51 pm. If the point of your destination is Bordeaux itself, the better way for you will be to go by plane. But you should notice that the airport is from 12km out of the city center.\

You should travel to Bordeaux and its suburbs, to admire its chateaus. In the very city, you can find the hotels, where you can book a room or just stay for a while, have a rest and a dinner. It will cost you from 16 to 70 euros, to eat in such places. There are also so-called saloons, which are the combination of a restaurant and bookshop, but where you can also buy wine. Wherever you go in Bordeaux district, you will always meet different services, providing you with excursions concerning wine production. Bordeaux is the place of France where the most expensive red and white wines are the maids. It may be interesting for you to visit the chateaus where these wines begin their existence and admire the majesty of these lands as well as being delighted with the ancient buildings of the chateaus.

The world's most expensive wines are distinguished by the areas where they appeared, there are five districts in Bordeaux: Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. Of course, while visiting these remarkable places, you'll be listening to the history of their foundation, watching excellent views of their nature, meet very warm welcoming people, and maybe you'll be happy to taste its precious wine. In any case, you'll admire this marvelous land, where you feel yourself like an ancient noble, visiting your lands.


Cannes
And the last city you have to add to must-visited in France is, of course, Cannes.
Cannes is famous as a luxurious city, with the yachts along the sea shore and expensive cars on the quay. When you appear in this city it's hard to realize that maybe you are in the paradise because it's such a magic place. The beautiful landscapes of its shores with the golden sand beaches, magnificent palaces and streets full of shops, providing a wide range of jewelry to choose. It must be point out that if you want to buy an expensive and exclusive item, such as the yacht or the Rolls-Royce, haute-couture cloth or, as we said before, different kinds of jewelry, you will find a great deal of shops on the Rue d'Antibes or Bvd de la Croisette, where your hotel in France may be located as well, and it doesn't take much time to visit all the boutiques and the shops along these streets.

Visiting Zone Pietonne - Walking Street you will find different groceries, that provide you with excellent food. Walking down these streets, you'll be able not only to make various purchases but also admire an amazing view, that is near you because this district is located along the beach. You may get to Cannes, or travel from there to the other parts of France, by bus. It's worth seeing the suburbs of this city, with its amazing apartments where the famous people live. There is a very good transport service, and the biggest bus station is very easy to see. It's located on the Place Bernard Cornut-Gentille, which is north-western part of the port.

If you travel France with your children, at the western part of La Croisette, you will find the shady park with the carousel just in front of the Palais des Festivals, where various types of performances are held regularly. There is the other park in the east end of La Croisette, the Jardin Alexandre III. This park, where you can find a great collection of flowers, situated near the Port Canto - the yacht harbor, where you will see a lot of different types of boats and may stay your one there as well.

Cannes is famous for the most prestigious hotels that located there and where live Hollywood stars, models and very rich people. The most well-known of them is the Carlton and the Martinez. They both have a reputation as the oldest and as the noblest, owing to their architecture. Noga Hilton is, on the contrary, the newest one, it was established in 1992. All these hotels are facing the Mediterranean.

Lamudi Honors PH Top Brokers


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Now on its second year, the Lamudi Broker Awards Night is an exclusive gathering recognizing the most influential real estate brokers in the industry

Lamudi Philippines, the country’s leading online property portal, will award the country’s top brokers on March 7, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The awards consist of seventeen categories divided into individual, company, and special awards. Lamudi shall be choosing who among its 5,000+ premier broker network will bag the coveted titles.

The individual and company awards consist of top brokers and brokerages, respectively, with the most inquiries generated and most viewed properties in the whole of 2017. For the individual awards, Lamudi will also acknowledge three brokers of the year—one each from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Meanwhile, the special accolades include the People’s Choice award for the best broker, as well as the Lamudi Broker Ambassador award or the broker with the most number of converted referrals. There are also loyalty awards for both broker and brokerage who have been trusting Lamudi since 2014.

The black tie event will also serve as an appreciation night for Lamudi’s partner brokers, who have been with the company since its early beginnings. “They have supported us for the past four years, and we have grown hand in hand with them. And this is one of the ways we are giving back,” shared Lamudi Managing Director and CEO Bhavna Suresh.

At the same time, there will also be networking opportunities as the movers and shakers of the real estate industry will be in attendance.

The Lamudi Broker Awards Night is one of the company’s first major events this year. It will also hold several Housing Fairs in Manila and Cebu, and an industry awards dubbed The Outlook in November.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

UPLABS Holds Annual National Biotechnology Summit 2018


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To continue its mission to raise awareness about biotechnology, the UP League of Agricultural Biotechnology Students (UPLABS), holds its annual National Biotechnology Summit (NBS), a four-day biotechnology awareness program, on March 5-9, 2018 at the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

This 2018, the National Biotechnology Summit, with the theme Turbulence: Treading the Water of Biotechnology, caters college students from different universities offering agriculture related courses to have the opportunity of strengthening their awareness and communication skills about the status of biotechnology in the country. The program will advance the delegates through different sets of activities such as seminars and workshops for better communication skills, community visit, and lab tours.

Seven universities all over the country, consisting of 25 delegates, participated in the program. To clearly introduce the delegates and their roles in the summit, at the same time, establish good relations among the participants, the event will start with two symposia, at the SEARCA Umali Auditorium, discussing “Biotechnology in the Context of the Philippines” and the “Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms”. Before the day ends, the delegates will present their case studies related to the issues on biotechnology in the Philippines.

Different laboratory tours and activities will be presented to the participants the next day, including: artificial insemination in the Animal Science Cluster; wine-making and kimchi making in the Food Science Cluster; and, tour and simple hands-on laboratory experiments facilitated by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) and the National Crop Protection Center (NCPC); to broaden the delegates’ knowledge on the various fields of agriculture.

The last day will cover the Biotech Communications Training, at the IRRI auditorium, which is expected to enhance the participants’ creative approach on tackling ideologies and perspectives about biotechnology, through series of talks and interactive lectures. This will then be followed by a Community Visit, wherein the delegates will be introduced to Trace College, to apply and develop the techniques they acquired from the Biotech Communications Training.

Concluding the program will be the Social’s Night at the Makiling Botanical Garden intended to develop the bonds between the delegates, partner institutions, and the host organization (UPLABS) as to strengthen shared visions and principles towards a national alliance formation.

Having its first successful installment of National Biotechnology Summit last August 2016, this year’s event is expected to keep up with the organization’s mission to further raise awareness about biotechnology, starting with college students, in the most efficient and intimate way possible.

The event is made possible with the help of several institutions namely Biotech Coalition of the Philippines (BCP), Department of Agriculture- Biotechnology Program Office (DA-BPO), Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCCAARRD), ISAAA, Philippine Seed Industry Association Inc. (PSIA), Universal Robina Corp. (URC), Dupont Pioneer, Fisheries Biotech Center, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center (BFAR-NFFTC), Monsanto Philippines, PhilChema Inc., International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture- Biotechnology Information Center (SEARCA-BIC).

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Tips To Save On Car Insurance


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Most people wonder why their car insurance premiums are so high. There are minor issues that you may not be aware of that make car insurance expensive. Here are some tips on how to save on car insurance.

First, avoid putting everyone on your policy. The higher the number of people,  the more it will cost. Name only regular drivers on your policy then add anyone else you want to when necessary.

Two, protect your no-claims bonus because it ends up cutting your car insurance cost in the end. However, the no-claims bonus varies for many people depending on different circumstances. This is why you must make sure you read your policy properly and understand all the percentages involved. Keep in mind that accidents caused by other drivers will most likely affect the no-claims bonus.

Three, you can increase your voluntary excess by agreeing to pay more in case of an accident according to Money Expert. If this is the case, the amount of premium will decrease. The advantage of this is if there is an accident and you are not at fault, the excess can be recovered. This option works best if you have a high-value car. Do not let the excess get too high, though. Know the best limit for the type of car you own.

Four, you can ensure that your car is secure. A car that has a lesser chance of being stolen will have you paying a lower premium. Invest in a good anti-theft tracking device and a state of the art alarm for the car. Your insurance supplier will check these when deciding on insurance rates.

Five, reduce your car's mileage. Your insurance provider will check your mileage when deciding how much premium you should pay. This is also affected by the age of the driver. If you have a lower mileage and you are over 40, then you will likely save on the insurance. Do not cook up numbers that are inaccurate as this can end up being disastrous. If you do not use your car to drive to work then you can choose a cover that is suitable for you and reduce the rate of your premium.

Six, beware of adding young and inexperienced drivers to your policy. This is especially disadvantageous if you have a big car or a higher powered one. A young driver means a higher premium rate. This does not however mean that you should go along and insure your child's vehicle in your name. There can be dire consequences from the insurance company.

Monday, March 5, 2018

Cruise Tourism Initiatives Pay Off as Arrivals Jump More Than a 100 Fold


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Philippine cruise ship arrivals posted unprecedented figures in the last 12 months capped by the simultaneous docking of cruise ships at the Manila’s South Harbor.

On Monday, the Manila South Harbor, managed and operated by Asian Terminals, Inc., registered the biggest number of cruise ships docked at the ports with four, namely, SuperStar Virgo of Star Cruises, Costa Atlantica of Costa Cruises, Amsterdam of Holland America Lines, and Silver Shadow of Silversea Cruises.

According to Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago, the continuous hike in cruise ship arrivals are testaments to the initiatives put into place by different government agencies like the PPA, the Department of Tourism, the Department of Transportation, among others.

“On the part of the PPA, we have been injecting so much effort to improve the cruise facilities of our ports particularly in areas like Puerto Princesa in Palawan, South Harbor and North Harbor in Manila, Bohol in the Visayas, and Currimao in Northern Luzon,” Santiago said.

“The more than 1000% increase in the number of cruise tourism passengers suggest that we are slowly reaping the benefits of those initiatives,” Santiago stressed.

“The direction of the current administration is to further harvest the fruits of global tourism efforts and PPA is continuing its efforts to make port facilities for cruise ships world class,” Santiago added.

Currently, PPA is carrying out several infrastructure projects in key areas to support the booming cruise industry aimed at developing international hubs for cruise liners like Davao, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Metro Manila, Puerto Princesa, Subic, and Zamboanga. These make up the nation’s major nautical cruise arteries. It has also lined up various port programs for the development of cruise terminals. These include the Ports of Puerto Princesa, Currimao in Ilocos Norte and Catagbacan in Bohol Province.

As of January of this year, cruise tourism arrivals registered  an increase of 1,952.82% to 9,156 passsengers from only 446 in January of last year. Of the total, more than half of the volume or 4,520 was recorded in PMO Northern Luzon in view of the regained interest of Star Cruises at the Port of Currimao as one of its cruise routes. 

The other areas that posted positive cruise tourism arrivals include Coron, Boracay and South Harbor.

“PPA is really bent on equipping major cruise destinations with the minimum requirements to handle cruise ships and slowly put improvements thereon,” Santiago explained.

ARTvocacy: Let Art Speak and Influence


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UP NCPAG ARTvocacy OrgComm and Intercoastal International Technologies Corp., in partnership with UP CHE Student Council, UP Circle of Administrators, and Practice of Administrative Leadership and Service-NCPAG, proudly present ARTvocacy 2018 on March 9, 7:00 to 11:00 in the evening at the College of Home Economics (CHE) Gusali 2, University of the Philippines Diliman.

This is a benefit fair and concert that will gather various local artists including Juan Miguel Severo, Zuela Herrera, Anna Robles, AMARA, UP Lirika, UP Music Circle, FourPlay MNL, Circus Lights, PusaKalye in one stage to sing and express their support for gender equality, press freedom, anti-domestic violence, mental health, OPM, and other advocacies.

Wazzup Pilipinas is a proud media partner.

Tickets are available for Php 120 each. You may visit www.facebook.com/upncpagartvocacy for more details. Be one with us as we use the power of art to make a change.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

HR UNRAVEL: Reigning Pinnacle of Digitization


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"We don't just sit and watch the advancing digital world around us. We move with it."

The class of BSBA HRDM 4-1N proudly presents,
HR UNRAVEL: REIGNING PINNACLE OF DIGITIZATION
Happening on the 5th of March at the Bulwagang Balagtas, NALLRC Building, PUP Sta. Mesa Campus.

Catch PUP's very own talents to hype up the afternoon. Plus! A very special guest performer who will serenade the crowd with his OPM hits. (hmm, kilig!)

Take notes and learn from our speakers from their respective fields and way of life as they share their knowledge, expertise and experience.

Connect with your fellow delegates and to our corporate partners by visiting their booths and participating to the activities.

To be hosted by Jom Nicole Berja and Jacob Fontiveros Cueva!

This event is co-presented to you by:
Sykes Asia Inc. and Amazing Trampoline Par


Supported by:

MYKUYA
UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORP.- GREAT TASTE
WITTY WILL SAVE THE WORLD CO.
DOXCHECK
Robinsons Department Store
Case & Tell PH
Frappe La Rue
BRI Solutions
Mary Kay Cosmetics


In partnership with:

Relans
Light TV
Astig PH
ClickTheCity
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Be equipped. Aim the peak. Choose to unravel.

INFINITY TRENDS: The Secrets behind Immersive Marketing Triumph


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Marvelous Productions, a group of senior Marketing students from Polytechnic University of the Philippines and which its members are part of PUP Junior Marketing Executives (JME), will be having its grand seminar about Marketing Trends and Issues entitled “Infinity Trends: The Secrets behind Immersive Marketing Triumph”. The event will be on the 7th day of March 2018 at the Bulwagang Balagtas, 4/F NALLRC, PUP Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

It will discuss different strategies that had innovatively developed and captured the mind of the present generation in wanting to have greater success. The seminar also aims to provide significant information for future marketers about current and effective hands-on strategies that will be imparted by experienced practitioners. Thus, for this opportunity, the event will cater 1,200 students from PUP and neighboring universities.

In preparation for the event, professionals in different fields, who have given significant time and gained relevant experiences on certain marketing trends, are invited to be guest speakers. Mr. Al Ian Barcelona (Managing Director and Chief Awesome Officer of AIB Training), Mr. Kim Camacho (Founder of CKT Dynamic Leaders Training), and Mr. Pau Sepagan (Creative director of Pau Sepagan Studios) will be giving talks about Trend Marketing; Emotional Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Vlogs, respectively.

This event will not be possible without the help of the generous sponsors and media partners:

Co-presented by: Trampoline Park, Universal Robina Corporation, Great Taste White Vanilla, Great Taste White Coffee Latte, Potato Chips, Quaker Oats PH, Benby Enterprises Inc., Team OnGround, Cadbury, and NutriAsia

Also brought to you by: MyKuya, Splash Corporation, World of Fun, Salt & Light, and AirAsia

Special thanks to: Jollibee, Attigo, shirt.less, Sinalco, VKR Ticketing Online, Nature Spring, and SM Cinema

Official event partner: SGC Events Management, and AIB Training Events and Consulting Co.

Official media partners: Light TV, INQUIRER.net, inqPOP, Yabang Pinoy, The Philippine Catalog, Wazzup Pilipinas, Boracay Beach Radio, and When in Manila

Official lights and sound partner: Sound Movers

Official studio and photographer: Red Images

Special guests: Ms. Alice Margarita De Leon and CHNDTR

Suit up and get hyped because the biggest trend-setting event of the year is here!

Prepare yourselves as we bring the force of infinite experience.

Join us as we give you the POWER to break into TIME and SPACE, to go deeper and discover the REALITY of becoming a successful marketer, forming your MINDS and SOULS in the marketing career.

Become the hero of your own triumph by choosing to be one because trendsetters aren't born; they are built.

#Trendsetters #MakeTheTrend #MarvelousProductions #InfinityTrends

Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Holds Balangaw Climate Justice Tour: Manila, Batangas, Guimaras, and Tacloban


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I had given the chance to sail and do boating in different ways. In and out of the country makes me feel always excited. Maybe this is my dry run to Its the ship party, volvo ocean race, USS aircraft carriers or ‎Harmony of the Seas Caribbean cruise maybe. Because I'm always up into extreme boat adrenaline and action adventures. 

Reminds me of Water-world adventure, Perfect storm true tragic story and magical Life of Pi movies.  This is my 1st assignment with WP this year. When Ross told me about Rainbow Warrior world sail tour invite. I said yes with out knowing whats the advocacy behind that great sail boat tour.  

February 18, 2018 about 2 weeks ago, Rein and Hsuan picked us up at from Roxas Boulevard near Coconut Palace via speed power inflatable Greenpeace boat. Because of the heavy boat-ship traffic in Manila Pier Harbor. The Rainwbow Warrior sail boat was anchored somewhere near the bay area. 

I am in a feeling moment of shooting the next Bond action film. During that boat action travel moment - hearing those boat engines and cool sea breeze then salty splash on my nerves. It was delicious and exciting! I have different perspective before and after the 2 weeks sail. 

I carefully observed whats happening inside the boat. The life and world that they enjoy while sailing compare to people living onshore. There's no definite schedule there's only tentative or ETA because there's a lot of things to be considered. 

Like the condition of the boat, sail, speed, sea routes, ocean traffic, weather, coastguards, ports, sea waves and then the direction of the wind. Now I understand why Abi didn't gave me a specific tour travel hourly and daily itinerary because its always tentative. Technically we were in Netherlands while inside the ship according to the female Captain Hettie. 

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