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* FOSS creation and contribution galore (non-programmers | * FOSS creation and contribution galore (non-programmers welcome) | ||
* Also get your day job done if you want/must | * Also get your day job done if you want/must | ||
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=== Ferry === | === Ferry === | ||
There are some overnight ferry options from Manila. [ | There are some overnight ferry options from Manila. There are various cabin options available. Seems to be about 100 bucks cheaper than flying on Cebu Pacific. | ||
See https://12go.asia/en/travel/manila/coron?direction=forward for some options. Also, [https://lastkodiak.com/ferry-from-manila-to-coron/ this blog post] has some useful information concerning choice of ferry company. | |||
=== From Coron Airport === | |||
When exiting the Coron airport, you'll walk through a row of people offering tourist coupons (I didn't take any, so idk if they're valuable). There is a shuttle service that runs between the airport and various nearby locations, with one stop directly in front of the Zuric Pension. There will be a person outside the airport exit who will direct you to the right shuttle, if you tell them where you're going. The shuttle costs "a few bucks" (plz update with actual price) upon arrival, so make sure you have small bills. | |||
== Mobile Internet == | == Mobile Internet == | ||
There are 2 cell providers in the Philippines and both provide LTE. Smart is the market leader and operates on channels 1, 3, 5, and 28. Globe operates on channels 3, 7, 28, and 40. [https://www.gsmarena.com/ Check your phone’s compatibility]. Packages are available with the largest reported being 4.5GB for $15 on Smart and 8GB for $19. More data is available [http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Philippines here]. Globe reportedly “manages” their traffic in ways that some might find intrusive. | There are 2 cell providers in the Philippines and both provide LTE. Smart is the market leader and operates on channels 1, 3, 5, and 28. Globe operates on channels 3, 7, 28, and 40. [https://www.gsmarena.com/ Check your phone’s compatibility]. Packages are available with the largest reported being 4.5GB for $15 on Smart and 8GB for $19. More data is available [http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Philippines here]. Globe reportedly “manages” their traffic in ways that some might find intrusive. | ||
[https://pinoytechsaga.blogspot.com/2017/08/complete-list-of-smart-internet-promos-2017.html Complete list of Smart data plans and how to order them] | |||
== Power sockets == | |||
According to [https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/philippines/ this overview of the power socket situation on the Phillippines], you may find all of type A, B and C (read: standard American and European) sockets. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. Thus, travel adapter will most likely come in handy for everyone. | |||
Update: most sockets in Coron are combo sockets for both Euro and US plugs. If they're not, they'll usually be the US type. | |||
== Accommodation == | == Accommodation == | ||
See our invite-only map for prospective and confirmed accommodations. Ask someone in chat room for link. | |||
== New Year's Eve == | == New Year's Eve == | ||
At few of us are gathering in Manila the days before Jan 1, and will be celebrating NYE there together. | At few of us are gathering in Manila the days before Jan 1, and will be celebrating NYE there together. | ||
== Sessions == | |||
There's [[Hacker_Beach_Episode_7:_Sessions|a wiki page for request & offers]] now. Confirmed sessions can be added to the hackerbeach.org website, where we have an iCal feed for scheduled events as well. | |||
== Photos == | |||
Head to the [[Hacker_Beach_Episode_7:_Photos|Ep.7 photos page]] to browse and/or upload photos. | |||
== Questions? == | == Questions? == | ||
As always, ask on IRC. | As always, ask on IRC or XMPP. | ||
== Invite-only XMPP chat for participants == | == Invite-only XMPP chat for participants == | ||