Date of Travel: 13 to 22 June 2024
Visa Used: USA Visa

I never imagined myself traveling to these countries since I only saw them on TV. Who would have thought that a simple person from the far-flung areas of Surigao del Sur, Phiippines could embark on such an adventure?

City, Dates, and Hostels

• New York, USA: 13 to 15-Jun-24, Hi New York Hostel
• Edmonton, Canada: 15 to 18-Jun-24, Free with my cousin
• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: 19-Jun-24, Hostel Vallarta
• Mexico City, Mexico: 19 to 21-Jun-24, Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel

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Day 1: Arrival in New York

• Flight: RUH 01:45 to JFK 13:15 – ITA Airways (total travel time: 17 hours 30 minutes)
• Half-Day Itinerary in New York:
  • Afternoon: Check-in at Hi New York Hostel and freshen up.
  • Evening: Explore Times Square, grab a bite at a local diner, and take a leisurely walk through Central Park.

Day 2: Full Day in New York

• Morning: Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
• Afternoon: Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Evening: Stroll along the High Line and enjoy dinner in Chelsea Market.

Day 3: Travel to Edmonton

• Morning: Bus transfer from Manhattan to Newark Airport.
• Flight: NYC (EWR) 11:25 to YEG 22:17
  • EWR 11:25 to Minneapolis 13:31 Sun Country SY234
  • 6h 54min layover in Minneapolis (Visited Mall of America via direct train)
  • Minneapolis 20:25 to Edmonton 22:17 WestJet WS1545

Day 4-5: Exploring Alberta, Canada

• Day 4: Visit the West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping mall in North America.
• Day 5: Explore Elk Island National Park and enjoy a picnic by the lake.

Day 6: Travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

• Flight: YEG 09:35 to PVR 18:10
  • Edmonton 09:35 to Vancouver 10:20 Flair Airlines F8820
  • 1h 50min layover in Vancouver
  • Vancouver 12:10 to Puerto Vallarta 18:10 Flair Airlines F82800
• Evening: Check-in at Hostel Vallarta and relax by the beach.

Day 7: Exploring Puerto Vallarta

• Morning: Take a boat tour to the Marietas Islands.
• Afternoon: Stroll along the Malecón and visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
• Evening: Enjoy a sunset dinner at a beachfront restaurant.
• Flight: PVR 17:25 to MEX 19:10 VivaAerobus VB1169

Day 8: Exploring Mexico City

• Full-Day Tour: Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Tour.

Day 9: Final Day in Mexico City

• Morning: Explore the historic center, including Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes.
• Afternoon: Last-minute shopping and lunch.
• Flight: MEX 16:50 to JFK 02:40 (22-Jun-24)
  • Mexico City 16:50 to San Salvador 19:00 Avianca AV431
  • 1h layover in San Salvador
  • San Salvador 20:00 to New York 02:40 (22-Jun-24) Avianca AV570

Day 10: Quick Tour of NYC and Departure

• Morning: Quick tour of NYC, visiting iconic spots like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge.
• Flight: JFK 16:05 to RUH 21:25 (23-Jun-24) ITA Airways
  • JFK 16:05 to FCO 06:40
  • 8h 45min layover in Rome
  • FCO 15:25 to RUH 21:25 (23-Jun-24)

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Expenses

• Flight Tickets: SAR 5,663.00 ≈ $1,529.01 (USD)
• Tour Tickets: SAR 1,000 ≈ $270.00 (USD)
• Hostels: SAR 1,000 ≈ $270.00 (USD)
• Other Expenses: SAR 1,000 ≈ $270.00 (USD)

Total: $2,339.01 (USD)

This journey was a whirlwind of experiences, from the bustling streets of New York to the serene landscapes of Alberta, and the vibrant culture of Mexico. Each day was filled with new adventures, making this trip an unforgettable chapter in my travel diary. 🌍✈️

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