Two airplane rides, 7 hours total flight time and 7 hours layover – numbers that summarize our travel from Manila to Yangon, Myanmar via Singapore Airlines. 

It was my first time to fly via Singapore Airlines and it is quite a comfortable flight for a travel less than 5 hours. Singapore Airlines is considered third best airline in the world. Although we got to fly Economy Class (which is okay because it is rather a short flight), I was happy with the thought of having an in-flight entertainment and meals as we fly across Southeast Asia. 

I always have my preferred airlines whenever I travel (usually PAL for long-haul flights so I can earn more Mabuhay Miles). 

Airport Fashion: 
Denim Jacket: Penshoppe
Top: Zara
Jeans: Freego
Shoes: Sperry Jaws Collection
Luggage: Herschel

How I ended up booking a flight in Singapore Airlines was a story that started in January when I won a round-trip ticket to any Southeast Asian destination during a media event by Singapore Airlines. My blogger friend @anagon also won!!! At that time, Ana and I were undecided which country to visit. I would have wanted to visit Singapore again – but I thought I could fly there anytime (and Ana had recently flew in during Cold Play concert) – so we thought maybe we could go somewhere exotic? We were torn between Brunei and Myanmar. 

A few days before the last day to book our tickets (sometime in March), we decided to book to Myanmar. We thought second week of September is perfect for both our schedules (and my menstrual calendar). 

We got 30 kilos allowance but I tried to fit my stuff in this cabin-sized luggage

We got our eTickets which were buried in our inboxes for months, thinking we got months to prepare and plan – but days went by so fast! Two weeks before the flight, that was when we started doing our itinerary – thank you to Poor Traveler’s blog, network of friends who replied to our Friend Sourcing post in Facebook and some good Google Search results. We didn’t have a very strict schedule or budget; but the real heart-breaker was finding out that Hot Air Balloon Season opens in October. 


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I love flying out on Sundays as there is no traffic and it is easier to book an Uber Ride. It was a breeze to check in via Singapore Airlines. I love that our airline tickets included the Travel Tax which saved us money and time 😀 

I usually request for an aisle seat, but for the flight en route to Singapore (first stop), I didn’t mind sitting next to the window. 

I love that I have good leg room and foot rest. I got a little comfortable in my seat and I was torn if I should just sleep or watch a movie. Calculating the flight time and flight service, quick math told me I can only watch 1 film. 

On the first 30 minutes of the flight, Ana and I explored the many features of the airplane 😀

Hot towel that instantly cools off
I got my gel polish from @gelishph 

Congee for Ana and Wanton Noodles for me.

We had more hours to spend but we decided to head to our boarding gate. I remember the spot where I usually hangout during my layover in Changi Airport (the one near the smoking area). On that same spot, Ana and I fell asleep. I hugged my bag and clung the strap of my backpack on to my leg – and I slept.