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Watching the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix on a budget

Last year I have witnessed the first ever night race in the history of Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore and I went there to be a spectator on a really really tight budget. I was able to squeeze in a PHP 20,000 (around USD 444) for everything: Airfare PHP 10,000 (USD 222) *estimated including terminal fee and tax Lodging PHP 2,536.43 (USD 56.37) *actual Singapore GP Sunday Ticket PHP 3,569.70 (USD 80) *actual TOTAL PHP 16,100 *USD amounts may be overstated or understated but at that time, I could buy 1 USD at 45 PHP. [ad#hlink] Anyway, the remaining money was spent on transportation and food XD.  Food is expensive btw.  So we brought with us some cup noodles for our breakfast :) Airfare I booked a flight at Philippine Airlines on an online promo (booking online at a cheaper rate). The F1 Singapore Grand Prix was held on September but I booked my ticket as early as June! Regular tickets without the promo and if purchased near the event is around PHP 15,000 (USD 333) at...

My Kodak moment XD

courtesy of Karla Redor more pictures to come soon XD