I’m just elated that finally, after waiting for 25 business days, my e-passport has arrived via courier! It’s brown with a beautiful and shimmering personal info page.

What’s better is that it has electronic circuitry that is loaded with biometric and other important info. With this, passport problems should be minimized if not eliminated totally compared to my previous green passport.

It’s really a cinch to apply for this new passport and better that I did it in Cebu which has less people queuing up. Now, where should I travel?

Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger, freelance photographer and writer based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has contributed to local and international publications including CNN Go, National Geographic Magazine, Geo (Germany), Sunday Times Magazine (London) and other publications.

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