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 Traveller's Tales: Things to do in Philippines
Learn about leisure and recreation in Philippines. You may read about their travel activities and adventures. Find out their travel tips and guides and discover fun things to do in Philippines.Also, you might want to read our
Baguio city guide,
Bohol city guide,
Boracay city guide,
Cebu city guide,
El Nido city guide,
Manila city guide,
and Puerto Galera city guide.
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| K Bumgarner |
07 August 2005 |
Stayed at Copacabana Apartment Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Restaurant: Harbour View on the Pier!!!! Outstanding food - a different experience (and we went three times!!!!) Fed 9 people for the equivalent of $100.00 USD!!!!! And everyone was stuffed like a Christmas goose with everything from Female Crab (and I never knew that there was any 'significant' difference (more meat on the female) to Steaks to Veggie favorites. It is not a fancy place and it is somewhat slow for service... But the price, the food and the experience - it can not be beat in Manila for family dining!!!
Unless you are under 5 feet, stay away from the Jeepneys and the trikes...Metered taxis (or if you stay at the Copa, the associated taxi/limos) are the way to go. It is actually much nicer and not all that more expensive to take the taxi/limo from the Copa to your destination and HAVE THE DRIVER WAIT for you for other destinations or the return to the hotel. 9/10 times, picking up a cab at the location and trying to get back to the hotel can be hair-raising and expensive not to mention time consuming while the driver tries to find the hotel. ( You will see some interesting things though!!!)
CAUTION: The best drug store in Manila is the chain Mercury... BUT - they require a prescription for EVERYTHING including what is an over-the-counter item anywhere else in the world. And - they sell by the tablet - not by the bottle or box. You can find some smaller drug stores that will sell w/o but they do not always have what your are looking for. BEST: BRING ENOUGH OF YOUR PRESCRIPTION and non-prescription items with you for your stay. It is best not to have to rely on the local outlets for your needs.
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04 July 2005 |
Stayed at Legend Hotel Palawan, The - Palawan, Philippines.
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Dont miss honda bay tour, many islands with beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, and starfish. Kahlui restaurant has the best fresh seafood there, and has very inexpensive prices, try the lobster, it is awsome!
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| E Hite |
01 June 2005 |
Stayed at Taal Vista Hotel - Tagaytay, Philippines.
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If you take the boat tour to the "smallest volcano", be aware that once you arrive on the island, you'll also need to hire a separate "guide" to accompany you to the top, and there are numerous touts trying to sell you dust masks. The little horses to carry you to the volcano are extra, of course, and if you are not in shape and accustomed to the heat, they may well be worth the cost.
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| R Taningco |
01 May 2005 |
Stayed at BSA TOWER - Manila, Philippines.
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I travel to the Philippines every year, yet there always seems to be something new. High-rises are sprouting like mushrooms as open land in urban areas are becoming scarce.
New clubs and restaurants are constantly being opened or revamped to meet the locals' changing tastes. Americana is quite popular, since a lot of Filipinos view Westerners through the eyes of Hollywood.
There are some things that, for better or worse, stay the same. Filipino drivers are still extremely undisciplined, so do yourself a favor and DON'T DRIVE! Get a friend or hire a driver to do it.
Customer service at most establishments is always good if not exceptional. CSRs at most stores and restaurants are attentive but not pushy, and seem genuinely friendly.
Thanks to the favorable US $ to peso exchange rate, locally-made goods can be had at bargain prices. The Landmark Mall is a great place to shop for such items. (Unfortunately, if you're on the "hefty" side, you may find it difficult to find clothes that fit.)
On the food front, Gerry's Grill is great for native dishes. You MUST try their grilled blue marlin belly. Try Kimpura for Japanese or the Jade Garden for Chinese. Other good places to eat are Oody's (sp) and Dad's. Of course, McDonald's, KFC and such are all over the place if you're looking for a quick bite.
If you want to get out of the concrete jungle, visit the Taal volcano in Tagaytay, about 90 minutes drive from Makati. It's a small active volcano in the middle of a lake. Interestingly, the lake itself is actually the mouth of a massive volcano.
Poverty is still a huge problem in many places, and you will see it any time you travel outside the urban centers. If you don't have the stomach for it, you should limit your travels to "tourist-friendly" areas.
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| D Campbell |
24 April 2005 |
Stayed at Peninsula Manila, The - Manila, Philippines.
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An interesting day trip is to Corregidor, the island in Manila Bay where the US and Filipino Forces made a last stand against the Japanese invasion in World War II. Most of the ruined buildings are left as they were in 1945 and the large tunnel where Macarthur and the Philippine President lived for several months is very atmospheric. Good guided tours included in the tour price.
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| K Chai |
20 April 2005 |
Stayed at Somerset Millennium Makati - Manila, Philippines.
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Ayala Museum very nice, entrance fee for foreigner is 350p adult and 250p child. The Vietnamese Restaurant in Greenbelt 1, food nice and cheap.
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| E Burroughs |
16 April 2005 |
Stayed at Parque Espaņa Residence Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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This location is so convenient. We were at the Festival Supermall or Alabang Town Center every single day. Although I really enjoy Filipino food, being from California I was also happy to see that the mall provided me with McDonald's, Wendy's, Dairy Queen, Burger King, etc. There is even a Tony Roma's Ribs and an Outback Steakhouse at Alabang Town Center. So, I never wanted for American food. One of the most enjoyable experience was a one hour massage at "The Spa" at Alabang Town Center. It costs less than $20 (US Dollars) and the sauna, etc. before the massage were so relaxing. Alabang is a great location.
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| G Stocks |
15 March 2005 |
Stayed at Days Hotel Tagaytay - Tagaytay, Philippines.
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The one highlight of the trip was the trip to the valcano (Taal). We got the boat trip for 1100 pesos. The rental of the horses were a bit expensive and they did not want to bargain much. We rented three horses for about 2500 pesos and rode them up to the valcano. It really was worth it. It was vary nice up there. Of course everyone had their hand out for money. The guides insisted on a 200 peso tip which was fare but the way they asked for it was not appropriate. I would do the trip again though. The water was a bit rough going out to the island but that was not their fault.
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| S Corpuz |
08 March 2005 |
Stayed at City Garden Suites Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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The jeepney, LRT and MRT were the only modes of transportation we took around Manila. We highly recommend these as oppose to taxis. The day trip to Corregidor was exceptional. We also took a guided tour to Banaue, Bontoc and Sagada. While we do not recommend the guided tour by Lakbay (too expensive, guide not knowledgeable at all about the sights), the Banaue rice terraces and the hanging coffins in Sagada are well worth seeing. The Saturday Market in Banaue was a very interesting experience - many sellers drove for hours to sell their wares - ducks, chickens, tobacco, etc.
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| M Villacourt |
26 February 2005 |
Stayed at Portofino Resort - Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
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Sabang is a nice place for SCUBA diving. Action Divers are good and associated with Portofino.
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