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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Philippines
Know the most popular landmarks in Philippines. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. 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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| S Chang |
14 August 2005 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is very good for backpackers. You can visit "Carbon Market", a traditional philppine market, not far from Magellan Cross. Cebu people are very friendly. It's very convenient to take jeepney around the city. Jeepney fare is about 6 to 8 pesos depending on distance.
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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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| K Torii |
06 August 2005 |
Stayed at Fraser Place Serviced Residences - Manila, Philippines.
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Moving around Manila by car was not a bad experience this time. The roads got better, less traffic jams, rental car was good idea, especially if you are traveling with family. But this is of course if you do not mind driving and you have driven in Philippines before.
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| M Howarth |
05 June 2005 |
Stayed at Microtel Inn & Suites Baguio City - Baguio, Philippines.
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If you are traveling to and from Baguio city, I recomend hiring a van from a recognized car rental agency. It is much easier, convenient and safer than bus travel especialy if traveling in a group or family. For around $100 US you will get a relatively new 9 Passenger van with AC and a driver. I recommend Avis in Baguio.
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| T Niess |
30 May 2005 |
Stayed at Atrium Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Jeepney is most economical means of transportation. Negotiate taxi rates in advance,else you may be taken for a ride. I actually ate cooked food at corner stands without a problem. I liked it, even after I found out I was eating pig intestine.
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| P Lo |
24 May 2005 |
Stayed at Lotus Garden Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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Should be very careful and conscious for Taxi Expenses since most drivers skip the meter but charge you a high rate; Be careful for most of the Money Changer on the street because most of them play many different tricks to cheat you, thus, remember to change your money in the Banks only; the last point should be beared in mind of check-in at the Airport as earlier as you can owing to the very poor efficience for the Airlines, Security and Immigration Officials overthere.
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| A Sills |
23 May 2005 |
Stayed at Mercedes, Hotel De - Cebu, Philippines.
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Very reasonably priced taxis and jeepneys available to malls, and internet cafe just next door. Cebu much nicer than Manila in ALL respects. Can call US consulate for medical/dental links-for great quality services at low costs.
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| S Kiebooms |
23 May 2005 |
Stayed at Bayview Park Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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The philippines are great, but hot and humid. Bring plenty of T-shirts and light trousers or shorts and sandals or semiclosed shoes. I traveled from Manila to Puerto Galera. Obviously looking as a foreigner, I was initially annoyed by vendors and beggars, but I learned quickly that after a firm 'no' they would leave you alone. Keep some small change at hand (20 or 50 pesos bills per suitcase) for porters if you have a lot of luggage and if they ask for more money, just be firm if what you have given is reasonable.
Cabs in Manila are cheap, but negotiate the rate on beforehand if possible.
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| R Benito |
16 May 2005 |
Stayed at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao - Davao, Philippines.
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From the waterfront hotel we were able to rent a boat to take us island hopping and see the other resorts located in the area. I was surprised at the many islands and resorts that were there that catered to beachfront swimming, snorkeling/scuba diving and fishing.
It was unfortunate that it was quite rainy during our stay that we were not able to fully enjoy it but I definitely would like to come back to the place.
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| M Jennifer madria |
10 May 2005 |
Stayed at Atrium Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Only spent a few days in Manila and gave up on the idea of renting a car. I always thought New Yorkers were crazy drivers but dont compare to the ones in Manila. Cabs are not too expensive as long as you don't use the hotel cab.
Also spent seven days in Boracay.... truly beautiful.
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