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 Traveller's Tales: Advise for travellers in Philippines
Heed our handy tips on safe travel in Philippines. You may read about travel warnings, health, what to wear, travel with kids, travel with pets, local weather, local government, medical information and traffic information in the area.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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| J Wengert |
08 July 2002 |
Stayed at City Garden Suites Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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Avoid typhoon weather; canalisation system is not capable to drain the water masses leading to knee deep flooding of downtown.
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| A Esquibel |
07 July 2002 |
Stayed at City Garden Suites Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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There was a typhoon and flooding during my stay making it difficult to get around, couldn't get taxis to go from City Garden to the Makati or the Shangra La area. Had to take
the MRT & LRT to get back to the Garden. Saw flood half way up the front and side of the big buses, saw many people waking in in water over their knees, and kids everywhere enjoying instant pools in the street, it was different, but had a good time.
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| B Zissen |
18 June 2002 |
Stayed at Copacabana Apartment Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Hotel 1 Km from Baclaran market. There is a fresh seafood market there where you pick the shrimp, crabs, lobster, clams and they cook it up for you right there. Fortunately, those were the only crabs I got on trip.
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| G Saunders |
15 June 2002 |
Stayed at Palm Plaza Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Manila is an acquired taste, I have been there more than 5 times. There are so many people there willing to rip you off with scams and dodgy deals. On the plus side it is very cheap and most of the people are very friendly.
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| B Greene |
30 May 2002 |
Stayed at Mandarin Oriental Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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MANILA IS PRETTY HOSTILE TOWARDS FOREIGNERS AND TOURISTS IN GENERAL. THE TAXI DRIVERS WILL TELL YOU THEY HAVE NO CHANGE JUST TO RIP YOU OFF. ALWAYS THINK AHEAD, CARRY SMALL BILLS AND KEEP A LOW PROFILE. BRING CASH WITH YOU AS THE ATM MACHINES USUALLY DONT TAKE U.S. DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS.
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| A Adames |
20 May 2002 |
Stayed at Mandarin Oriental Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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I had a lovely time. Only disappoitnment was the constant solicitation by taxi drivers to sample the seedier side of Manila but overall an excellent place to visit in Asia.
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| C Shaw |
20 April 2002 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Galleria Manila - Manila, Philippines.
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Business Trip Only. Used Taxi's - beware touts on arrival at Manila Airport - charge double to triple more than standard taxi's.
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| R Merola |
18 April 2002 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is my destination of choice in the Philippines. It is well-geared for leisure travelers. At the same time, Cebu is a vibrant city. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines are located on or about Cebu island. Travel around the city in a taxi or tricycle.
While generally safe, it is advised that travellers keep track of their surroundings. There are some swindlers in Cebu that seek foreign guests.
I enjoy the rhythm and customs of this Philippine city.
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| M Turner |
15 April 2002 |
Stayed at Atrium Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Atrium is very convenient to LRT, jeepneys, buses to Batangas, Tagaytay, etc. The hotel building has a Max Restaurants, a Jolibee and a Pizza place. On the 3rd floor there are fast foods also. Across the street are Goldilocks, Pizza Hut, 7 Eleven and Wendys. Manila/Pasay is filthy, polluted, and noisy. And everyone is talking about crimes. We did not feel safe at all times.
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| A Koechli |
04 March 2002 |
Stayed at Atrium Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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The transportation to the airport organized by the hotel is overprized. They were asking for PHP 250 whereas the normal taxi I took just outside on the street (with the assistance of the hotel staff) only charged PHP 80.
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