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 Philippines travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in Philippines.
Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
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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| H Fujiwara |
29 August 2005 |
Stayed at Oakwood Premier Ayala Centre - Manila, Philippines.
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I would recommend to go Greenbelt for meal, Lndmark and Glorietta for shopping and Sanry's for money exchange.
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| V Cerrer, |
18 August 2005 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu City, Philippines.
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Cebu City was a two day stop in our month long vacation to the Philippines. Since we have have spent a week in Boracay we thought two days would be enough to go shopping and visit some of the tourist spots. We went shopping at a couple of malls, Ayala Center and SM where the prices are really good compared to back home.
The public market was of interest to us specially for the fruits, mangoes, mangosteen, etc and dried fish.
We rented a van which was recommended by the hotel staff which took us to the Magellan's Cross, St. Nino church, the fort and to the Otap factory where they also sell dried mangoes.
We plan to visit the Philippines again and next time we will spent more time in Cebu, tow days we found out is not enough.
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| S Chang |
14 August 2005 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu City, 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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| V Gobuyan |
06 August 2005 |
Stayed at Grand Dame Hotel - Iloilo City, Philippines.
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Iloilo City is the hub of the island of Panay and is on the Nautical Highway route. The popular beach resort of Boracay is a few hours by land. There are interesting restaurants in the city and environs as well as historical attractions.
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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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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
01 August 2005 |
Stayed at Prince Plaza II - Manila, Philippines.
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Metro Manila is quite and interesting place with and interesting mixture friendly people. People who are shopping oriented can find most of anything they need. People like myself who like to sample various ethnic foods, will find this city rewarding. I enjoyed my trips to Baguio,Cabanatuan and Tagaytay learning some of the cultural aspects. On my next visit, I promise myself a trip to Boracay.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
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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| C Gundayao |
04 July 2005 |
Stayed at Prince Plaza II - Manila, Philippines.
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In Makati at Glorietta--try the Cabalen restaurant--filipino buffet for only 260 pesos--good food. In Boracay, there's Jona's shake. And while in Boracay, stay at Escondido, though not a beachfront hotel, is one of the best kept secrets in the island...Find out for yourself why.
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| M Schaus |
01 July 2005 |
Stayed at Miramar, Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
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Bay Walk in Ermita was nice on a warm summer night. This was a "locals" destination so we got a good feel for the local nightlife instead of the touristy area.
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