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People/Local Culture   Manila

People/Local Culture, Manila

 25 Reviews  Tipping is common in Manila, and anything above 10% will gain you undying loyalty if you are a foreigner and if you are a local, tipping 50 pesos and above will be the norm in classy restaurants and... 

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City Streets/City Scene   Manila

City Streets/City Scene, Manila

 23 Reviews  I agree with all of them. and so you could be sure. you can verify this site for weather updates. PAGASA is where all radio station, media, and most people in the Philippines get there forecast for... 

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Just outside Metro Manila...   Manila

Just outside Metro Manila..., Manila

 8 Reviews  visit some tourist spots there, it is very nice place especially in Tagaytay it is very nice place. I really missed some of my friends there especially...the time when we are celebrating our religious... 

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Intramuros   Manila

Intramuros, Manila

 10 Reviews  The Spanish, who replaced the wooden buildings with stone, rebuilt the original Chinese settlement on this site as a fort in 1590. Gradually the area was expanded until it became a walled city... 

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Shopping and Malling   Manila

Shopping and Malling, Manila

 7 Reviews  Most ATM's in Metro Manila Area allow withrawals of International ATM consortiums like Cirrus, Maestro and Plus. Just look at the symbols at the ATM booths to see if they accept International ATMs... 

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Churches   Manila

Churches, Manila

 4 Reviews  We made our first ever Visita Iglesia in 14 Churches within Metro Manila We traveled Manila by Jeep and Bus. Our Spiritual Journey in completing 14 Stations of the Cross is worth and fulfilling. In... 

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Parks   Manila

Parks, Manila

 2 Reviews  'Jose Rizal' the Philippine national hero is burried here with it's monument located at the center of these park. These park has a childrens playground, japanese garden, chinese garden, planetarium,... 

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Another wonderful local skill.

by planxty

I am always intrigued by traditional crafts, so many of which seem to be dying out in a modern and fairly pre-fabricated world. At home I would point to tradesmen like thatchers, blacksmiths and the like. When I am overseas, especially in Asia, I am treated to seeing skills that I have never witnessed before and this is the story behind one such experience.For those few of you that follow my blog, I apologise, this is a straight lift from there which you may wish to ignore but I thought it bore repeating here for those that do not.I have mentioned paraws and banquas before which are two different styles of outrigger boats common all round the Pacific and constructed, to a great extent, of wood and bamboo. The outriggers are basically held onto the hull by long pieces of bamboo which appaear, against all the laws of nature, to have 90 degree bends in them. I had wondered how this was...

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Get up that tree.

by planxty

This tip concerrns a thing I have seen often all over Asia and yet it still never cesases to amaze me although the reader may find it pretty mundane. It is the art of climbing coconut trees either to harvest or merely as a safety precaution. Did you know that more people are killed annually by falling coconuts than by shark attack? It's true, approximately 150 people per year die from being hit on the head by coconuts. If you have ever felt the weight of one and imagine it coming down from perhaps 30 feet, it does not seem so surprising really.In the main photo we see Anna, an occasional barmaid in the place I stay, demonstrating the skill. We had been teasing her for ages about this and one day she was suitably attired so we dared her to go up the tree. When I say suitably attired, let's be honest, you wouldn't want to do this in a skirt, would you ladies? So how exactly does she do it?...

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Semana Santa - prepare well.

by planxty

Much of the Philippines is devoutly Christian and it is difficult to try to convey to the reader just how strong the grip if the church is upon the people. Unlike Europe where the main Christian focus seems to be on Christmas in the Philippines, as in the Orthodox Christian world, it is very firmly on Easter. I offer this tip for a couple of reasons. Firstly, to inform the reader that it is an interesting time to visit with many local fiestas, processions etc. but it also offers some logistical problems for the traveller which you should be aware of. In UK, for example, Good Friday is usually marked by reduced commercial opening hours and Easter Monday is a Bank (public) holiday. In the Philippines, Semana Santa (Holy Week) leads to just about everything being shut for an extended period. Any Government office will be closed from Maunday Thursday until the following Tuesday which is...

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream.

by planxty

I must admit that when I am at home I don't tend to eat a whole lot of ice-cream. I suppose we rarely have the weather to justify it. I do find, however, that when I am in Southeast Asia I develop a great liking for the stuff. If you have such cravings, this is the man to see. At time of wrting, I have only been to a few places in the Philippines but my experience of the region tells me that this will be the case all over the country, the pedal powered vendor of all manner of frozen confections.You certainly cannot miss their arrival as they play the same repetitive tinny eight bar refrain as they plod along the roads of the Philippines. It must be like Chinese water torture having to listen to that all day, every day of your working life. They all seem cheery enough though. Just flag one down anywhere and take your pick. There are some quite interestng varieties including one I quite...

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Make your own.

by planxty

I know that the Philippines is a huge and very varied country boastng over 7,000 islands and the cuisine in such a vast place must vary so I should qualify this tip by saying that this has been my experience in the Visaya region.I have to say that I lke hot food, I always have. I have had to beg for curries in the Isaan region in Thailand not to be made for the Western palate but traditionally so they are hot enough. I do appreciate the concern, really I do, but I like a bit of a kick with my food. The Philippino concept therefore of constructing your own dipping sauce suits me down to the ground.Let me take you left to right through the main photo. Here we have sesame oil, chilli vinegar, hot sauce (and it is) and soy sauce. You will often be served a small dish of calamansi as well as seen in the third photo. Calamansi is like a small lime but has a very distinctive flavour, slightly...

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Mix, mix!

by planxty

I am generally not one for eatins desserts but I have found a new favourite in the Philippines. It is called Halo Halo and you can see an example of it in the attached image, although there seem to be as many different variations of it as there are Phillipinos, it appears to be a national favourite. The basis of the recipe is a mixture of evaporated milk and shaved ice but after that, the sky is the limit. Various types of jellies, beans, fruit and sometimes ice cream are added. Here is the tip though. The first time I had it, I was picking up pieces of this and that on my spoon. The young Filipina gentyl took the spoon off me and proceeded to vigourously mix everything together. It was only when researching this tip that I found out why. Apparently Halo is the tagalog word for mix, so it literally means mix mix.No visit to the Philippines would be somplete without at least one bowl of...

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The Azkals.

by cachaseiro

The Azkals is the name of the Philippine national football team.Football has traditionally never been a big sport in the Philippines who have been more in to sports like basketball and boxing, but in recent years the team has become better, very much because the Philippines has started to look for players in Europe with Philippine blood so many of the players these days are half philippine and half something else and that makes them a rather exotic brand.Their name "the azkals" means the stray dogs and i am not sure if it´s because they are often of mixed heritage or because they are the underdogs of Philippine sport that they have this name, but i really like the name and the team and will support them whenever i can.

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Beaches, Snorkeling, and Island hoping!!!!

by charm_althea111188

I only wanted to spend time only for my self when I first planned going to Coron, Palawan. A friend of mine introduced me to DIYCORON Tours managed by Mr. Owen Ferrer. I noticed that his tours are more affordable and feasible than the others I saw in the internet. Little information required and then, they arranged the tour I really wanted for my self!I never thought it would be that fun and so much unforgettable!I recommend you try DIYCORON Tours for the best tour for your self, family and friends. Philippines have many friendly people. That’s why you don’t have to worry going anywhere in the Philippines, as long as you do know how to smile.

Remember to have a ticket out of the country.

by cachaseiro

Many countries around the globe requires a ticket out of the country upon entry and that is usually not something that needs to be taken serious as they hardly ever check this.The Philippines is a different matter though.In my experience they check this every time when you border a plane to the Philippines and you will NOT be let in to the country unless you have a ticket out of the country and a print of it.Alternatively you might be allowed to buy a ticket out of the country in the airport, but this will be an expensive option, so you better make sure you have a ticket out of the country when you enter.

My advice for where to go if you have 2-3 weeks

by crewrower

This was originally a forum reply, to a poster asking for "remote" and "cheap" places to visit in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.___There are so many great places in the Philippines. It's a tough question, especially since there are many "remote" places. And note, remote does not necessarily mean cheaper. In fact, some of the more remote places can be expensive when you factor in the transportation costs. I will assume you are looking for "cheap" in crafting my response In Visayas, flying into Cebu city will probably be the cheapest, since it's the regional big city. From there, a bus to the southwest coast (cities like Moalboal) would be good for hiking, snorkeling, unspoilt beaches and waterfalls. From Cebu island (Cebu city and other points) you could ferry to places like Bohol, Siquijor or Dumaguete (in Negros Oriental).JohntheFinn pointed out that Bohol is overly touristed. That is...

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Q:  Hi everyone, I have visited the Philippines many times, but never in August. I'm just wondering if it's the typhoon season? If so,... 

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A: Hi Alex!Late August usually is typhoon season, so expect unpredictable weather by that time and hopefully no typhoon. Why not take a direct flight from Manila to Cebu... 

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