About traveling to the Philippines

With a population of over 89 million, the Philippines is a densely populated country. Manila, Cebu and other big cities are indeed crowded, but far from the tourist attractions of the city, such as Boracay and chocolate hills, we have a small population. The Philippines is famous for its beautiful corals, beaches and chocolate hills, which is worth visiting. In the Philippines, travel expenses are not very expensive. But as in other countries, you should pay more attention to accommodation, because it may be difficult to find cheap and comfortable hotels if you go to the Philippines in the peak season. So it's best to refer to the online hotels that are suitable for you in the area you are going to. I suggest you refer to wikitravel.org. This website usually lists the hotels you can find. Like other Asian countries, tipping is not a habit in the Philippines. But if you appreciate the service you get, there is nothing wrong with spending some money. However, it should be noted that you should never tip unless you pay voluntarily, especially when taxi drivers ask for tips. Don't worry, however, many Filipinos don't. Don't ask for tips. How much is up to you. 10 for 20 pesos is enough. (1 peso equals $0.02, so1peso equals $0.2. Don't be influenced by others, especially China people who have never been to the Philippines. They think that the Philippines is no better than African countries. In fact, Manila, Philippines is safer than Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, as in other countries, you should always be wary of people around you, especially those who think they know you. Filipinos are really enthusiastic, but people who are too enthusiastic stay away from them. Don, don't bring strangers. S car; Pay attention to the taxi license plate before getting on the bus, and pay attention to the taxi meter after getting on the bus to ensure that you don't pay much. (Except for airport taxis, the reserve price of taxis will not exceed 30 pesos. Airport taxi base price 70 pesos); Don, don't take a jeep unless you are accompanied by local people you know. The reason is not that jeeps are dangerous, but that jeeps are at different distances. No, I have no specific station. So, unless you are very familiar with a city, avoid taking a jeep. However, if you are adventurous, this is a good attempt. If you plan to travel around the city alone, you and I'd better buy a tourist map. Maps are easy to buy in bookstores (the largest chain bookstore in the Philippines is NationalBooksotre, and I bought a tourist map of Manila metropolis, which is only worth 99 pesos). This is one of the ways to avoid getting lost. In addition, always pay attention to the buildings or landmarks around you, or the names of streets. Since the smallest administrative unit in the Philippines is a village (Tagalog Barangay, abbreviated as Brgy), always pay attention to the name of the village you go to. However, because many villages are densely populated, it is best not to go to that village unless there are special things. Because the Philippine government does not plan cities correctly and wisely, coupled with corruption and fraud, many Filipinos cannot own their own houses, so there are many slums in big cities in the Philippines. Although the crime rate in big cities such as Manila has increased significantly, these are mainly aimed at local people. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to your behavior in these big cities. Don't show off your property, don't wear dazzling jewelry and clothes, don't. Don't count money in public. If you want to withdraw money, pay attention to the people around you and make sure there are no suspicious people before withdrawing money. However, most financial institutions such as banks and pawn shops have security guards, so you don't have to worry so much. Usually ATMs have security guards, and supermarkets also have security guards, so the public security in these places will not be very bad. The problem areas you want to avoid include the mentioned villages and slums. In addition, we should also avoid going to vacant buildings. The roads in Manila are quite dangerous because the locals drive recklessly. So I suggest that we'd better cross the road through the footbridge. Besides, Tang shouldn't go out at night unless accompanied by local friends. Although nightlife in the Philippines is interesting, it is best to avoid going out at night because it is too cold at night. Nights in the Philippines are dangerous and strange. If you accidentally get lost, don't be nervous.

If your location is not a slum, then it should be easier for you to find your location according to the map. If you live in a slum, keep calm. Try to avoid nervousness and anxiety, try to find some large-scale shops in slums, and then use your common sense to ask the owner about the landmarks or main roads you know, so that you can leave the slums easily. You should also pay attention to those people with ulterior motives, but generally speaking, Filipinos are friendly and enthusiastic, so many times they are willing to help you. As the Philippines is the main English-speaking country in Asia, speaking English there is not a problem. However, we should also pay attention to the target population. If you are an old man (for example, over 50 years old), you can't speak English well, but you generally know English. Before you go to the Philippines, you'd better buy a Tagalog learning manual so that you can integrate into the local society. You can also check it online.