Coming to Manila end of Nov

Like anywhere in the world, you need to be careful when traveling to new places you are not familiar with.

Saying that, this is a good place to check out your destination.
You can have a look/go through at the Philippines (Manila) forums and see what others say about the place..

Enjoy your travel... best of luck.

jazzy851 wrote:

Like anywhere in the world, you need to be careful when traveling to new places you are not familiar with.

Saying that, this is a good place to check out your destination.
You can have a look/go through at the Philippines (Manila) forums and see what others say about the place..

Enjoy your travel... best of luck.

Thank you, I also found some great local tips in couchsurfing So excited

I wouldnt really recommend travelling alone, though it is possible. You just need to be super careful, esp if you are caucasian everyone will be staring at you and you will attract alot of attention everywhere you go. Ive lived here for 2 years and nothings happened except a taxi driver trying to scam me, but that said I am also very careful. Just remember it is 3rd world and people look at you as rich. In Manila there are security guards almost everywhere so stick around in those sites. Be careful in the provinces, there are no gaurds and alot if not most of the people cant speak English.

It's always best to travel with another person. Otherwise, book a tour with an agent so you'll be in good hands during your travel in the Philippines. My family can accommodate you but unfortunately we won't be back in the Philippines until before Christmas day. But I hope you enjoy your stay in the country. Stay safe!

Hi huyenle, welcome and thanks for planning for visiting Manila. Just be always very careful when traveling specially when alone. Anyways, if I can be of any help or assistance just pop me a message and I will try my best in assisting you.

Enjoy!

Hi huyene, well everywhere we go especially when alone, we always have to be careful.
Have u booked your hotel? you can try staying in my friend's hostel, its cheaper and you will meet young expats like you who are traveling around the country. Just google "pink hostel" the owner is a young american expat.

Palawan is a beautiful place especially El Nido, if you wanna go in Donsol, its best you are with group. Laoag is a nice place but laid back. Remember that these 3 places your going are using different languages but of course there will be people who can converse with you in english. PM me if u have more questions, have a safe and fun trip

huyenle2012 wrote:

Hi guys

I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends

Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about night time?

Thank you guys

Cheers

Hi huyen

We can help you,if you want me and my wife can accompany you to those places that you've mentioned.

You can also try to visit tagaytay,Boracay and some other good places here,you can go alone if you want.

But if you like some help just let me know you can send me a message at arjaybuan@yahoo.com thanks

huyenle2012 wrote:

Hi guys

I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends

Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about night time?

Thank you guys

Cheers

you can go to other places, no need to stay at manila

happy trip!

morefuninthephilippines wrote:

I wouldnt really recommend travelling alone, though it is possible. You just need to be super careful, esp if you are caucasian everyone will be staring at you and you will attract alot of attention everywhere you go. Ive lived here for 2 years and nothings happened except a taxi driver trying to scam me, but that said I am also very careful. Just remember it is 3rd world and people look at you as rich. In Manila there are security guards almost everywhere so stick around in those sites. Be careful in the provinces, there are no gaurds and alot if not most of the people cant speak English.

Thank you, i will be extra careful Is there a time frame I should avoid going out?

Burndg wrote:

It's always best to travel with another person. Otherwise, book a tour with an agent so you'll be in good hands during your travel in the Philippines. My family can accommodate you but unfortunately we won't be back in the Philippines until before Christmas day. But I hope you enjoy your stay in the country. Stay safe!

Thank you, so kind of you. Philipino are so kind, i got lots of tips and helps from locals, really great!

versan wrote:

Hi huyenle, welcome and thanks for planning for visiting Manila. Just be always very careful when traveling specially when alone. Anyways, if I can be of any help or assistance just pop me a message and I will try my best in assisting you.

Enjoy!

Thank you, I will be careful Hope you enjoy ur time in Vn

ishar18 wrote:

Hi huyene, well everywhere we go especially when alone, we always have to be careful.
Have u booked your hotel? you can try staying in my friend's hostel, its cheaper and you will meet young expats like you who are traveling around the country. Just google "pink hostel" the owner is a young american expat.

Palawan is a beautiful place especially El Nido, if you wanna go in Donsol, its best you are with group. Laoag is a nice place but laid back. Remember that these 3 places your going are using different languages but of course there will be people who can converse with you in english. PM me if u have more questions, have a safe and fun trip

Thank you Ishar,

I might stay with a friend but i will keep in mind your friend's hostle YOu guys are just so kind, thank you

Hi there

Safety of being out during night time in Phil depends on the place where you are at. Like what you've said, you just have to be very extra careful while having your stay there most esp in Manila. I mean, anywhere in the world we really have to be cautious right? And for your safety still, try not to travel alone..


Enjoy Phil.. Its really a wonderful place

arjayrobin wrote:

huyenle2012 wrote:

Hi guys

I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends

Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about night time?

Thank you guys

Cheers

Hi huyen

We can help you,if you want me and my wife can accompany you to those places that you've mentioned.

You can also try to visit tagaytay,Boracay and some other good places here,you can go alone if you want.

But if you like some help just let me know you can send me a message at arjaybuan@yahoo.com thanks

Very kind of u, i am gonna finalize my schedule and ask you if i need help

Thank you

hubbennrelle wrote:

huyenle2012 wrote:

Hi guys

I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends

Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about night time?

Thank you guys

Cheers

you can go to other places, no need to stay at manila

happy trip!

Is it that bad?

yneng wrote:

Hi there

Safety of being out during night time in Phil depends on the place where you are at. Like what you've said, you just have to be very extra careful while having your stay there most esp in Manila. I mean, anywhere in the world we really have to be cautious right? And for your safety still, try not to travel alone..


Enjoy Phil.. Its really a wonderful place

Now its making me cautious everyone said not travel alone

huyenle2012 wrote:

hubbennrelle wrote:

huyenle2012 wrote:

Hi guys

I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends

Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about night time?

Thank you guys

Cheers

you can go to other places, no need to stay at manila

happy trip!

Is it that bad?

its not bad, just be very careful specially when you're traveling alone!

Its not that bad as i may say hehe... Its just better to be careful at all times anywhere.. anytime

Can you guys be more particular : robbery, thief, raping or ?

huyenle2012 wrote:

versan wrote:

Hi huyenle, welcome and thanks for planning for visiting Manila. Just be always very careful when traveling specially when alone. Anyways, if I can be of any help or assistance just pop me a message and I will try my best in assisting you.

Enjoy!

Thank you, I will be careful Hope you enjoy ur time in Vn

Yes! I did enjoy my time in Vn. I came from Vn since 2011, im already here n Manila. So if you need any assistance... pop me up.

huyenle2012 wrote:

morefuninthephilippines wrote:

I wouldnt really recommend travelling alone, though it is possible. You just need to be super careful, esp if you are caucasian everyone will be staring at you and you will attract alot of attention everywhere you go. Ive lived here for 2 years and nothings happened except a taxi driver trying to scam me, but that said I am also very careful. Just remember it is 3rd world and people look at you as rich. In Manila there are security guards almost everywhere so stick around in those sites. Be careful in the provinces, there are no gaurds and alot if not most of the people cant speak English.

Thank you, i will be extra careful Is there a time frame I should avoid going out?

I guess like any place the later the more cautious you need to be, just stick to the main areas and you should be fine - but of course being out at 2am for example is not a good idea in any foreign country you are new to.

hi there, thank you for planning to visit the Philippines. just like what the others said, it is best to travel with company and be extra careful. you will be here during the christmas season and sadly, it seems to also be the peak season for robbers and  scammers as the holidays oblige everyone to spend. if traveling in Manila (around Quaipo, Divisoria), don't wear fancy clothes or expensive jewelries or big bags that can easily be snatched. dress simply and carry only a pocket-sized wallet.

anyway christmas celebration is also one of a kind here so i really hope you enjoy your stay.

morefuninthephilippines wrote:

I wouldnt really recommend travelling alone, though it is possible. You just need to be super careful, esp if you are caucasian everyone will be staring at you and you will attract alot of attention everywhere you go. Ive lived here for 2 years and nothings happened except a taxi driver trying to scam me, but that said I am also very careful. Just remember it is 3rd world and people look at you as rich. In Manila there are security guards almost everywhere so stick around in those sites. Be careful in the provinces, there are no gaurds and alot if not most of the people cant speak English.

A person from Vietnam does not appear to be caucasian.  Vietnamese need not be told about 3rd world countries, they live in one.  I agree that communications in the provinces will be more difficult because of the lack of English speakers, and there are taxi cab scams everywhere in the world.  Hopefully you will find a female companion for your trip.

Hi hunyenle2012. It's great that you plan to visit the Philippines but I wish you picked a better time .  Just make sure you're out of Manila before the 2nd week of December.  I mean, you should be Palawan bound by then, or to other places in your itinerary.  Traffic in Manila will be a nightmare as it nears Christmas.  Even I, a local, don't take my vacation until it's very near, or after, Dec 25 (I'm currently based in Dubai).  You will find yourself stuck in traffic for hours and all malls/restaurants will be very crowded.  For Filipinos, its part of the festivities but for a foreigner, I don't think you'll enjoy the rush and traffic much.  It's okay to travel alone, just always make sure to keep your stuff safe, as what other bloggers have already stated above.
I've been to Laoag and Palawan. You can reach Laoag by bus (10 hours) or plane (45 mins).  It's easy to go around the city via public transportation.  In Palawan, I think it's better to take a tour package if you plan to go to the caves/underground river or to island hop.  Hotels usually provide this, or join a DIY group tour organized by some locals and meet other travelers.  However, please check the situation in Palawan first.  I'm sure you've heard of the super typhoon that has recently hit the Philippines and I know some parts of Palawan were affected.  By the way, people in the provinces are usually friendlier. Tipping is recommended though, in hotels and restaurants.   
I hope you enjoy your stay in the Philippines

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hello...
im from palawan philippines,
i can tour u if u want.
it is safe to travel only one and specially girl.
but it much better if u have company to make u more satisfied with.

nes

estong macan wrote:

hello...
im from palawan philippines,
i can tour u if u want.
it is safe to travel only one and specially girl.
but it much better if u have company to make u more satisfied with.

nes

happened november 2013