Destination Philippines
By bodhisatya
@bodhisatya (2384)
India
January 22, 2009 9:19am CST
Hi, I am scheduled to visit Philippines for a month long project job and in anticipation I was wondering about my preparations for the forthcoming trip. And mylot came to my mind instantly, nothing better to answer my queries. I was wondering about what Phillipines is really like? How are the people there? Is there anything I must bear in my mind before I go there and anything at all i need to know as a tourist on some purpose visiting there.....Your suggestions would be invaluable, Bodhi
8 responses
@jcay_lorna (433)
• Ireland
22 Jan 09
I don't know which part of the Philippines you'll be destined to work. Because Philippines is composed of diffirent islands it is difficult for me to suggest which place to go best since I don't know where you'll be working. The best place to go would ne to visit Baguio city. Next is Boracay thats the famous tourist destination in the my country if you love to go swimming. You can also check out www.tourism.gov.ph for more info.
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@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
22 Jan 09
Thanks Lorna, I am yet to know my exact location there but its an hour and a half plane ride from Manila. I would visit the site you refered. Thanks a load.
Bodhi
@jcay_lorna (433)
• Ireland
22 Jan 09
You might be working in Davao or nearby cities. Thats also 1 and a half hours ride from manila. I'll be travelling to the Philippines in March. Hopefully, I'll meet you there. I'm from Davao myself. If indeed that is the place you're going I suggest you visit the Philippine Eagle Conservatory of your a nature lover as well as the Samal Island Beach Resort if you love swimming. That's our local version of Boracay's prestine white sand beach. The place is one of the top 20 most livable city in Asia. The city is peaceful and people are friendly. Hope you'll be travelling there to get to see the city.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hi I really pray that it should be Davao as you said that its is a wonderful place to visit.It would be really great if we two would be able to meet at this beautiful place. Thank you again....
Bodhi
@RockCollector59 (325)
• United States
27 Jan 09
Hi bodhisatya. Just make sure it is not one of the north islands.There is a lot of trouble and no mater were you are watch your things. in all the major city you will not have any trouble finding a place to stay.if you are getting per diem or money to stay you can make some good cash. just live will the natives do. don't stay at the big hotel.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
28 Jan 09
Hi Rock Collector, your suggestion is really invaluable. But i was wondering is it really a kind of threat to stay at a good hotel. I think my company would arrange us to stay at a hotel as far as i know. Please do reply back...
Bodhi
@RockCollector59 (325)
• United States
28 Jan 09
Hi. Yes it would be nice to stay in the hotel with the company. but, if the company allows it you can stay at a native hotel for about $25 a night and if they are paying 125 to 150 a night. you bank $100 a night.I know what you are thinking a $25 hotel is going to be bad. in the P.I. its not, $ 25 in the P.I. is like $ 100 here in the state. I don't know how mush you have been in Asia or how your company is. I am a older man that has done this all my life. my company knows to ask how i want to do this kind of thing. for the first day or two stay at the company hotel and then find a nice place to make money.I also have a better time with the native away from the job
@smooch091784 (973)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Hey great spot to visit. So you know Philippines is one of the countries visited by the tourists in South East Asia. I'm not sure where in Philippines you will stay, but most likely tourists and business travelers stay in Manila. If you are here for vacation, I'd suggest you to visit Boracay and Palawan. Boracay is the 6th best beaches in the world, a lot of tourists and travelers go there and I've been there twice. While in Palawan there are many places there to visit, but I suggest the Underground River, the longest river in the world that travels inside a cave, that's not famous and well-known and now top of the competition of Wonders of the World. However, if you will be in Manila, places to visit are Makati and the main Manila, somewhere in Malate and Adriatico, where bars and restaurants are all over the place. If you have any questions you may comment me back. =)
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
The places and things you mentioned sounds really exciting, I would try to go and visit the beach at Boracay, I had never heard about it before but really sounds to be famous and beautiful.
I am not on a vacation there bit on a project work. Pray that i do get time to visit the beautiful places this great country has to offer. Yhank you so very much my dear friend. Your suggestiongs are invaluable..
Bodhi
@WallyB123 (42)
• Panama
24 Jan 09
I don't know too much about the Philippines, other than what I read in the
NEWS. I happened to work with a few Philippinos, who were fun to work with and interesting to dialog with.
I would strongly suggest you contact the Philippines Embassy in your country and get a Brochure from them.That will give you a first hand knowledge of the people , their customs, and the country. In other words a - tourist guide - of the country.
Good luck, and enjoy your future trip.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
I have to visit the embassy to process my visa documents, and its good to know that the people there are "interesting". I am already working through the net to get myself acquainted with the customs and practices of the people there. thabk you for your suggestions dear friend.
Bodhi
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
24 Jan 09
Welcome to the Philippines bod! I'm sure you'll love it here. Don't worry about the people here, we're kind and very accomodating. You just be careful with your belongings as always (..even if you're not in the philippines). Be sure to know the proper fare for public transportations so they won't be asking much of what is required. That would be all i guess because generally, we love foreigners visiting our place.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
Hey you know what, not long ago i was a bit apprehensive about my tour, but now i really think that the place and my visit is goona be a memorable one. I would take care of my belongings and hope that I do get the love back which i am bound to spare on this exotic country.
Bodhi
@bettyboop06 (34)
• Philippines
24 Jan 09
hi bodhisatya! I'm happy you'll be visiting the Philippines. The country is lovely, you can find many good tourist spots to visit. As for the people, you would find great hospitality and almost all the people here like to share a smile to anyone. Very accomodating indeed. I suggest you visit Coron Island in Palawan, there's one beach there that is so beautiful, the Banol Beach. Perfect white sand and clear water, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy you're stay there. Also, don't miss out Pagudpud Ilocos Norte. Has a nice beach and clean places to visit to. Enjoy your vacation! Happy trip!
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
25 Jan 09
Thank you so much for the valuablr information, Coron island is on top of my list to visit, I guess the people there must be really great as said by one and all over here. Thank you so much again,
Bye, Bodhi
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
22 Jan 09
Sorry Bodhi, I cannot help you with this one but I am sure that many people from the Phillipies wil gladly assist you. I was wondering what had happend to you as you have not been active for some weeks. I hope that all is well with you.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
Thank you so much dear friend for your concern, you have always been very helpful to me in a numerous ways and i really mean it. Well... I have been a little bit busy on my work and mostly had been out of station.I really missed a lot, MYLOT. may Lord bless you too dear friend.
Cheers, Bodhi
@Patzi_md (129)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
If you're first destination is Manila, then you could go first to the Manila Ocean Park, if you like flowers, you could go to the Orchidarium. I also suggest to visit the mediterranean island in palawawn. it is already a nominee for the one of the best wonders in the world. Next is Boracay, well-known for its white sand.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
24 Jan 09
Ohhh i love flowers and i do love the ocean , I bet that the flowers in ur pic is also from the flower of orchidarium. thank you so much for your valuable suggestions.
Cheers Bodhi