Philippines Travel Hacks: What Every Tourist Should Know

The Philippines, a beautiful Asian island country, attracts thousands of tourists every year and is emerging as a tourist spot. It has gorgeous beaches, lakes, valleys, and hills that will leave you stunned. It has a hill called Chocolate Hills that looks like that of chocolates and thus has become a famous tourist hub. It even contains three islands, that give you an opportunity to have an adventure by hopping from one island to the other by boat or ship. If the Philippines is on your wish list, but you can't make a decision or are afraid of the things to consider while traveling, then here are some tips that will help you to know about some must known facts about the island and ensure you enjoy your vacation to your fullest.

• Plan Around the Best Seasons—

December to February is considered the best season for visiting the island. It is a popular time for tourists because the weather is pleasant as the temperature is cool and even the rain does not hamper your trip, which is the perfect point to explore new adventures. While March to May generally contains high humidity and June to November is marked with a rainy season, which will ruin your fun mood.

• Keep Pesos with you—

The currency exchange rate varies every day, so you have to check when it is at its lowest and ensure that you change it from your local banks so that it won't create last-minute pressure on you. You must also ensure that you have Pesos with you as the airport departure fee. As many domestic and international Philippine airports have terminal fees. You can't continue your journey without this. Even many hotels won't accept cards, so you must rely on cash at those places.

• Navigate Transportation Like a Local- 

You have to understand every route and way of the area you are going to visit and should be able to navigate the area like a local. This will help you to enjoy each and everything about the area and get rid of the Taxi drivers who often overcharge foreigners and make hefty money for short distances.

• Pack Smart for Every Adventure- 

The Philippines is a place where you must have to pack smartly and as lightly as possible. As you have to hoop from one island to the other with all of your luggage, and you don't want to exhaust yourself with huge bags, so you have to make it light and just keep the necessary things.

• Savor the Local Cuisine—

The cuisines on the island reflect the multi-cultural influence, as there is Chinese, Spanish, or native influence on almost every dish. Lumpia, Pancit, Chicken adobo, and Kare Kare are some of the famous dishes of the Philippines. Though these foods are not very well-known yet, they are gradually getting more and more recognition because of their great taste and simplicity.

•  Beware of cyclones- 

As you have to hoop from one island to the other, you must be sure of their daily weather and plan your trip accordingly. You have to ensure to take plenty of time to travel between islands so that cyclones won't restrict you from visiting any place.

• Don’t drink tap water- 

The water quality of the Philippines is not up to mark. There is a high probability of getting diarrhea from drinking tap water. So it is best for you to buy water bottles from the market.

• Insect repellent cream—

Though Malaria and dengue are not a problem, but Zika is still prevalent in many parts of the island. So make sure to bring mosquito repellent and after-bite creams to keep you safe.

• Don’t pat stray cats or dogs—

There is a high probability that the stray cats and dogs are not vaccinated. So, if they bite you, you have to take an anti-rabies vaccination, which might cost you up to $160. So, for your own safety, just try to avoid them as much as possible.

• Try to get a window seat—

It's best to take a window seat while traveling in the Philippines, whether you are traveling in a bus, car, train, auto, or plane. There are lots of volcanic islands, dense jungles, an awesome turquoise sea, and great hills whose views are worth watching, and you don't want to miss it out at any cost. Even with the buses, you would be able to explore amazing scenery like villages, mountains, and rice paddies that will make you shake up.

• Exotic Adventures—

The Philippines is a great place for tourists who are looking for some adventures in their lives. Whether they are looking for delightful adventure or feverish water activities, the Philippines has it all. It includes hiking, wakeboarding, surfing, whiteboard rafting, canyoneering, swimming with Whale Sharks, sandboarding, paragliding, skydiving, and many more.

• Save Money Without Sacrificing Experiences- 

There are lots of exciting activities that you can experience on the island. Still, at the same time, you would be very worried about the budget. So there are some ways where you can save some money, like by comparing flight tickets from various sites and choosing the best deal for you, exchanging your currency from local banks instead of airports, you can use public transport rather than hiring private vehicles, and you can plan your whole trip so that there won't be any excess expenditure.

So, are you all ready to Capture the Moments from your unforgettable memory trip? A trip that will give you a stunning view and an amazing adventure, a trip that might infect you if you are careless, a trip that will amuse you if you are a nature lover, a trip that will cost you hefty if you are irregular towards your budget. Overall, it is a trip with a whole bunch of experiences and a lot to feel. Just be sure to be present at the moment to enjoy it, and don't forget to take pictures.

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