Travel Guide
For guests who are visiting the Philippines for the first time,
here are some important things to keep in mind when travelling to the Philippines:
1. You need to fill out an e-visa form before flying there.
They will ask for a QR code when you get to security so make sure to have that ready.
Please apply through here and only here: https://evisa.gov.ph/
2. August is the start of the rainy season unfortunately so please keep an umbrella/raincoat handy.
3. PH is a meat heavy country so if you are vegetarian or vegan or require halal food, you might find it a bit tricky,
please ask the servers when eating out so you’re sure what’s in them!
4. Traffic can be bad so you have to factor them in your every journey.
Your journey can double in duration on during peak times.
5. Grab is widely available in Manila but trickier to get on cities outside of it. Please check if the city you’re in has them and if not, you might have to rely on local taxis/jeepneys and tricycles.
People speak decent english so if you’re lost please ask a local on how to get to certain places. That’s how we got around when we went back there. They’re friendly and more than happy to help!
Just watch out for drivers who might take raise their prices cause you’re a “foreigner”.
For a more comprehensive guide on your trip please click on this article.
Attractions
Tagaytay
From our experience, we recommend not staying in Tagaytay for too long.
We would say just take in the view and eat good food.
Our recommended activity:
La VeryOl’s Kawa Spa
Address:
St. Francis Drive, Brgy. San Francisco, Tagaytay City, 4120 Cavite, Philippines
Reservation through their facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/laveryols/
Our favourite restaurant:
Ridge Park Kainan sa Kubo
3WXW+X53, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
We highly recommend their pies!
Cecilia’s Buco Pie, Tarts And Pasalubong View Branch
4X32+7Q4, Tagaytay – Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
Manila
Same story with Manila, don’t spend too much time there. However if you do have some time there then we only recommend Intramuros.
It is the home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago, with a large stone gate and a shrine to national hero José Rizal. The ornate Manila Cathedral houses bronze carvings and stained glass windows, while the San Agustin Church museum has religious artwork and statues. Spanish colonial furniture and art fill Casa Manila museum, and horse-drawn carriages (kalesa) ply the area’s cobblestone streets.
Or if you love malls, then we recommend SM Mall of Asia.
It is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines, the second-largest in Southeast Asia and the sixth-largest in the world.
Other Destinations
