Here are a couple of tips to get you by:
Insist on being escorted
If you will be on a business trip, try to make arrangements so that your business partner can escort you around or have someone accompany you on your visit. This is especially true if it is going to be your first time visiting the Philippines, especially Manila. Filipinos are naturally kind and caring but, as with any country, there are going to be individuals who are out to take advantage of you, and being escorted by a trusted individual helps you keep safe.
Have a travel plan
Plan what you want to do so that you can ask your business partner if they will be willing to show you around and so that they can give you suggestion on where to go. In any case, the nice places to experience in Manila alone include Intramuros and the surrounding area like the National Museum, Manila Ocean Park, and Luneta Park. But if you’re looking for a more local experience, make sure to visit Quiapo and Divisoria (just be sure to stay safe) where you can find a lot of killer bargains. If you want to go outside Manila, the best places nearby are Batangas, Tagaytay, Pampanga, and Bataan. Some places that you can visit which are a little farther include Cebu, Palawan, and Bohol.
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Stay at vacation rentals in the Philippines
If you are going to be staying for a moderately long period in the Philippines, vacation rentals or short term rentals are one good way to go. Hotels are the typical choices to stay at but just as safe are these rental transient accommodations for the cost. It’s easy to look for accommodations that aren’t very expensive but are loaded with the amenities that you will find useful.
Keep in mind weather & clothing
Always keep in mind that the weather and general climate in Philippines is drastically different from ours, so be ready with an arsenal of clothing for different circumstances. Albeit the Philippines is a tropical country, it’s grown to become a country with unpredictable climate patterns and unprecedented weather changes.
Mind Manila Traffic
Lastly, since you’ll be here for business mainly, your time means money. Mind (and to some extent, forgive) the traffic in Manila. It is going to be frustrating if you are caught unawares but big differences can be gotten from just getting on the road half an hour early or scheduling meetings as well as casual tours intuitively. This also begs the need for vacation or short terms rentals in the Philippines as they can be found right in the middle of very busy areas of the Metro or somewhere suburban.
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