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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Philippines

Know the most popular landmarks in Philippines. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our Baguio city guide, Bohol city guide, Boracay city guide, Cebu city guide, El Nido city guide, Manila city guide, and Puerto Galera city guide.

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N Must	03 December 2003
Stayed at Coco Grove Beach Resort - Siquijor, Philippines.
It would have been helpful if we were given more information about how to get to the island/resort. We had poor information about the alternative transport from Dumaguete or Cebu without wasting too much time on a ferry. The Supercat arrangements to/from Larena are not tourist friendly with respect to departure/arrival times.
L Galletch	23 November 2003
Stayed at Alona Palm Beach Resort - Bohol, Philippines.
Tagbilaran City (main City on Bohol Island) has gotten quite busy since my last visit, but the two malls are fun to shop at as the prices for goods are quite cheap. JJ's Seafood Restraurant in Tagbilaran has good seafood at a very reasonable price. Then there is the Chocolate Hills and the Hinagdanan Cave sites on the interior of the Island. You can rent a car and driver for about 40 dollars for an all day excursion, Lugod Services being the cheapest and had the best drivers.
A Rivlin	13 October 2003
Stayed at Makati Prime Tower Suites - Manila, Philippines.
Use taxi to get around. It is cheap. Ask them to turn the meter on, or agree on a price ahead of time. For example 30 min ride to manila hotel can be done for 100 pesos(2$).
Z Pozgaj	09 September 2003
Stayed at Lotus Garden Hotel Manila - Manila, Philippines.
It is not as dangerous as described on most pages. Take city tour book at hotel, it's good. Eat at ROBINSONS MALL, walking distance from hotel. Set price before you sit in taxi.
G Robinson	21 August 2003
Stayed at Orchid Garden Suites - Manila, Philippines.
Used taxis, light rail and metro. Need to negotiate fare with taxi driver or ensure meter is working. Intramuros worth a visit-saw a good provincial presentation there purely by chance. SM best for shopping but Landmark at Makati had a sale which was good. Went by taxi to Tutuban and by train to Balrayd. Both an experience. Manila is a cross between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh city so don't expect too much. Prices low for food, beer and clothing. Relax and enjoy a slightly different Asian experience.
M Mammes	20 July 2003
Stayed at Tiara Oriental Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
I recommend the Australian restaurant called the Outback. The sirloin steak was very good indeed. To get around, I used taxis at all times.
W Kelly	07 July 2003
Stayed at Crystal Coast - Bohol, Philippines.
Take a tour of Bohol and the Chocolate Hills - worth it. Try to hire a local driver with a car or van and he can show you some extras, out of the way things like the suspension foot bridge.
A Waters	22 June 2003
Stayed at Jupiter Arms Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
Hotel central, cabs easily accessed. Restaurants within walking distance.
A Stepney	20 June 2003
Stayed at Copa Businessman's Hotel, The - Manila, Philippines.
Having visited Manila many times over the past 15 years, I am pleased to say that many things have improved during that time. The majority of taxis used their meters, the hustlers and beggers were far fewer. There are many superb restaurants in all the malls, particularly Greenbelt.
A Taylor	16 June 2003
Stayed at Jupiter Arms Hotel - Manila, Philippines.
La Tienda is an excellent (and non-smoking) Spanish restaurant in Makati area. Manila taxi drivers are not as bad as the guide books say! Just know where you are going and, if they are not using a meter, agree the cost in advance.