The Glossary
Manila Traveler Advice
| Female Traveler (1) | Food (3) | Itineraries (1) |
| Shopping (2) | Transportation (2) | Warnings (5) |
Street foods in Manila (Food)
Street foods are ubiquitous in Manila, and as tasty as they are, some of these have been reported to have caused food-poisoning due to unsanitary preparation. You might want to stay away from the...Read full tip...
Filipino Food (Food)
Enjoy sumtous Filipino dish at Barrio Fiesta, Josephine's and Aristocrat.. Read full tip...
Shopaholic Mode! On a mission! (Shopping)
Manila is full of shopping malls, if you want to buy something posh try shopping at Rockwell, Greenbelt, Podium and the mega polis of Bonifacio High Street (The Fort). For cheap China made goods...Read full tip...
Commuting (Transportation)
Whenever commuting by bus, jeepney, or mega-taxi, you should always be mindful of your possessions (bags, jewelry, cellphones, etc.). Thieves are rampant, especially in Manila, and some even go...Read full tip...
Shopping for cheap items at Divisoria and Tutuban (Shopping)
If you are looking for cheap finds (clothes, decor, souvenir products, "branded" items), you can proceed to Divisoria and Tutuban located in Manila. They may not rival Chatuchak of Bangkok in...Read full tip...
Taxis in Manila (Warnings)
Be wary of taxi drivers who doens't reset the taxi meter. This is rampant so be sure to keep on your guard or else you'll pay more than what is due. The taxi meter starts at 30 pesos around the city...Read full tip...
Hungry? Go buffet! (Food)
A great way to try out mouth-watering Filipino cuisine is by going to an all-you-can-eat buffet. Most hotels have this, though if you are more of a mall-rat, watch out for the likes of Kamayan Restaurant...Read full tip...
Departure tax at the manila airport (Transportation)
Don't forget to set 750 pesos aside for the airport departure fee.. Read full tip...
A penny for your thought (Female Traveler)
If you happen to be mall-hopping around Manila, but have forgotten to bring sanitary napkins, a few loose coins can save the day. There are small wall-mounted vending machines that sell pads and...Read full tip...
Commute in Manila (Warnings)
While hopping on a cab may make your life as a commuter in Manila easier, watch out some cab drivers will not set the meter back. Meters should start 30 PHP in the city. Taking cabs in rush hours (7-10am...Read full tip...
Watch your step! (Warnings)
Watch your step when walking around crowded streets, you might step on nasty things like spit or pee (in the corners of walls and pillars.) The handrails found in train stations and public stairs...Read full tip...
Public Urinals (Warnings)
There are numerous pink urinals scattered in Manila, and as much as it is tempting to take a leak there (especially when you REALLY got to go), it's advisable to stick to the cleaner Johns in the...Read full tip...
Talkative taxi drivers (Warnings)
Some taxi drivers might be very nice and talkative, few cases were reported where a taxi driver was curious about a visitor's itinerary in the Philippines and once he learned that you are about to travel...Read full tip...
Haunted Philippines (Itineraries)
One of the scariest places in the Philippines is the Manila Film Center in Pasay City. A palace-like center initiated by the infamous Imelda Marcos during the Marcos dictatorship, its construction was...Read full tip...