REDoff 1,725 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi, I'm gonna travel to the Philippines soon and I need your advices Is the Philippines safe? And what is the best places and cities to visit in the Philippines? I've never been in the Philippines and I'm scared af Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany 8,837 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 There's this city called Makati. I live there and I believe that it's the safest city; also the cleanest. There is also a lot to see in Taguig City. There are a lot of malls there and a variety of places to eat in; parks and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Knight 1,542 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I don't think there's a safe country. Even the most peaceful ones have their fair share of dangers, too. It's not really about the place, but more about the people. I suggest you don't come to big cities, like Manila. City can be fun, but the beauty of Philippines is greatly felt in the mountains and oceans. You can do a lot in here--surfing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, zip lining... a lot, basically. Philippines has a myriad of islands and the beaches are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeongBAEHyun 1,841 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi, I'm gonna travel to the Philippines soon and I need your advices Is the Philippines safe? And what is the best places and cities to visit in the Philippines? I've never been in the Philippines and I'm scared af I'm from the Philippines, Cebu to be exact, and actually, you should come to Cebu first in the Philippines cause its technically a capital city with everything a first class city has to offer minus the headache-inducing traffic congestions and air health problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeongBAEHyun 1,841 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Also, don't worry PH has a lot of K-poppers like you, especially EXO, SNSD and YG stans.!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry 183 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I suggest you don't come to big cities, like Manila. City can be fun, but the beauty of Philippines is greatly felt in the mountains and oceans. You can do a lot in here--surfing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, zip lining... a lot, basically. Philippines has a myriad of islands and the beaches are beautiful. ^ there are a lot of things to see in manila area, but i suggest you do not just spend your whole time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriax 437 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I second Cebu City! A lot of places to go/see. The beach resorts are gorgeous, too! I'm from Davao but we recently had a kidnapping (foreigners) not in the city but nearby and "triggered" by the visit of the President during that time so I can't recommend this place for now. A lot to see in Cebu, Palawan, Iloilo, those are some of the main islands to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanyFany 1,468 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You should go visit the province, well I'll suggest Cebu and Bohol. You should also go to Palawan and Boracay 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxj 3,031 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 There's this city called Makati. I live there and I believe that it's the safest city; also the cleanest. There is also a lot to see in Taguig City. There are a lot of malls there and a variety of places to eat in; parks and stuff. I'm from Makati, too. And I agree that if you want to see our malls and parks... you should visit Makati. I think the best places to visit are the provinces though. Since the things you see in our malls/parks you've probably already seen in your country. You should visit this site: http://www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statics 3,108 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 davao city is the safest city in the philippines (and its where i live too lmao) and you can go to samal where there are a lot of pretty beaches! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerozoro 576 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Beware of the traffic especially in metro manila. The Visayas have a lot of beautiful beaches if you're into that Ilocos is a very beautiful place too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIwol 1,017 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 From Philippines here... and yes, do not spend your time in Manila. If you're looking for nice scenery Manila is not for you. Manila is really a busy city unless you don't want to waste your day because of a heavy traffic you shouldn't go here. You could go to the provinces the provinces here are really good<3 But I guess there are many historical sites in Manila so it's fine anyway I recommend going to Baguio You'll get to see this amazing scenery T.T Which I've never seen in my life because we do not have enough time to visit more places. My mom left her wallet that's why we only stayed for a day T.T But there are a lot to see in Baguio other than that Oslob, Cebu Yes, you'll get to swim with whale sharks. It's a fun experience just that it's a long ride to go here. But it's definitely worth it, there are falls near the place too so after you finish swimming with whale sharks you could go to the falls. Note that it's also difficult to go to the falls coz the road is steep. Also make sure you don't have a heavy baggage or at least hav a car to leave your stuff. Btw if you have fear of heights then I guess it's not for you because of cliffs, cliffs and cliffs. Palawan A mazing place with beautiful scenery. ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!! Too bad I wasn't able to go to the underground river when I went there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cytherial 4,589 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 It's generally okay except for some pity crimes, but just as the above user had mentioned there is no such thing as a 100% safe country. So, have fun traveling but always be cautious. A must visit is Cebu City, because of their beautiful white sand beaches, standard to 5 star hotel/resorts, malls, etc just to name a few and it's a 2 hours travel to another beautiful city, Bohol. You can google & look further about it, I'd commend you go and look up for recent travel blogs of cities to make your planning be more easier. Other cities/spots that's a must visit are Boracay, Palawan, Batanes, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green 2,546 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Have fun in the Philippines!!! People here generally love foreigners lol Many people see them as fascinating (their language, way of life, etc.) and are usually very eager to help out or answer questions. But its still good to be vigilant and be careful.~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin 5,152 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The places that you should go visit are pretty much promoted in this yt channel, DOT Philippines. As long as you speak English, then you're okay also, mosquito repellent is a MUST HAVE. Have fun OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler135 93 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You should go to Davao. It has everything. : ) Beaches, Nature Park, Zoos...and it's the safest city in PH. : ) There are a lot of things to do there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendoan 8,110 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 agreeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elexes 972 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If you want to unwind Manila is not for you. I suggest Cebu, Tagaytay, Davao. Iloilo is great too. Its better if you have someone with you who is a filipino so he/she can guide you. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Ahjussi 1,312 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Palawan, Davao and Baguio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucopandan 288 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 davao city is the safest city in the philippines (and its where i live too lmao) and you can go to samal where there are a lot of pretty beaches! xx ^^ this. from beaches to outdoor activities., you can do a lot of things in davao the philippine eagle center is situated in davao and also lots of fruits rn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertouché 2,897 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 you should visit Davao, its the safest City in the Philippines you can also try visiting Negros Island, Palawan or Baguio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seoul Thug 2,005 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi! I am from the island of Palawan. There are lots of things to see here so you will probably need a week or more. There's a crocodile farm, falls, firefly watching. ranch and a pastry bakeshop which is famous near there and if you are interested there is a town that house prisoners and these prisoners live there without guards watching them 24/7. These prisoners are actually the ones who serve as lifeguards at the falls I mentioned, they also clean and keep the town organize. They are farm and make souvenir items. These prisoners are the ones that are about to be free and this lifestyle helps them practice livelihood once they get free. These places are only located within the capital city. If you are into beaches you can go to the other cities of Palawan like El Nido and Coron. There is also an island hopping on honda bay and a little further than that is the famous New Wonder of Nature, Underground river. EL NIDO KAYANGAN LAKE, CORON (BTW iirc this lake is located on top of the mountain) UNDERGROUND RIVER LMAO sorry for the long post. I am very enthusiastic when it comes to promoting my province. Also I wanted to help you with your trip so that you'll enjoy your visit in the Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
✷Stardust✷ 1,966 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Go to Vigan! or Palawan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaissocoollike 1,248 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Aye! There are lots of places to see, but if you're looking for peace and something refreshing I suggest you go to El Nido Plawan. if you decide to go to manila just don't wear anything flashy, keep your profile low so you don't attract bad people. And, don't be afraid to ask questions. Majority of Filipinos are quite well-versed in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDoff 1,725 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thank you guys so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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