Manila Travel Forum

Hi, anyone aware of groups in manila that are involved in exploring philippines on their vehicles. I have seen a documentary where people are on road, then they put their vehicles on roro and vice versa. I would like to be part of any such group/association. salamat po

Hi! my friends from Malaysia are to visit Philippines this week, they want to see the Imelda Marcos Shoe Museum, can you help me find the exact location of imelda marcos shoe museum? any requirements before we can enter?

Would you know the contact number of tramway garden? please send response to florie_3@yahoo.com or send sms to 09219830575. thanks a lot!

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I see many postings and ads for rooms in Manila, that are said to be cheap. but my idea of cheap is 200-400 pesos a night, I don't want a added breakfast, as I can find my own food, and I am sure better than a hotel breakfast..Now the cheapest, I can find on line is around 750. but I am sure there are many small unadvertised places that would be less. If anyone has real experence with a guest house like this, let me know. I plan on spending 1-2 months in Philippines my next trip.... I am also returning to Cagayan de oro. I remember a hotel, I don't remember the street, but in the center of town, near divesoria. they had rooms for 450 p. I never see hotels like this mentioned in any forums. but if there is one, there must be more. Thanks for your attention.

Hi
I am going to Manila for the third time next week for 5 days. Would like to do something more towards nature, no trekking though. maybe river cruise? can i take the pasig ferry ride from makati? no Tagatay as i have been there. :)

I am staying at the new The Avenue Hotel.Which mall is it near to?
Any good spas, foot massage or pedicure/manicure place around? in Mall of Asia also ok.

Thanks very much

We will be having our medical sched this may 13 and interview at USEM on May 21.. can anybody suggest a nice, clean and decent budget place to stay from May 12 to May 21? I will be with my 2 kids (8 & 10years old). We are hoping to find a place within 1,000-1,700 range.

Has anybody tried or know anything about Jade Vine Executive Inn along UN Avenue? The lady I spoke to seemed very pleasant and the price is just within our budget but I am not sure if the place is ok becoz sometimes the picture on the net could be deceiving. I hope somebody could help me out.

Thank you very much.

Can someone tell me how to go from Manila Internation Airport to "Pagadian City" I am not sure which Province its located in but which to visit a friend there,okay thanks for the help.
Joseph

I am planning to go to Manila in Mid-July. I will be travelling on AirAsia flight to Clark. Then I need to take Cebu Air to Dumaguete. How far is this airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Is there any budget hotel which I can stay for a night?

Do you know of any place we can rent for 1 day?

Hi, I would like to take my wife out for the night in Manila. She is from Laguna and has heard of Ratsky's and would like to go there, but I'm not so sure. I heard it was a place for tenagers! Somewhere that has a live band playing easy-listening music. Food isn't necessary but would be good if people recommend it. Would prefer near Ermita/Malate if possible. Thanks, Alex.

I've been in the P.I. for nearly 3 months and everytime I try to call the operator, the line is ALWAYS busy. I'm also trying to call the Vietnamese Embassy and the line is always either busy or it just rings off the hook. Can someone give me a tip on how to get through.
Also, on the off chance that someone knows how much a Vietnam visa would cost at the embassy in Manila, that would help me out tons!
Thanks!
-Zan

Is it possible/safe to walk from the port area to Intramuros? How far is it and how far to the mall of asia?

Thanks

I will be arriving in Manila on Sunday around 18.30 PM and will take a taxi to my hotel. I will need some pesos to pay fot the ride. Should I try to exchange money in my country beforehand or will I be able to exchange money at the airport? Is money exchange counter at airport over 24 hours a day? Thanks for your insight in advance!

Evening All,


I and a few friends are coming to the Philippines in July and will be spending a couple of nights in Manila.

Can anyone please recommend a decent hotel in a lively part of the city?

Cheers,

Chumbles

Greetings to all,

I will be studying med in manila and will be there for at least 4 years from May, have been trying to get as much info as possible and I have to say the more i read about philippines the more i get to like it.
Im not into clubing and cities much, i guess its a sign of getting ol-der, but i love NATURE and hiking and outdoor sports, would love to find out if there are any clubs around manila that you can join for hiking, climbing, biking, scuba etc....
thank you all and great site here.

We arrive into Manila at 4am on a Friday morning from China and want to travel on to Boracay asap.
Can we transfer to Domestic term. and just buy a ticket to Caticlan when we arrive?
Are seats normaly easy to get?
Do we need an onward ticket to get into the domestic airport? (Security requirement)
We are a little nervous and hope someone can help.

Hello,

Please advice on:
1. Any good travel agent in Makati, not necessarily cheap, but provide quality tours?

2. Any local website that I can book hotels online with best price?

Thanks for your help.

Hello,
My boyfriend and I are in Manila for a little and we'd like to go to San Fernando in Pampanga for Good Friday. We're particularly interested in the live crucifixions. I need a few suggestions: a)is it better to stay in Manila and take a bus to San Fernando the day of Good Friday or should we just get a room there? We're looking for budget accommodation and can't find any on VT or any of the guide books we have. b) when are the crucifixions held? are there several acts all day or is it a single event in which everyone gathers at one point? c) we'll be in Manila for a while so if anyone wants to do a little VT get together that would be great!
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-zan

I am arriving on 14th april on an Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur and departing the same night on a Continental flight to Guam.
Air Asia arrives at Clark. CO leaves from International Airport.at 10 55 pm
I am told that there is a shuttle between Clark and International Airport, with a stop over in some shopping centre.
I would appreciate any suggestions and helpful advice how to spend a few hours, away from the airport.
Is it possible to engage a taxi or a cab for a few hours to go around Manila, is it worth it, because of the time schedule?
I am interested in Museums, Good Food and Bookstores.
Thanks in advance.

I'm catching a plane to Iloilo with Cebu Pacific Airlines but I am landing in the international terminal. Is it an easy/fast walk to the Domestic Terminal or would you recommend taking a taxi? I'll probably have only two bags, one backpack and one rolling bag.

Can somebody tell me approx. cost of living for a family of 2+2 (kids) in Manila:

1. Monthly housing rental
2. Transport
3. Education for 2
4. Meals/ Grocery
5. Electricity/ phone

Please reply as early. What could be approx. Salary for a middle management position.

Thanks in advance

Regards

hi!
i'm back home for a business trip until march 21. i'll be free this weekend (mar 8-9) but don't know where to go for a day trip. would appreciate your suggestions. i'm a lone traveler and has a bad sense of direction, so i'd love to hear tips about relatively safe places to go and are easy to find.

Now I've heard the rainy season doesn't start until May? But I've been checking weather.com and it's saying scattered T-storms at 50% everyday! My hometown is Florida and our summers are the same way. Rain for 30 minutes, sunny for 45, rain again etc etc.

Think I'll get rained on my entire trip...?

:-/

I'll be heading out to Manila, March 13th-17th. Small vacation away from work here in Korea. I'm 22 years old, been to other major cities (Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Taipei etc), I'm guessing the closest city to compare it to would be Bangkok? Correct me if I'm wrong.

I've read a lot about stick-ups, pickpockets, kidnapping, horror stories that are making me watch my back already and I haven't even left! I understand every major city has it's problems. But will I have to be overly cautious or just use common sense.

I enjoy traveling alone, forces me to enteract with the locals, mingle more etc. but would it be wise to do so in Manila? Any tips or advise will be greatly appreciated!

Ah one more thing, I was trying to find some up-scale nightclubs (that plays hip-hop! Trance/house music makes me bust out in epileptic fits), no hole in the wall type places, I see enough of those here in Korea.

Thanks again!

Hello everyone!!! (waves) Where can I get custom-made shoes (for my wide width feet? I have tried SM and although I can fit into a very long size (39 or 40), I end up twisting my ankle all the time because I really wear a 37 or 38. Help naman, o! Salamat po!

semikewl

Any ideas? I can't seem to think of anything in particular that Manila offers as a delicacy.

Help naman - is for my niece's project :D

hello! I would like to ask about good hotels near abs-cbn and their rates..also i would like to know on how to get a free pass to wowowee or are there tickets available so as not to wait for a long queue? how can i make reservations for it? do you happen to know anyone who can help me with this? thanks a lot!

I'll spend 3 days with my sister in Makati. Please suggest some itineraries so we could make the most out of it. I suppose you'll recommend eating out and shopping - but I'm open to other suggestions. Thanks much!

I plan to go backpacking, but the problem is I don't know if my things in my backpack will get lost when I arrive at NAIA Airport. I am from Manila myself but I don't even know if it's safe. Before, we usually use luggage, at least it's easier to have them locked. But I'm on a budget trip and carrying a big backpack is much conveninent. The only things that will be in my backpack on my way back to MAnila is my dirty laundry and used toiletries.

Think they will get lost on the airport? (Because I think the only place that I can use the padlock is the lower part of the backpack)

Can someone tell me where are the best places to go for shopping in Manila. I am staying in Caloocan City next month.
What are the prices like for dvd's bags watches etc?
Is it ok for a white female to shop alone? Where are the unsafe places to go?
Thanks for your help