Traveling Philippines, Ep 24/26, Bonus Footgae: Cebu & Boracay

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B Adventure, Travel Series: Philippines 2013-2014 - Episode 24 Bonus Footage. Guide, tips, and advice. Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Cebu is generally cheaper for food, shopping, taxis and Jeepneys (compared to Manila). If your hotel tours and activities are expensive, shop around with local travel agents or shopping mall like Ayala Mall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTRd61hdmqE Boracay Island is famous for its white sand beaches, and a top destinations for relaxation. It was very saturated and crowded with Western and Asian tourists, while I was there during peak holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDHMdxNC2mk Cebu: Island Hopping & Snorkeling. Boracay: Island Hopping & Snorkeling, plus Ariels Point Resort trip. Travel Tips: Everyone spoke English and generally very friendly. Its important to have photo ID for flights, hotels, and if police ask. Its common for taxi drivers in Manila to try rip you off. Ask them nicely to put the meter on, or negotiate the price from the start if you know what it costs to your location. Otherwise find another taxi! Shopping mall culture, locals love the mall for the aircon and to get out of the heat. Locals often inflate prices for foreigners and tourists. Haggle and negotiate nicely. Be tough, but be respectful and polite about it. Shop around, you can often get a better price. "Tip" can also mean bribe, so don't be afraid to ask what you're paying for upfront. Locals often do things to try help you, but then expect a tip. The average basic worker earns PHP 300 a day. So tipping PHP 20 - 50 is fine. Music used is under a Creative Commons Licence, and creators cited below: Jason Shaw - Groovy Baby http://audionautix.com/index.html http://vimeo.com/musicstore/track/52629/groovy-baby-by-jason-shaw