Travel Philippines, Season 2, Ep38. Makati City, Metro Manila, popular CBD and tourist area. Plenty of shopping malls, restaurants, and nightlife. Many popular malls: Century City Mall, Greenbelt Mall (complex of 5 buildings), Glorietta and SM Makati. I have a really good conversation with my friendly taxi driver on the 2016 Philippines presidential election. Then visit Mang Inasal, marinated grilled chicken restaurant chain. Please subscribe to B Adventures on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/c/badventures B Adventures Facebook Page for latest updates. https://www.facebook.com/BAdventuresAU The Clipper Hotel, Makati City. http://www.theclipperhotel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Clipper-Hotel-Manila/278140325625542?sk=timeline&ref;=page_internal The airport taxi drama. This was the first time I had opportunists and scammers approach me so close to the genuine taxi rank. Usually they are across the road at the airport exit area, offering private cars or fake taxi's which charge PHP1000-2000+ (pesos). I ended up getting a fixed rate coupon taxi to save time and further frustration. Should have got a standard metered taxi. Foreigners will always be targeted by opportunists and hassled regularly for money, especially in bigger cities. I end up having a really good conversation with my friendly taxi driver. The next presidential election in the Philippines is scheduled for May 2016. So candidates are already being discussed. There has also been much speculation on Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City running for president. Mayor Duterte is known for his successful administration of Davao City in Mindanao region. Davao is now the safest city in Philippines, and also ranked internationally as one of the safest in the world. Mayor Duterte has previously stated he is not running for president, but recent news suggests a possible change of mind. Mang Inasal is known for its inasal na manok, marinated grilled chicken and other dishes. Corner or Jupiter, and Makati Ave, Metro Manila. It's a big chain brand so there are restaurants everywhere in Manila. There are more than 460 stores across the country. Great food, and catching up with local friends. Travel Tips: Everyone spoke English and generally very friendly. It is important to have photo ID for flights, hotels, and if police ask. It is common for taxi drivers in Manila, and every other city, to try rip off or overcharge foreigners and tourists. This includes motorbikes, or pedicabs / trike taxi. Ask them nicely to put the meter on, or negotiate the price from the start. Ask local security and your hotel what it costs for transport to your destination. If you are not comfortable, don't use that taxi. Don't be afraid to move on and find another taxi! Shopping mall culture, locals love the mall for the aircon and to get out of the heat. Generally you will notice ash and dust particles in the air as burning trash and charcoal BBQ cooking is quite common. Also if there is a lot of vehicle traffic in that city from jeepney buses, motorbikes, trucks and cars. Locals often inflate prices for foreigners and tourists. Haggle and negotiate nicely. Be firm and confident, but always be respectful and polite. Shop around, you can often get a better price. Ask around about local fair pricing for things you want to do. "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 PHP200 - 300 a day. So tipping PHP 20 - 50 is fine. I have permission to use this music from the following artist, and credited below: Del Sound - Lost Island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound/lost-island https://soundcloud.com/del-sound https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDelsound https://instagram.com/del_sound/ https://twitter.com/Del_Sound http://delsound.tumblr.com/ Travel Philippines series, Filipino culture, Filipina, Pinoy, Pinay, travel guide, documentary, vlog, video blog, video blogger, vlogging, blogging, hotels, accommodation, explorer, exploring, travel experience, travel tips, travel advice, food, comedy, wanderlust, things to do, tourist attractions, activities, islands, sea.

• published: 03 Oct 2015
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