Stay in Puerto Galera - http://badladz.com/ Here's another video for the Philippines travel guide series. Another reason why you want pack light in the Philippines is that the transportations system here is NOT seamless. It's not like the West. To any destination, you may have to take 3 or 4 different types of transportation. To really enjoy yourself in the Philippines, pack LIGHT. You'll have less to carry and less to worry about. 1 backpack is ideal. Don't flash your expensive stuff around and look like you know where you're going. Another reason it's good to pack light is that people will think there's nothing worth stealing from you. When you get here, DON'T put your luggage into the boot of the taxi. They have been known to drive off as soon as the boot is shut. If that happens, you'll never see your luggage again. The value of your luggage is more than the taxi driver will make in a year or two. Quick Tips: 1. Whenever you get a taxi in the Philippines, always make sure the meter is turned on and that your taxi driver knows where you are going. 2. Money changers in Manila have tricks to give you less money than you gave them, and they have tricks to slip bills under the table without you noticing! Keep a close eye on their bills and their hands! 3. Be careful giving money to street people when you travel in the Philippines. For one, you are just perpetuating a problem. You can also pull out your wallet to help and find it snatched out of your hands and halfway down the street before you can shout 'Stop!' 4. Wear your backpack on your front when on public transportation in Manila. Even if you think you're being careful, a tourist who's rucksack is on their... ruck... is a tempting target. 5. If you have trouble with the Philippines police, pay the first person who stops you for anything. The longer you wait, the more people will get involved, and everyone will need a bribe to forget they saw you. 6. Insect repellent - BRING SOME or BUY SOME in the Philippines- After dark mosquitos can be voracious little bloodsuckers and they'll dive-bomb straight for your ankles! As always, keep your wits about you. Enjoy the Philippines travel tips, and if you have any more, send them to sean@badladz.com! == Packing light is great! It gives your taxi driver less temptation to steal from you or rip you off. (You'll just look like a poor backpacker!) All the same... Here's some tips to help make your taxi experiences as simple as possible when you travel in the Philippines 1. Get a taxi in the 'departures' area of the airport In most international airports the 'arrivals' pickup area is filled with scammers and bad taxi drivers. They've got a continual stream of desperate travelers asking them for rates so they know they can typically quote an insanely high price and still get a passenger. The departures area is different. These taxi drivers are just dropping off their riders at the airport and are happy to get anyone into their taxi for the drive back into town. Because of this, prices will be lower and you're less likely to find someone trying to drain your wallet of all that foreign currency you just filled it with. 2. Know where you are going before getting in the cab If you don't know where you are going it's all too easy for you taxi driver to rip you off. They can drive you around in circles, tell you there is traffic on the main route, or even drive you to the other side of town! Don't give them this opportunity. If your taxi driver sees that you have a map, he'll be less likely to drive you in circles. 3. Don't put your bag in the trunk It happens all the time. An unknowing tourist puts their bag in the back of an unknown cab and their driver hits the gas before they hop in the passengers seat. Their bag is gone, they have no idea where it's headed, and the police won't help at all! Keep in mind, the things in your bag may be worth more than your driver will earn in a year or two! Don't tempt them into an early 'bonus'. Losing your luggage and passport on arrival to a new country is a great way to ruin your vacation. == Looking for a great place to stay in the Philippines? Come to Badladz! Badladz Adventure Resort Muelle Pier, Puerto Galera 5203, Philippines +63 43 287 3184   +63 919 577 2823   +63 920 955 6410 (Mobile) ‎ http://badladz.com Badladz Beach Resort Small Tabinay Beach, Puerto Galera 5200, Philippines +63 43 287 3693   +63 919 577 2823   +63 920 955 6410 (Mobile) ‎ http://badladz.com To get more information about living, partying, playing and traveling in the Philippines, check out http://www.resortrebel.com. Here I'll post videos and articles all about the Philippines, and how you can enjoy everything it has to offer.

• published: 01 Nov 2011
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