Quick question for the Philippines regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Getting a SIM card in Philippines
Started by WanderlustCarl · 24 Mar 2026 · 2120 views
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:17
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 19:13
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 04:32
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:44
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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