based on 33 experiences from female travelers
The culture is really different from my country. The housses are made with the things they had nearby but not with bricks. They don't care about animal, dogs are everywhere no leash and they are like trophies, I won't even talk about zoo and "farms". But even after all of this (and that's just a little part) it is beautiful landscape and beaches, so cheap when you don't go to tourist trap. I went to Puerto Princessa and Port Barton both in Palawan Island and loved it. I don't think I will come back one day but it was a thing to do, a whole other experience.
Posted: August 21, 2025Experienced: July, 2025Mitee
India
There are a lot of things to look at, especially the beaches. The water is clear and blue. And Mall of Asia is also there which is huge with a lots of shops and activities. There is a Venice mall too.
Posted: August 16, 2025Experienced: March, 2025I’ve been in the Philippines as an intern in English school in Cebu. There are numerous schools like this with many Asian students of all ages. So, I lived in the dormitory. I felt unsafe in the streets because the Philippines is kinda criminal country and you may be robbed by a local guy in broad daylight. But I’m Russian crazy girl and often walked alone 😅 This country is really beautiful and expenses are very low. If you have company, I advise you to visit the Philippines. Or, you may go study alone like me)
Posted: July 31, 2025Nicole
Philippines
Fairly safe because I went to an urban area. Fewer people and less traffic when you go in the middle of the day between 10 am to 2 pm. I stayed at an air bnb in Lapulapu area and it was 1,500 per night. It has a pool area and for the transportation, you can get by with grab taxi, a jeepney or when you're feeling brave like me, I use Mototaxi (motorcycle 🏍️) to get by places. So much faster and affordable. But you can rent a car too if you know how to drive which unfortunately am not. So far, lots of good restaurants everywhere and good food to eat in places like SM and Ayala.
Posted: July 29, 2025Experienced: June, 2025Megan
United States
We went to Manila because our plane landed here and we shopped in the malls around Chinatown. This area is the area we felt the least safe in overall during the trip, but it wasn't bad. The city is overpopulated and there was a lot of trash and pollution. We were also the only people who were visibly tourists since we are White and there were no other White people in the area. The shopping was generic and the street food made us sick. I don't recommend Manila. Cebu was great! We went down to Moalboal to swim with the whale sharks, go to Kawasan Falls (we didn't go canyoneering, just walked to the falls), and saw the sardine run. Everything was lovely. Still a little dirty but it is a third-world country. If you go to the whale shark tour, make sure you arrive at the viewing site by 5am. If you're later than that, you'll wait quite a while. Also, whale sharks don't like sun. If possible, go on a cloudy day. We also took a ferry from the cebu city area over to Bohol. We left from the Tag port which I recommend. It's closer to the Tarsier sanctuary. A storm delayed our trip to Bohol a few hours and that was a shame because Bohol was my favorite place we went. We also we to Siargoa. I'll return to write more details later. If anyone is planning a trip to the Philippines, feel free to reach out.
Posted: July 4, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Based on 62 local experiences
Based on 62 local experiences
Generally, this city is safer than other places in Manila. It has a lot of malls, shared spaces, and events places to go to. Just keep your belongings safe and better ask authorities for directions and assistance.
Posted: September 4, 2025