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Travel note: I entered using the relevant visa or travel authorization available for my Nepalese passport at the time.
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| S.No | Details | Date | Amount | Currency | Amount (NPR) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~1000/night | — | — | — | 2,000 | Accommodation |
| 2 | ~800/day | — | — | — | 1,600 | Food & Dining |
| 3 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 4 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 5 | — | — | — | — | 200 | Activities |
| 6 | — | — | — | — | 500 | Transport |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | 3,500 | Transport |
| 8 | ~750/night | — | — | — | 1,500 | Accommodation |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | 1,200 | Food & Dining |
| 10 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 11 | — | — | — | — | 2,500 | Activities |
| 12 | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | Activities |
| 13 | — | — | — | — | 4,000 | Transport |
| 14 | ~1500/night | — | — | — | 3,000 | Accommodation |
| 15 | — | — | — | — | 1,600 | Food & Dining |
| 16 | — | — | — | — | 2,000 | Activities |
| 17 | — | — | — | — | 3,000 | Transport |
| 18 | ~900/night | — | — | — | 2,700 | Accommodation |
| 19 | ~700/day | — | — | — | 2,100 | Food & Dining |
| 20 | — | — | — | — | 1,500 | Activities |
| 21 | — | — | — | — | 1,400 | Activities |
| 22 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 23 | — | — | — | — | 100 | Activities |
| 24 | Free | — | — | — | — | Activities |
| 25 | — | — | — | — | 600 | Transport |
| 26 | — | — | — | — | 500 | Connectivity |
| 27 | — | — | — | — | 30 | Insurance |
| 28 | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | Miscellaneous |
| 29 | — | — | — | — | 500 | Miscellaneous |
| 30 | — | — | — | — | 600 | Transport |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | PHP 39,100 + USD 30 |
| Total | 0.00 | 39,130 |
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U.S. advisory is Level 2 overall, with Do Not Travel notices for Sulu Archipelago and Marawi City.
Visa-free eligibility is passport-dependent. Verify current entry policy on official DFA channels before booking.
Immigration screening may request onward/return ticket and passport validity aligned with the intended stay.
The official currency is the Philippine Peso (PHP). Cash is widely used, especially on smaller islands, local markets, and for tricycles and jeepneys. ATMs are common in cities like Manila and Cebu but can run dry on remote islands, so always withdraw cash before heading to less-visited areas. Bring a backup card.
Getting around requires combining land, sea, and air travel across the 7,000+ islands. Jeepneys and tricycles are the cheapest local transport. Metered taxis are available in cities but always insist the meter is running. Domestic flights connect major islands but low-cost carriers are known for delays and cancellations. Ferries serve inter-island routes.
Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not included, a 10% tip is a good guideline. Tip hotel staff, tour guides, and drivers around 50-100 PHP for small services. Porters at airports typically receive 20-50 PHP per bag.
The dry season from November to May is the ideal time, with sunny skies and lower humidity. The coolest and most comfortable months are December to February. The rainy season runs June to October, with August onward being peak typhoon season. Surfing on the east coast (Siargao) is best from September to November.
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📍 Manila
On December 28, 2024, I flew from Kathmandu to Manila with Thai Airways via Bangkok. I had a 12-hour transit in Bangkok before continuing to Manila. After arriving, I took a Grab taxi to my hostel and stayed in Manila.
📍 Manila
I spent another day in Manila and stayed there for the second night.
📍 Cebu
After two nights in Manila, I flew to Cebu and spent the day there.
📍 Moalboal
I went to Moalboal and spent one day there.
📍 Cebu area
I traveled to the whale swimming area and stayed there for the night.
📍 Cebu
The next morning, I did the whale swimming activity, and in the evening I was back in Cebu.
📍 Puerto Princesa
The next day, I flew to Puerto Princesa and stayed there that day.
📍 Long Beach
The following day, I went to Long Beach and stayed there.
📍 Puerto Princesa to Male
The next day, I returned to Puerto Princesa Airport and flew onward through Cebu, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur before continuing to Male.
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Chicken or pork braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves, the Filipino national dish.
Whole roasted pig with incredibly crispy skin, the centerpiece of Filipino celebrations.
Sour soup with pork or shrimp, tamarind broth, and vegetables like kangkong and radish.
Crispy spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables, served with sweet chili sauce.
Shaved ice dessert layered with sweet beans, jellies, fruits, leche flan, and ube ice cream.
Sizzling plate of chopped pig face, ears, and liver seasoned with calamansi and chili.
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The bustling capital where Spanish colonial history meets modern urban energy. Explore the walled city of Intramuros with Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, wander through Binondo — the world's oldest Chinatown — for dim sum and street food, and visit the vibrant Makati district for nightlife and rooftop dining. Rizal Park offers a green escape in the city center.
📍 Open in Google Maps →The Queen City of the South and gateway to the Visayas islands. Visit the historic Basilica del Santo Nino and Magellan's Cross marking the birthplace of Christianity in the Philippines. Head south to Oslob to swim with whale sharks, chase the turquoise cascades of Kawasan Falls, or take a day trip to Moalboal for sardine run snorkeling with millions of swirling fish.
📍 Open in Google Maps →A tiny island famous for its 4-kilometer White Beach with powdery sand and crystal-clear shallow waters that glow turquoise. Station 1 has the widest, quietest stretch of sand while Station 2 buzzes with restaurants and bars. Try kiteboarding at Bulabog Beach on the windward side, cliff-jump at Ariel's Point, and end each day watching one of the Philippines' most spectacular sunsets over the sea.
📍 Open in Google Maps →Consistently voted one of the world's most beautiful islands. El Nido offers jaw-dropping island-hopping tours through the Bacuit Archipelago with hidden lagoons, towering limestone karsts, and pristine beaches. Coron features sunken Japanese WWII shipwrecks for diving and crystal-clear freshwater lakes like Kayangan. The entire province is a paradise of untouched jungle, coral reefs, and turquoise water.
📍 Open in Google Maps →The capital of Palawan and home to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you glide by boat through a dramatic 8.2-kilometer cave system with cathedral-like chambers and limestone formations. The Honda Bay island-hopping tour offers snorkeling with sea turtles and starfish, while the Iwahig Firefly Watching tour lights up the mangrove river at night.
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