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Heading out from home? We’ve gathered some tips to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be.
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Most major places take cards, however smaller shops may require cash. It is highly recommended to carry cash when leaving the city, as smaller community’s are mostly cash driven.
The currency here is Philippine peso. The symbol is ₱ or PHP.
All ATM’s charge PHP250 flat fee per withdrawal. (03/2020)
6 000 PHP should be enough for a few days.
If you’re asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.
Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.
Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.
If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.
Tipping is not expected, but is appreciated by service staff.
€ 0,90
€ 2,70
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This one! It’s the standard American plug.
They drive on the right side of the road here.
Google and Apple Maps both work well here.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option.
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