Quick question for the Philippines regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there last year and had a great time but I've heard some crackdowns happened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Started by AustinAlex · 4 Mar 2026 · 629 views
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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5 Mar 2026 at 11:41
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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5 Mar 2026 at 20:28
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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6 Mar 2026 at 02:41
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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6 Mar 2026 at 05:53
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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6 Mar 2026 at 09:41
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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6 Mar 2026 at 19:18
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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6 Mar 2026 at 19:55
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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7 Mar 2026 at 03:32
This matches my experience. Philippines is underrated.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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7 Mar 2026 at 22:31
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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8 Mar 2026 at 04:41
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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8 Mar 2026 at 11:40
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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