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Best areas in Philippines

Started by NorthernLights · 22 Mar 2026 · 1048 views

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NorthernLights member
#1
22 Mar 2026 at 11:56
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

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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SacramentoSal member
#2
22 Mar 2026 at 17:58
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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BerlinBound member
#3
22 Mar 2026 at 23:02
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Berlin Bound

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AtlantaAce member
#4
23 Mar 2026 at 02:48
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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EuroExplorer member
#5
23 Mar 2026 at 11:47
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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YorkshireLad member
#6
23 Mar 2026 at 18:57
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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MelbourneMarc member
#7
23 Mar 2026 at 19:18
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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DetroitDan member
#8
23 Mar 2026 at 20:37
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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SunshineSteve member
#9
23 Mar 2026 at 23:16
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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MapleLeafMike member
#10
24 Mar 2026 at 08:39
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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PattayaDave member
#11
24 Mar 2026 at 13:35
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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DetroitDan member
#12
24 Mar 2026 at 16:48
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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TexasHeat member
#13
24 Mar 2026 at 23:31
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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BristolBen member
#14
25 Mar 2026 at 08:22
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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DallasDon member
#15
25 Mar 2026 at 09:35
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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SacramentoSal member
#16
25 Mar 2026 at 14:27
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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DCExplorer member
#17
25 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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OzzieTravels member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 01:57
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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EuroExplorer member
#19
26 Mar 2026 at 09:32
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.

Spent about $117/day all-in. Quality was good.

My tip: the late night crowd is different.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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WanderlustCarl member
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:58
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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