Travel Tips

So you want to get out of your couch and the comfort of your neighborhood? Then copy-paste these travel tips to help you go around freely and away from many potential trouble or inconvenience.

• To save on luggage space, roll your clothes instead of laying them flat.
  
  
• Always keep some loose change in your pocket. So you can get around even by tricycles.
  
  
• Always bring tissue paper in your travel. It can be used in 101 ways.
  
  
• Never hesitate to ask locals for help or direction. They are always ready to help a traveler in distress.
  
  
• One of the sterling virtues of a traveler is PATIENCE
  
  
• When in a foreign place, be ready with your smile. Locals would be more willing to warm up to you.
  
  
• When traveling, dress conservatively. Its not practical to bring heavy clothes.
  
  
• When you see cute children while traveling, NEVER give them token coins or candies. It will damage their moral values.
  
  
• When exploring a cave, always bring at least 3 sources of light for your safety.
  
  
• Never feed wild animals. They become aggressive later on and may hurt other tourists.
  
  
• Never tempt locals by leaving your things unattended.
  
  
• Always pay when the service is done. AS much as possible, never pay your guides in advance.
  
  
• To get great Filipino food, try to get invited to eat inside a local’s home.
  
  
• To avoid creasing your clothes put each clothing inside a plastic. You can also roll it to save on luggage space.
  
  
• When crossing a road for the first time, observe first the locals. You may get caught jaywalking!
  
  
• Never enter a cave without a guide. Caves can be very dangerous to the brave, but stupid.
  
  
• Please do not collect sand from Boracay as souvenir. Its sugary white sand is almost irreplaceable.
  
  
• Avoid staying under the tropical sun for long periods. Too much sun can actually cook you skin! One or two hours should be enough for good sun bathing.
  
  
• Always bring a cap when discovering places, especially during the summer months.
  
  
• You should bring basic medicines when you travel. These are for colds, stomach cramps, and fever.
  
  
• When traveling for a long period, go to the dentist first. A tooth ache can ruin a great vacation
  
  
• When going for long walks, its best to bring an umbrella. It can significantly lessen exhaustion from heat.
  
  
• Don’t forget to bring a good pair of slippers when traveling.
  
  
• One of the most useful things to have in travel is a malong. It can be used as a blanket, a beach apparel, or a simple body cover.
  
  
• It’s always better to smile and greet the locals you encounter. It makes your travel more positive.
  
  
• Should you eat exotic food offered to you? Why not? They’re made of the same organic compounds as the beef we eat. Besides, its not good shaming a host. But if its made of endangered animal like the sea turtle or deer meat, then have the moral obligation to say no.
  
  
• If you’re not used to it, avoid eating coconut and drinking its juice in the morning. It may cause you great stomach discomfort.
  
  
• Instead of a lot of cash, bring an ATM card. Most of the destinations in the Philippines already have ATM machines.
  
  
• For the girls, try not to wear very skimpy clothing while walking the streets of a rural area. The locals may not find it proper.