PracticalPhilippines Visa Extension: The 30 Days, the 9A and What It Costs
Nationals of about 157 countries enter the Philippines without a visa for 30 days. Staying longer means a 9A extension at the…
The Philippines guide that checks its numbers at the source
Which month suits which island, what a day on the ground really costs, which ferry actually keeps to its timetable. Every fare published here is checked at the source and dated.
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Islands & DestinationsMoalboal: The Sardine Run, Kawasan Canyoneering and What It Costs
Moalboal is the cheapest big-name marine encounter in the Philippines. The sardine ball sits about twenty metres off Panagsama beach, in water…
PracticalHow Much a Trip to the Philippines Costs, Line by Line
Two weeks in the Philippines runs from about 30 000 PHP to 170 000 PHP per person on the ground, depending entirely on how you travel. The gap between a backpacker and a comfortable…
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