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06-01-22 21:37 #15231
Posts: 462Advice please
So after 2 years of pandemic lockdown and then a three stint back in the RP this life back in my home country is kind of boring.
What positive tips do you guys have to settle back into home life? Or am I just going to be working towards my next trip?
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06-01-22 21:20 #15230
Posts: 3410Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
Maybe something to consider?
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06-01-22 15:26 #15229
Posts: 170Originally Posted by TheRose [View Original Post]
I would personally deem a tourist scam to be not having the meter on at all or taking you wrong route. One of my friends got in a taxi on Burgos, asked to go to Greenbelt, but was so drunk he woke up in the taxi at the base of mountains beyond BGC! That's a scam!
While it's great to share advice this isn't something I'll be following. The times when an extra 50 has been requested were on public holidays or when it was raining heavily. With the situation with grabs at the moment, I'd prefer to pay 50 than not get a ride at all. If it was 500 or something then there'd be an issue worth arsing about with.
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06-01-22 08:30 #15228
Posts: 333Originally Posted by TheRose [View Original Post]
At The exit they All had lists which "official prices."
I said no way.
What Kind of tourist scam is that?
And believe me no one would take you with Meter. They Just leave you there.
I went to the other Terminal.
Again the same, no Meter. Only official lists quoting 700 p to my hotel!
No way.
I went up to the Street and took a taxi from the Street.
He also did not wanted to use meter, but was ok with 500 p.
Was it always that Bad in Cebu airport?
One of the most things I hate is these taxi mafia.
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06-01-22 04:16 #15227
Posts: 59Originally Posted by Muttley81 [View Original Post]
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05-31-22 23:33 #15226
Posts: 6844Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
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05-31-22 18:59 #15225
Posts: 102At Goffering and at Muttley, thank you!
Originally Posted by Muttley81 [View Original Post]
Are there any app for calling a Taxi in AC and / or near P. Burgos?
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05-31-22 06:40 #15224
Posts: 170Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
Honestly speaking if you have problems with your knees you'll struggle to get in tricycle. I'm same height, you have to step in and almost fall backwards, getting out is trickier. Jeepny are also likely to be a struggle as they have limited height available, unless you're able to park yourself right next to door. Just a note also, tricycles are generally banned within Makati, so you may get one around Burgos area but they wouldn't for example take you into Salcedo to one of nice restaurants there.
If one of taxi drivers is decent always option to get his number and text him in advance of your journey.
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05-31-22 06:17 #15223
Posts: 3410Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
For travelling further away, I've never had issues with Grab not taxis but I will admit that was pre pandemic.
Enjoy. G.
P.S. You don't want to stay in your room the whole trip but it's very easy to have girls come to you if you aren't feeling well.
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05-30-22 20:46 #15222
Posts: 102Local transportation methods?
My trip is scheduled for mid-July and I'm so ready!
A question about getting around within Manila and AC safely and reasonably priced: I am 6'1" tall and I'm a big guy. Over 300 lbs. From the dozens of YT Vlogs I've seen I'm fairly sure I will never fit in a trike. And with bad knees, I'm not really able to walk more than a few hundred yards at any one time. I know trikes are probably fairly safe and certainly cheap for short distances, say from Walking Street to my hotel or to Perimeter Rd. But it looks like I probably can't use them? Am I correct?
So that means my next best options seem to be:
Grab. I have the app, of course. I know its a bit more expensive than a trike, but I can handle 7-10 trips per day if they cost $5-6.
- Saw some recent posts that wait time for a Grab is getting longer. Over 20 minutes?
- Probably best for taking a girl back to my hotel?
- Probably best for getting to other local regions like Ermita to P. Burgos, Malate to Greenbelt?
Taxis. Seems like a bad option: more expensive, taxi mafias, scam drivers who "forget" to use the meter.
For longer rides. Jeepnys? Not sure they are safe from pickpockets, don't really know the routes, and not door to door, but very inexpensive.
Are there other options? Are my assumptions above accurate?
Thanks for any advice.
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05-29-22 16:51 #15221
Posts: 1056Halth Pass Check
Originally Posted by Nightrider1 [View Original Post]
Eg: there is a new change tomorrow, 30th, where proof of a negative pre departure Covid result is needed for vaccinated. If you want to be a dumpsky, relying on some youtube loser, go ahead.
You would be best checking several reputable airlines as they all outsource that stuff to firms like join sherpa.
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05-29-22 15:09 #15220
Posts: 690Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
Annoying as I could have arrived a day earlier if I had known. As for insurance I could cancel but it was not expensive so will keep it. I dint see anything about insurance on the P A website.
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05-29-22 14:13 #15219
Posts: 6844Originally Posted by Nightrider1 [View Original Post]
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05-29-22 11:09 #15218
Posts: 116One health pass
What about the one health pass? Are we still required to do that be / S does anyone know? It was required when I went there in March. I am planning on another trip in July.
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05-28-22 19:49 #15217
Posts: 28You sound good to go, Albert! I'the get the 2nd booster if you have time but I think the requirement is only one booster!
To everyone else. I appreciate the responses from my first post regarding this matter! We can now all cancel travel insurance as well.. Just bought that a couple days ago. damn!
Originally Posted by Albert9989 [View Original Post]