15 Things to Know for FIRST-TIMERS Traveling to The Philippines 🇵🇭
Discover the vibrant heart of the Philippines, from the modern avenues of Manila's BGC and Rockwell to the cool mountain retreats of Baguio and Tagaytay. This collection offers a taste of the diverse experiences awaiting first-time visitors, blending urban excitement with natural beauty and local charm.
BGC
BGC (Bonifacio Global City) is highlighted as a well-connected area in Manila with fast internet and fiber optics, making it a good base for digital nomads. It is also mentioned as a place where one can find malls to escape the heat.
bonasio
BGC (Bonifacio Global City) is highlighted as a place where the internet works really well with Globe Telecom. It is also mentioned as a place where one can find malls to escape the heat.
BGC bonasio High Street
BGC High Street is a beautiful place to walk around with many roundabouts.
Rockwell
Rockwell is suggested as a possible base location within Metro Manila.
Estancia
Estancia is suggested as a possible base location within Metro Manila.
Maati
Maati (likely Makati) is mentioned as a possible base location within Metro Manila, though the speaker feels it is getting outdated.
Alabang
Alabang is suggested as a possible base location within Metro Manila.
bagio
Baguio is mentioned as a place the speaker visited for one day, using their Manila Airbnb as a base. Roosters were also heard.
Batangas
Batangas is mentioned as a place outside of Manila where internet speed might not be fast.
Tagai
Tagaytay is mentioned as a place outside of Manila where internet speed might not be super fast.
Market Market
Market Market mall is mentioned as a place to exchange money at Sandre.
SM malls
SM Malls are mentioned for offering plenty of food options.
mega World malls
Mega World Malls are mentioned for offering plenty of food options.