Response to a reader concern about travelling to the Philippines.
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Dear Blossoms Blog Readers,
Recently we had a question from one of our readers regarding traveling to the Philippines. We must say, this sparked our interest–and maybe the interest of a few other readers.
Anyone have any comments about traveling to the philippines. US state dept has warnings about travel to the PI. Friend i work with has a filipino wife and says PI isn’t a safe place to go to. Several travel agents said so also. Any comment ? Want to go but want to be safe. National Geographic channel had a special on it calling it the kidnap capital.
–Henry
Well, Henry– Today is your lucky day! We went to the ladies in know–Our Visa Support Team, and they have a few tips for you!
Interested? Keep reading.
This is what CB Visa Department leader Elena had to say:
Yes, the US Dept. has had this warning for some time now.
1) Many of our visa clients stay near an airport, in a reputable hotel and invite the fiancée/family to stay with them.
2) Others exercise extreme caution when traveling, dress moderately and travel to their fiancée’s homes. We have not had any reports of kidnapping, vandalism, etc.
Hope this helps.
Aloha,
Elena
CB Visa Staff
So, Guys, there are a few precautions you may want to take when you’re in the Philippines. Use common sense, don’t flash your money around. It wouldn’t hurt to have a friend or two in the area who could show you around (your fiancee and her family).
We’ve also found some great links to share with you about general travel safety and some about traveling to the PI, too.
Safety tips for travelers to the Philippines
We hope these help! We’ve helped thousands of Fil-Am couples get together, and many of our clients safely travel to the Philippines each year, so it *IS* possible to travel there and have the trip of a lifetime!
Aloha All,
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I have been all over PH. Only places a little shaky and dangerous are areas in eastern Mindanao in provinces–I wouldn’t go there. Can go Davao, CDO, Zamboanga, and others–OK. Use some sense, leave the gold and high dollar cameras and stuff at home, dress plain and keep mouth shut. Is good place to listen instead of talk.
I went to the PHilippines the first week in August and was there for a week. Stayed in a very nice hotel for two nights and a crappy hotel for two nights and out on Samal Island at a resort for two nights. I did not have any problems and did not notice anyone “checking” me out in a suspicious way. I did hear that you have to be careful and think smart when you are there. Don’t go out alone walking the streets at night. The Philippines is a very poor country.
Hope this helps.
Hello to interested Philippenes travelers. I met a very unique lady on cb in September of 2008. I went to the Philippines in July, 2009 to meet her and see the Philippines for the forst time. I flew into Manila and met her there. We stayed in Manila for a few then flew to Davao and stayed a couple of days. We then rented a van and traveled 5 hours to her family’s home, where i stayed for 3 weeks. We traveled by van, back to Davao and stayed a couple more nights before I returned to the US. I had no problems and the people were very freindly and anxious to meet and talk. I traveled around with her and some of her relatives most of the time. There are deffinatly places you do not want be, or go, same as here in the US. I suggest going and use common sense when it comes to places that you could find trouble. There are many honest and freindly people that will gladly escort you, guide you, and even educate you on their beautiful country. You will see everything from rich to poor. You will see the beauty and the beast, but you will enjoy your visit and will want to return again, to see what you didn’t get to. Hope this will ease your mind.