Dress for the churches
Shoulders and knees covered for the basilica and the old town, and expect crowds on Sundays and public holidays.
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Carry pesos in cash
Cards work in malls and bigger restaurants, but tricycles, small restaurants and markets want Philippine pesos.
Read it in the storyCheck bags through to Cebu
Even with a through ticket, make sure your luggage is checked through to Cebu before you leave Frankfurt.
Read it in the storyDiving? Sort it before you go
For scuba you need a certification; without one, a Discover Scuba Diving session with an instructor is possible.
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Frankfurt to Cebu: three days on the island
Frankfurt via Bahrain and Manila to Cebu, then three days: the old town, the Moalboal sardine run and the Busay hills. Timings, transfers and tips.
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Southeast Asia packing list: the basics
A packing list for two to four weeks in Southeast Asia: documents, linen clothes, health, plugs and tech, checked against the current entry rules.
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Island hopping in the Philippines: packing list
What to pack for island hopping in the Philippines: boat days, snorkelling, diving, scooter rental on Cebu and cash for fees. Add-on to our basics list.
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Flying with camera gear in Southeast Asia
How to fly AirAsia, VietJet and Cebu Pacific with a full camera kit: what stays in the cabin, battery rules, and how to stay under the 7 kg limit.
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Camera packing list for Southeast Asia
Our full camera kit for Southeast Asia, how we protect it from humidity and salt water, and the drone rules for the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
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