15 things I wish I knew before visiting the Philippines, this is a guide to Budget, itinerary, route, safety everything you need to know before visiting the beautiful country of the Philippines! Any questions about The Philippines, let me know down below and I will get back to you! Booking Transport - https://www.bookaway.com/routes/philippines/?offer_id=34&aff_id=2318 El Nido Tours - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=31090&aff_adid=650217&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-GB%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Del%2520nido%26spm%3DHome.TopSearchBar%3Aany%3A%3AMwebMainBanner%3ATopSearchBar.SearchInput%26clickId%3Dffbeeb7b19 Canyoneering Tour - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=31090&aff_adid=650217&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-GB%2Factivity%2F3874-canyoning-kawasan-falls-adventure-cebu%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Dd783232f85 My Travel Insurance - https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=joel&utm_source=joel&utm_medium=Ambassador Get yourself an eSIM! - https://lnk2.io/wKy8rsg ($3 OFF using code - JOEL8066) Joel's Socials Instagram: @joelfriendy (www.instagram/joelfriendy) Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelfriendtravel TikTok: @joelfriendy (www.tiktok.com/@joelfriendy?lang=en) Twitter: @joelfriendy Website: www.joelfriendy.com Emilia's Socials Instagram: @emiliabeattie (www.instagram/emiliabeattie) TikTok: @emiliabeattie (https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliabeattie) YouTube - @Emilia Beattie Best Travel card - https://revolut.com/referral/joelg5nz SUPPORT US! 💸 Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/joelfriendy?locale.x=en_GB My Travel Insurance - https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=joel&utm_source=joel&utm_medium=Ambassador Worldpackers - https://www.worldpackers.com/promo/JOEL?utm_campaign=JOEL&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=affiliate (DISCOUNT CODE = JOEL) All the Products I use - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/joelfriendy 10% OFF Scuba Diving Course (Koh Tao) - https://blog5.groovesell.com/a/pPHeEYue354l - KIT LIST Filtered Water Bottle - https://amzn.to/33XnbWX My map on my wall - https://amzn.to/3nI67uB My Backpack - https://amzn.to/33BAoUV *THIS IS THE BEST My Drone - https://amzn.to/3SrrQ6P My camera - https://amzn.to/3FKm8GH My Wide Angle lens - https://amzn.to/3GJTnez My all-around lens - https://amzn.to/3AmjRQL My super-long lens - https://amzn.to/3FKxMkP My Vlogging Camera - https://amzn.to/3Bdy6t3 My microphone - https://amzn.to/3tHwLHH My phone stabiliser - https://amzn.to/3tGes5K My 360 Camera - https://amzn.to/33M6woG My waterproof bag - https://amzn.to/3tE9WVq My Music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/b6mplx The links above are affiliate links and may give me a small amount of money if you decide to purchase anything after clicking these links. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - The Philippines 0:32 - When to go? 1:32 - Friendly Filipinos 1:54 - Don’t visit the cities 2:07 - Sim Cards 2:28 - Transport in the Philippines 2:54 - Booking Transport 3:39 - BUDGET? 4:29 - Whale Sharks 5:10 - Accommodation 5:46 - Scooters 6:08 - Visa on Entry 6:28 - I bet you didn’t know this 6:53 - Island Hopping tours 7:27 - 1-month Itinerary! 8:22 - MUST VISIT PLACES 8:59 - Is the Philippines safe?

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