Manila - Post Report Question and Answers
But don't forget your:
calm. - Apr 2024
Sunscreen and bathing suit. - Mar 2023
anything can be bought via Amazon. - Mar 2023
Patience.. smile.. cash.. - May 2022
Patience. - Apr 2021
SCUBA gear, swimsuit, sunscreen, and sense of adventure. - Oct 2020
Flip flops and sturdy car. - Feb 2020
Patience, as it will take you longer to do things and get places than it does other places. Summer clothes and sunscreen are a must. - May 2018
Sunscreen. - Feb 2017
Sunblock and bugs spray. - Jul 2016
Sunscreen - Jan 2016
patience, patience, patience. - Jan 2016
sense of humor and patience. Bring a lot of patience :)) When Filipinos ask you to wait a little, they say: "for a while, ma'am/sir", and this "for a while" can be anywhere from 2 to 42 minutes. So bring lots of patience. - Jan 2016
Protection sunscreen etc... - Sep 2015
Patience. - Aug 2015
Smile, patience, umbrella, rubber boots. - Aug 2015
Umbrella, flip flops, car parts such as tires, favorite holiday treats. - Sep 2014
Bring your curiosity with you so that you can explore and enjoy what the Philippines have to offer. - Jan 2014
Suitcase, sunglasses, bathing suit, and scuba gear. - Dec 2013
Lonely Planet. - Nov 2013
Larger-size clothes and shoes. It is difficult to find large sizes in Manila. - Apr 2013
Patience and plenty of things to entertain yourself at home. - Feb 2013
Meds! Bring any medications you like from home. Cold and sinus medicines are not very good here, and some have been banned in the US/Canada, so I would recommend bringing them from home. - Sep 2012
Umbrella, swimsuit, patience. - May 2012
Patience. Filipinos are very-nice, but lack the efficiency other Asian cultures are known for. When you go out to eat, expect each person to get their meals at a different time (sometimes 15-20 minutes apart), expect to hear a lot of "wait a while" and you'll always be stuck behind people on escalators -- no walking up them here!Long lines for everything, lack of organization for most things. Even local flights are most often delayed (have plenty of reading material with you before heading to the airport!). - Mar 2012
hot weather gear, insect repellant, swimming and scuba gear and air filter! - Jan 2012
Summer clothes. Sunglasses. Umbrella. Patience. - Jul 2011
Sunscreen and sense of humor! - May 2011
patience and realization that Filipinos are Asian, first and foremost. - May 2011
Personal hygiene items, feminine products, cold and flu medicines, anti-diahhreals, summer clothes, and sense of adventure. Most of all, bring your patience, beacuse you will need it to stay sane. - Feb 2010
Car, sunglasses, piano, sports equipment, air cleaner, computer all-in-one printer/scanner/fax! Spices. Hair care products...and hair color if you do your own. Can't get the right colors here. - Jan 2010
Summer weight clothing and fabrics; patience! - Jul 2009
Summer clothes, swimsuits, sandals, and patience. - Apr 2009
Patience, patience and more patience. Good humour. Clothing in sizes larger than U.S. size M. - Jun 2008
