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What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.
11 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Manila, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.
Common scams in Manila — and how to avoid them →
6 places worth your time in Manila, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Top places to visit in Manila →
6 dishes to eat in Manila, what is in them, and where they belong.
5 customs and traditions in Manila — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Traditional things to do in Manila →
How to travel around Manila — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Getting around Manila: transport and taxi apps →
2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Manila that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.
Rules to follow in Manila — laws and customs travellers must know →
3 emergency services in Manila you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Emergency numbers in Manila — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Manila — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Best places to shop in Manila — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →
