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We are thinking of holidaying in Southern France this summer, picking 3 locations as a base and spending ~5 days in each, visiting in last week of June and first week of July. My current short list is Avignon, Nimes, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Beziers, Perpignan and Carcassonne. [more inside]
posted by biffa around Parañaque, Philippines at 2:20 PM - 8 answers

Planning a trip to Southern Spain over the Christmas and New Year holiday. Malaga, Seville, Granada. [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh around Parañaque, Philippines at 9:10 AM - 4 answers

I'll be entering the Philippines from Europe, on a US passport, and the posted entry requirements are confusing. Has anyone made a similar trip recently? [more inside]
posted by Mngo around Manila, Philippines at 2:32 AM - 2 answers

I'm traveling to the Philippines very soon, and it's the rainy season--I'm told to expect it to rain heavily pretty much all the time. I'll need to carry a backpack with a laptop in it around with me many days. Please recommend a good waterproof (or -resistant) backpack! Ideally 20-30L, not particularly hike-y or sport-y looking, available in black, and with a side bottle pocket. Any other gear recommendations are welcome, as well. I'll already be packing a light rain jacket, quick-dry synthetic clothes, and shoes that can get wet.
posted by rhiannonstone around Manila, Philippines at 7:48 PM - 14 answers

I'm going to the Philippines in December. I don't know the full agenda yet; I know some time will be spent in Manila and some time somewhere more rural. What clothes are appropriate for women? I have seen conflicting information. Are shorts appropriate? Jeans? Will it be too hot for jeans? Only dresses? Must my shoulders and knees be covered at all times? Shoes? Other ideas? Thanks!
posted by Ms Vegetable around Philippines at 2:33 PM - 8 answers

I know NOTHING about the Philippines and next to nothing about international travel. But my friends and I want to spend 2-3 weeks there. [more inside]
posted by jander03 around Philippines at 3:10 PM - 5 answers

I am in awe of the footage of New Years Eve in Manila. Where can I stay to get a view like this in Manila on NYE? [more inside]
posted by reeddavid around Manila, Philippines at 11:27 AM - 3 answers

What's cool in Metro Manila, Philippines? I'm new and I need friends. [more inside]
posted by Hawk V around Philippines at 12:46 AM - 10 answers

Sunday breakfast recommendation in Singapore, and recommendations for good food in Manila around Pasig City and Quezon City? Also time for a taxi from Quezon City to airport? [more inside]
posted by AnnaRat around Manila, Philippines at 4:11 PM - 10 answers

Suggestions for one-day trips this June out of Cagayan de Oro* in southern Philippines? [more inside]
posted by night kitchen around Cagayan de Oro, Philippines at 7:55 PM - 2 answers

What's the story on roadside poetry in the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by Ideefixe around Philippines at 2:55 PM - 2 answers

Headed to Palawan, Philippines. What should I see/do/eat? What shouldn't I miss? Hotel recommendations? [more inside]
posted by bardic around Palawan, Philippines at 1:54 AM - 5 answers

Philippines in September? My fiance and I our planning our honeymoon and we were thinking about going to the Philippines this September. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a good idea for a honeymoon? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti around Philippines at 1:13 PM - 4 answers

How do I kill 12 hours in Manilla? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik around Manila, Philippines at 5:24 PM - 5 answers

I need help mentally preparing myself or the conditions and culture of the Philippines, where I will be working for the next 8 months. I'll be doing marine research around Cebu and Bohol. So many questions. [more inside]
posted by eagle-bear around Philippines at 8:46 PM - 8 answers

Things to do on New Year's Eve in Manila? [more inside]
posted by mamaquita around Manila, Philippines at 8:38 PM - 5 answers

Where should I spend 12 days in the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine around Philippines at 12:27 AM - 8 answers

My wife wants to send stamps to a friend in the Philippines so the friend can write back easily. What type of stamps should she buy?
posted by stuboo around Philippines at 11:34 AM - 10 answers

It looks like I'll be spending 1 or 2 weeks in Manila next month, and I've got lots of questions. [more inside]
posted by buildmyworld around Manila, Philippines at 10:31 AM - 8 answers

More Philippines ?'s - Going to Cebu in about 10 days with my brother. Have no idea where to stay, what to do, what to bring ect... [more inside]
posted by nintendo around Cebu, Philippines at 8:19 AM - 1 answer