How do you find the best-value travel insurance policy for travel to Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia and Worldwide Destinations? Easy, you might think, just google it, and more often you’ll be referred to a price-comparison travel insurance website, offering what appears to be the best deal or cheapest quotes, but there maybe an initial hidden catch.  Price-comparison sites are so powerful and used by so many customers, so consequently there is intense competition among online travel insurance companies to keep the price of their travel insurance products competitive or as low as possible to try […]

Although healthcare is generally expensive for the average Filipino, expats or international tourists may find it somewhat affordable for one-time minor treatment, although travel or long stay medical insurance is absolutely necessary Depending on your annual coverage or premiums you should aim to have medical coverage of at least US$100,000, for either a short stay tourist or long stay of 3 months+. Most travel insurance policy will have in excess of over US$ 1 Million+ coverage for a medical emergency Certain local annual pre-paid medical insurance that you may purchase or […]

There are so many money changers and foreign currency counters in Cebu City, that competition is very competitive, so consequently the customer will get the best deal. We’ve hand picked the best real-time currency exchange rates and remit cash-pickup counters in Cebu City for handling and converting your currency from or into the Philippine Peso (₱PHP), at SM City Mall, SM City Seaside Mall, Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park, I.T. Park, Fuente Osmeña Circle, Mango Square, General Maxilom Avenue, SM North Bus Terminal Cebu City, South Bus Terminal Cebu City, Colon Street, Mactan Island, The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Satellite Office inside Robinsons […]

Is it safe to travel from Cebu SM North and South Bus Terminals between 1:00am – 5:00am? Yes it’s perfectly safe to travel at dawn or early hours of the morning, both terminals are safe at those hours, terminal security are well located throughout the terminals, keep valuables by you at all times never leave valuables unattended especially camera equipment and smart phones MyBus route passes through Talisay City, Cebu City, Mandaue City up to Mactan Cebu International Airport, which is the same as the route proposed in the Cebu […]

Cebu Passenger Ferries Travel Guide​​ Passenger Ferries are a popular mode of transport for Filipinos all over Cebu and The Cebu Tourist, not just because it may the only way or most convenient way to reach a certain island in Cebu or Port, ferries in Cebu are cheap and and a relatively fast way to reach the islands surrounding Cebu and the Cebu Provinces With very frequent services connecting the Cebu islands you’ve got endless choices of places to visit We’ve compiled a list of ferry companies and connecting services from Cebu […]

Cebu boasts another of nature’s wonders that automatically lures The Cebu Tourist, its breathtaking waterfalls, hot and cold springs The Cebu waterfall chilled temperature will instantly relieve you from the forever baking sun and constant humidity. Plunge yourself into a mineral soaked Cebu hot spring, the calming vibe will soothe your body and soul and will definitely give your body the rest it needs after all that swimming and diving and you’ll definitely appreciate it The cold springs of the Cebu island are just one of the many natural attractions that have made Cebu appealing to both local and foreign tourists, […]

Metered Taxi and Grab App Taxi in Cebu Travel Guide Metered white taxis are everywhere in Cebu City, Preminum Black taxi, Grab taxi and Grab car available via mobile app to offer fixed-rate fares or quotes Although convenient, don’t automatically assume online app based Grab taxi and car are cheaper to hire in Cebu, just because it offers a fixed price or quote.  When in fact it’s nearly always more expensive to hire an app based taxi in Cebu, because there are hidden fees not immediately obvious.  The more traditional way of hiring or […]

The good news is that Cebu City is one of the best places in the Philippines for socialising and nightlife​, even though Cebu City is a tourist hub, the most noticeable community is made of Korean and Japanese students learning English, followed by international tourists, students and backpackers Cebu nightlife is pretty compact and you’ll only need a couple of nights out to get familiar with the best venues, the major nightclubs are almost all located in downtown Cebu City with a few more in the suburban areas […]

To ensure smooth Customs clearance, please read these guidelines thoroughly.  All persons, cargo and baggage are subject to a search at any time. (Sections 2210 & 2212, Customs Law) General Provisions  All articles, when imported from any foreign country into the Philippines, shall be subject to duty and tax upon each importation, even though previously exported from the Philippines, except as otherwise specifically provided in the Customs Code or in other laws. (Section 100, TCCP) Prohibited and Regulated Articles  The unlawful importation of prohibited articles (i.e. marijuana, cocaine […]

One of the worst things any traveller could experience in Cebu is a layover, and the annoying time gap between a hotel checkout and the time of your departing flight, bus or ferr Most of the time, you need to check out from a hotel or hostel, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm noon and then your flight, bus or ferry is not for another 5 to 8 hours, well Cebu City as the solution the “The Cebu City Travellers’ Lounges” and there is two to choose from At SM City Cebu […]