When you travel to a different region of the world, it is important to think about what you might need to purchase at home before you start an adventure. Are you a westerner? Or a native returning home?
Then you have to decide once you get there:
Will you be backpacking? Staying in hostels/resorts/hotels/motels or with a friend/family? Will you be renting a car, or traveling by public/private transit?
Each of these choices will lead you to different needs.
Here a few things you may need to purchase before travelling. I will be making recommendations for men.
Baggage:
At the very least you will probably need a traveling backpack for men.
If you don’t have any you may need to purchase luggage, a set of 3 may be a good choice. And don’t forget to check with your airline to know your weight allowances.
Are you a westerner? If you are of above average sized, surprise most of the clothes or footwear you want to buy may need to be purchased at home.
Footwear:
You will be walking a lot in the Philippines, so you need good footwear. It is also very humid and wet there so you may want water shoes, sandals, and/or walking shoes. Remember if you got big feet, buy at home.
Comfortable Clothing:
In the Philippines, the weather is mostly warm to hot based on the temperature of the area you are in. So, I would recommend canvas shorts or light weight pants, short sleeve shirts with maybe a light over shirt.
“AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES”.
Other Stuff You Might Need:
Some things are readily available (or are expensive) when to travel in the Philippines or aren’t. You may need to bring a few amenities with you.
Phone SIM Cards:
A SIM card for the country you visit is a must.
I wrote a Blog about this already see Financial Suprise; Cellphones. – Philippine Tourism and Statistics (turistasapilipinas.com) for more information.
Here Are Some Other Items to Think About:
Purchase a small amount of the local currency. As of 12/13/2023 the exchange Rate is USD$1.00 = PHP 55.60
I wrote a Blog about this already see: Philippine Currency! – Philippine Tourism and Statistics (turistasapilipinas.com) for more information.
Bug Repellent, Suntan Lotion, and other Lotions (They’re expensive there), A Water Bottle w/ a filtering system (although bottled water is fairly cheap).
Always be prepared for your trips, so you have one less thing to think about.