Here you will find some of our own small discoveries. They are more or less necessary for our own life. And of course also interesting for visitors or such of you who are thinking about to settle down.

It’s all about the small things about life, such as how we manage the shopping, which goods are available, where we can spend our weekends and so on. Nothing really thrilling, but at least a short view at the things which we discovered for ourselves.

As plenty of different native toungs, as pelnty are the differences in the cultural dances. The best way to learn more about it, is joining one of the offered cultural dancing shows, which are presented by several Hotels or Restaurants.

The best Restaurant on Mactan Island , where you can enjoy a journey through all the cultural different regions, is The Jungle. A Restaurant located close to the beaches of Maribago. Here you can find more information's.

Transportation is the first new impression when you arrive. But at least to go from Point A to B is easy and u have lots of choices. For short distances we use the Tribike (6-9 Peso. each Person). The Multicab is our choice for middle distances (6 Peso each Person). You might also choose the bus for longer travels. ( Fee depends on Distance). Race your hand, shout your destination, the carriers will stop, just don't expect that there is a regular schedule or even a bus station.
For longer distances we use a taxi ( 20km=appr.100P.) Notice!!!!.. Always ask for taxis which use the meter , never accept the package.

For Island hopping for excample Bohol we prefer the fast Superferries ( 520 Peso each Person) and we are there in 2 hours. For flights to Manila or other islands we prefere the Cebu Pacific Airline. It’s the cheapest Airline and offers an average service (2000 P. each). If you use the Philippine Airline, then you can have special offers also, but then it is neccesary that you will not ask for a special flight, just ask for the best price for a flight and accept that it might be the first or the last flight on that day you were asking for.

Withdrawing money by using a credit card is possible. Lots of ATM are prepared to use Visa, American Express and Mastercard. You can find them at any bank and even in Shopping Malls, its nothing to worry about.

Opening a bank account isn't possible as long you are a tourist only. Notice, not every bank is member of the insurance system. And every Depositer is only insured until 250.000 Peso. That's why it is common to have more than one account.

The international rules of money laundring are taken very serious.

As long you don't change your money on the street, or follow someone, who offers a high rate in a special shop, you can use any offers of different money changers.

First option is dangerous and mostly illegal.