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Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) is located on Mactan Island, 9 kilometres from the centre of Cebu City. Complaints about taxi fares are plentiful, so do consult information on standard fares at your time of travel. The white taxis are reportedly cheaper than the yellow ones and the journey from the airport to Cebu City …

The Philippines can be visited visa-free for up to 30 days by citizens of all European Union member states, all ASEAN member states, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Malaysia, Israel, the UAE and most countries in Latin America. A valid return or onward ticket and a …

The best time to visit Cebu is during the winter months (December–February), since the temperatures are pleasant and the weather is not as humid as during the summer. You will also be able to enjoy the colourful Sinulog Festival in January and discover more about Cebu's fascinating …

Do as the locals and catch a colourful Jeepney (routes are posted on the front). These are available 24-hours a day, cover most of the nooks and crannies and are the cheapest transport option. Buses are also available, but these tend to travel exclusively along the north-south routes and can be quite baffling and arduous, …

The simplest but not always the fastest way to get around is by taxi. Always check the meter has been set or a price has been fixed. Some taxi’s are unlicensed and in a bad state of repair and these should be avoided. The best app for summoning a taxi in the Philippines is …

In the Philippines, the postal system operates through PHLPost, which manages mail delivery and services across the archipelago. For travellers in Cebu, postal services are easily accessible at post offices and postal kiosks, ideal for sending postcards and parcels. Rates are reasonable, and services are reliable, though delivery times can vary, especially for international …

Drug stores abound in Cebu, many operated by market leader Mercury Drug. Another of the larger chains is Rose Pharmacy, and you find one of their outlets at Robinsons Easymart …

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The Philippines uses American-style power sockets with two flat prongs as well as European-style sockets with two round prongs. Expect 220 volts at …