Philippines trip help
Hey everyone!
I have a ticket to go to the Philippines this fall. Was suppose to go with someone else but now they can't go. So now I'm trying to decide if I should go myself or not. Some people have questioned whether its safe to go alone so have made me second guess the trip. Note that I've never gone backpacking before and never been outside north america really. I'm male, late 30's.
My airline ticket is paid for but I haven't booked any other part of the trip. Money is an issue so I'm planning to backpack and stay in lower priced places like guest houses etc.
So first I'd like to get everyone's feedback on whether it is safe and opinion on whether I should go or not. I know thats a broad and nearly impossible question but I'm asking for your thoughts anyhow without knowing me but based upon what you would do.
Second, where would you suggest going? I was thinking of going to Coron first, then maybe Puerto Princesa(both in Palawan) then maybe to Cebu. I wanted to see the rice terraces in the north but not sure the long ride from Manila is worth it.
Any feedback on these questions or other general comments are appreciated.
I have a ticket to go to the Philippines this fall. Was suppose to go with someone else but now they can't go. So now I'm trying to decide if I should go myself or not. Some people have questioned whether its safe to go alone so have made me second guess the trip. Note that I've never gone backpacking before and never been outside north america really. I'm male, late 30's.
My airline ticket is paid for but I haven't booked any other part of the trip. Money is an issue so I'm planning to backpack and stay in lower priced places like guest houses etc.
So first I'd like to get everyone's feedback on whether it is safe and opinion on whether I should go or not. I know thats a broad and nearly impossible question but I'm asking for your thoughts anyhow without knowing me but based upon what you would do.
Second, where would you suggest going? I was thinking of going to Coron first, then maybe Puerto Princesa(both in Palawan) then maybe to Cebu. I wanted to see the rice terraces in the north but not sure the long ride from Manila is worth it.
Any feedback on these questions or other general comments are appreciated.