All medications, including Tylenol, Advil, Gravol and any OTC meds/supplements you might want or use. For the flight over and back I get my Doctor to prescribe sublingual Ativan 1mg. I get 10 for a full trip and use 2 for the long flight across the Pacific to/from Vancouver. I found excellent spray on sunscreen 100 SPF for kids (Beach Hut), it was brilliant and did not come off in water. Cam
Just a few items I took for my month long visit. Several forms of sunscreen. Spray on, lotion & a couple little deodorant looking sunscreen sticks. I took some high potency mosquito replant pump spray bottles. But what I decided was better option was then mosquito repellent wet wipes I took. Three little tin can citronella candles were great for sitting outside in the evenings. Regular wet wipes. They were awesome to have. A lot of restrooms aka CRs don’t have toilet paper. I bought little toilet paper rolls there as well. Was always glad to have the sun block chapstick, sunscreen stick, little roll of Toilet paper & wet wipes in my small backpack I used every day. Another big one for anyone’s travel is charcoal capsules. The likelihood of food poisoning or getting sick from water is pretty good there. Charcoal capsules can greatly shorten the length of discomfort. Buy them, take them with you and thank me later. Very cheep little. Insurance policy.
Hi Chad, in my time spent with the British armed forces we had a saying that I committed to memory: preparation and planning prevents piss poor performance, a check list is always the way forward prior to travelling, pool looks nice enough at your condo, regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Ear plugs for those morning roosters and banka boat travel. Your own snorkel and fins.. The 2nd Atm card is a great tip.. Off insect repellent works fine in the Philippines.
I am packing balikbayan boxes.I am shipping a laptop, (carrying one) a home computer and my 75 inch tv. My shipper told me it would cost a little over $400 to ship and will save me a lot of money over buying one there. I also purchased a new iPhone and gopro. I also have a sling bag and portable power bank for the brownouts.
Regarding antibiotics, if you really do need one, you can just use coconut oil which you can find plenty in Philippines. Same goes for garlic, but I think Coconut oil is more doable. Can be applied on cuts, fungus, even if you catch a cold etc. It's very antiviral also. Though not sure if you can get it in pill form in Philippines. Not many people are a fan of drinking oil.
Hey Chad, new to your podcast, finding it really informative, thank you. Planning on moving to your area CEBU in about four months, my consulting business will be primarily online by then, in California San Diego now. Is your Condo area primary ex-pats?
The chap stick thing is so damn weird. I looked everywhere in Cebu and couldn't find any when i ran out of blistex. I had to settle on a small thing of Vaseline 😅
Great video. Tangential to the topic of footwear: never walk barefoot outdoors in the tropics. That's how people get hookworm infections. The larva bore through the bottoms of your feet. The symptoms are a lot like Montezuma's Revenge. Your water shoe suggestion sounds like a great idea for walking in the sand at the beach. Hookworm disease is spread to humans mostly through dog poop, and there are plenty of dogs around.
I just found out that my spectrum mobile phone is not going to work out for traveling to the Philippines. They want $10 extra a day for International calls! Wow what a rip off! I have a iPhone 13 with an old style Sim card that I’m going to bring, but that still doesn’t give me the international dialing or free phone calls back home . I also found out that you can get signed up with Google for your calls back home. It’s all a giant learning curve that’s for sure. Thanks for the info!
Appreciate your thoughts and have been doing most of your recommendations for years. $Currently in the Philippians as well and the only thing I would add is pay the $1.99 per month for Viber. If you are locked out of an account (for say suspicious activity, or clearing your cache) you can make unlimited calls to land lines back to your bank. Happened twice to me over the last 5 months crossing Asia. (WhatsApp only cell to cell) $1.99/mo. cheap insurance. Also, what condo is that in Cebu City please? Cheers...
Does customs give you a hard time if you have your medication such as blood pressure, medicine or supplements… I’m only staying for 13 days so I will probably only take what I need for those days and how should we package them?
Bring the pills in the original prescription bottles. And don't bring any that are illegal in PH even with a prescription. Examples: some ADHD medicine, any CBD with THC.
1. You will need to google whether you require a visa. Most countries don't if traveling less than 30 days, but double check. 2. You will need proof of covid vaccination. Each government has their own form, so find out about 3. You will need proof of departure flight to show that you are heading out before 30 days. 4. And Google Etravel Philippines and full that out for arrival and departures. I'm coming over to Cebu in Oct. Hope you enjoy
Depending on where you're coming from, Americans and Canadians for example get an automatic 29 day visa stamped in their passport, to go beyond that you need to apply for an extension after arriving. You also need to have a return ticket already booked or an onward ticket to show them. Lastly, you need to have your E travel online form filled out and QR code ready to show them. Good luck!
Depending on where you're coming from, Americans and Canadians for example get an automatic 29 day visa stamped in their passport, to go beyond that you need to apply for an extension after arriving. You also need to have a return ticket already booked or an onward ticket to show them. Lastly, you need to have your E travel online form filled out and QR code ready to show them. Good luck!
I live in Davao City with my all American white Family and you keep saying things are more expensive like electronics. I know it's your opinion but Davao city doesn't fit what you say
@@keatoncrook5504 i just took carry on bag with enough clothes for a day. I even bought my luggage in ph along with tons of good quality clothes from the mall. It was awesome. Even bought shoes there. I saved so much money doing that. 😂
Take it from a very wealthy, ex Pat that has been to every single province and city. There is nothing on earth that You can’t get here and delivered to your doorstep. There is absolutely nothing on earth. I can’t have here in two days. It all depends on your income.
I suggest taking an American woman with you to help you pick out a girl in the PH, then the girl she thinks is the absolute worst for you, is obviously the best one! Then thank the American woman and send her packing! You're welcome. 😉
I took chapstick with sunscreen for preventing the chapped lip thing. Coconut oil doesn’t have sunscreen. I do us coconut oil if I get chapped lips at home.
Any other suggestions on things to bring to the Philippines to help others out?
Was there another Filipina partner on this trip?
What I mentioned was a good start you can get the rest when you arrive
@@chengsuralta5529 no it's was Solo
All medications, including Tylenol, Advil, Gravol and any OTC meds/supplements you might want or use. For the flight over and back I get my Doctor to prescribe sublingual Ativan 1mg. I get 10 for a full trip and use 2 for the long flight across the Pacific to/from Vancouver. I found excellent spray on sunscreen 100 SPF for kids (Beach Hut), it was brilliant and did not come off in water. Cam
Just a few items I took for my month long visit. Several forms of sunscreen. Spray on, lotion & a couple little deodorant looking sunscreen sticks. I took some high potency mosquito replant pump spray bottles. But what I decided was better option was then mosquito repellent wet wipes I took. Three little tin can citronella candles were great for sitting outside in the evenings. Regular wet wipes. They were awesome to have. A lot of restrooms aka CRs don’t have toilet paper. I bought little toilet paper rolls there as well. Was always glad to have the sun block chapstick, sunscreen stick, little roll of Toilet paper & wet wipes in my small backpack I used every day. Another big one for anyone’s travel is charcoal capsules. The likelihood of food poisoning or getting sick from water is pretty good there. Charcoal capsules can greatly shorten the length of discomfort. Buy them, take them with you and thank me later. Very cheep little. Insurance policy.
Oh yeah, take a couple dry bags.
Do you take the charcoal pills if you end up with an upset stomach or just regularly with your water?
@@LZYDOG Just if you get sick
Plus, most lotions there ( no matter what they are) have skin whitener in them. Yes, even sunblock.
Hi Chad, in my time spent with the British armed forces we had a saying that I committed to memory: preparation and planning prevents piss poor performance, a check list is always the way forward prior to travelling, pool looks nice enough at your condo, regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Great advice! Thanks as always for watching and commenting really appreciate it
Most computer/electronics/ accessories, etc. are available for a good price on the third floor of E-mall in Colon.
are they cheaper or more expensive than buying in the states?
The reason you need a larger size shirt is that here it is Asian sizes and not US or EU etc so yes they are smaller and generally a bit different cut.
Ear plugs for those morning roosters and banka boat travel. Your own snorkel and fins.. The 2nd Atm card is a great tip.. Off insect repellent works fine in the Philippines.
I can't lie, at first it was annoying but I've learned to love it as well, something oddly relaxing about it now haha
@@ss65malibu53 yea what's up with that!
I am packing balikbayan boxes.I am shipping a laptop, (carrying one) a home computer and my 75 inch tv. My shipper told me it would cost a little over $400 to ship and will save me a lot of money over buying one there. I also purchased a new iPhone and gopro. I also have a sling bag and portable power bank for the brownouts.
Yes thank you for this list, have added a couple more items to my list now....Thank you....Jim
OMG! What a great video! I'm making a list and checking it twice. Thank you so much!
Awesome list thanks!
Very informative video. Thanks bud
thanks i had to do research my daugther intends to visit in oct 2023.....
Thanks for the handy info.Beautiful view you have there❤
Regarding antibiotics, if you really do need one, you can just use coconut oil which you can find plenty in Philippines. Same goes for garlic, but I think Coconut oil is more doable. Can be applied on cuts, fungus, even if you catch a cold etc. It's very antiviral also. Though not sure if you can get it in pill form in Philippines. Not many people are a fan of drinking oil.
I mix it in hot coffee.
@@SVAdAstra Me too, and i mix it with heavy cream and a bit of turmeric powder.
Hey Chad, new to your podcast, finding it really informative, thank you. Planning on moving to your area CEBU in about four months, my consulting business will be primarily online by then, in California San Diego now. Is your Condo area primary ex-pats?
No only a few expats I wanted to stay away from expats but there are plenty if you want to chat
The chap stick thing is so damn weird. I looked everywhere in Cebu and couldn't find any when i ran out of blistex. I had to settle on a small thing of Vaseline 😅
You can use vaseline instead of Chapstick.
Great video. Tangential to the topic of footwear: never walk barefoot outdoors in the tropics. That's how people get hookworm infections. The larva bore through the bottoms of your feet. The symptoms are a lot like Montezuma's Revenge. Your water shoe suggestion sounds like a great idea for walking in the sand at the beach. Hookworm disease is spread to humans mostly through dog poop, and there are plenty of dogs around.
I just found out that my spectrum mobile phone is not going to work out for traveling to the Philippines. They want $10 extra a day for International calls! Wow what a rip off!
I have a iPhone 13 with an old style Sim card that I’m going to bring, but that still doesn’t give me the international dialing or free phone calls back home . I also found out that you can get signed up with Google for your calls back home.
It’s all a giant learning curve that’s for sure. Thanks for the info!
Appreciate your thoughts and have been doing most of your recommendations for years. $Currently in the Philippians as well and the only thing I would add is pay the $1.99 per month for Viber. If you are locked out of an account (for say suspicious activity, or clearing your cache) you can make unlimited calls to land lines back to your bank. Happened twice to me over the last 5 months crossing Asia. (WhatsApp only cell to cell) $1.99/mo. cheap insurance.
Also, what condo is that in Cebu City please?
Cheers...
Great suggestion! That would have really come in handy when I was trying to contact my bank! The condo is Mivesa Garden
Magic Jack is even better! Was able to make and receive calls on the app on my cell coming from my landline in the States!
Its one Oasis in Davao City
Deodorant that isn't antiperspirant is hard to find there. And what you can find usually includes a whitening agent.
coconut oil works against most bugs that bite/sting.
You can buy banana boat sunscreen in the Philippines, but it's fairly expensive
Fantastic information, thanks.
For customs, is there a limit to how many used cellphones you can bring? How about new in package USB flash/thumb drives?
Great info thanks 👍
Thanks for the info
WHY do you need water shoes like the Merrell instead of regular tennis shoes? Explain WHY please.
Does customs give you a hard time if you have your medication such as blood pressure, medicine or supplements… I’m only staying for 13 days so I will probably only take what I need for those days and how should we package them?
Bring the pills in the original prescription bottles. And don't bring any that are illegal in PH even with a prescription. Examples: some ADHD medicine, any CBD with THC.
What are the top 3 online shopping sites when in the Philippines, that are equivalent to Amazon???
If I bring an old phone does it need to be active on a plan in the US? Or will it work fine once a SIM card is installed in Ph?
i brought seat for my butt, great for any flight and can lay on when layover.
Please Can somebody tell me Which Online shopping app works good in Philippines ❤❤
Can I use my iPhone which is eSIM there 🇵🇭?
Apologies if this question has been asked but is Rose coming back??????
Do I need anything else besides a passport and my ticket for my flight or do I need a visa or something? First time flying out of the country
1. You will need to google whether you require a visa. Most countries don't if traveling less than 30 days, but double check.
2. You will need proof of covid vaccination. Each government has their own form, so find out about
3. You will need proof of departure flight to show that you are heading out before 30 days.
4. And Google Etravel Philippines and full that out for arrival and departures.
I'm coming over to Cebu in Oct. Hope you enjoy
Depending on where you're coming from, Americans and Canadians for example get an automatic 29 day visa stamped in their passport, to go beyond that you need to apply for an extension after arriving. You also need to have a return ticket already booked or an onward ticket to show them. Lastly, you need to have your E travel online form filled out and QR code ready to show them. Good luck!
Depending on where you're coming from, Americans and Canadians for example get an automatic 29 day visa stamped in their passport, to go beyond that you need to apply for an extension after arriving. You also need to have a return ticket already booked or an onward ticket to show them. Lastly, you need to have your E travel online form filled out and QR code ready to show them. Good luck!
what about universal electrical wall plugs?
Great vid
What about an outlet adopter?
what is typical price in 2023, of ladies, massage, tips, etc?
For someone wanting to take videos, what camera are you using?
Gopro 10 and iPhone 13 pro max link in description
What's a sling bag
Sunscreen lotion is a most
I live in Davao City with my all American white Family and you keep saying things are more expensive like electronics. I know it's your opinion but Davao city doesn't fit what you say
Wet wipes
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I'll just buy everything there. All that stuff cost more where I live. Good ole California
I was thinking the same thing. Goin to buy most of it over there
@@keatoncrook5504 i just took carry on bag with enough clothes for a day. I even bought my luggage in ph along with tons of good quality clothes from the mall. It was awesome. Even bought shoes there. I saved so much money doing that. 😂
#13. A game
Haha good one
Take it from a very wealthy, ex Pat that has been to every single province and city. There is nothing on earth that You can’t get here and delivered to your doorstep. There is absolutely nothing on earth. I can’t have here in two days. It all depends on your income.
I suggest taking an American woman with you to help you pick out a girl in the PH, then the girl she thinks is the absolute worst for you, is obviously the best one! Then thank the American woman and send her packing! You're welcome. 😉
haha 😆
Lol. Brilliant.
Yeah ive commented and u dont reply, PISSES ME OFF! BIG BOY OR TOO IMPORTANT!!!😡😡😡
Chapstick? Hahaha you really are clueless! Hahaha! Use coconut oil Homie, far better than chapstick! Hahahaha! oh good grief!
I took chapstick with sunscreen for preventing the chapped lip thing. Coconut oil doesn’t have sunscreen. I do us coconut oil if I get chapped lips at home.
Good advise
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