Honestly, I haven’t got snatched or fall victim to pickpocket yet. Before I came to Manila to attend my first blogging event – I ask some good friends for some advice and share to you my experience as well in any order.

Commutasafe 100 from Pacsafe

1. When at the Airport – Go for taxis operating on a standard flag down rate, some taxis charge exorbitantly and show you the rates later once when you’re onboard (big no no) – talk to them in cordial way. When you sense something suspicious disengage from the taxi and get the plate number report it to the LTO or any authorized agency.

2. Make early hotel reservations: When you plan to travel in Manila, checked in to your preferred hotel, pay online the necessary fees if applicable, if you’re on a budget you can opt for a dorm type room (with air-conditioning, hot/cold shower, free wi-fi, complimentary breakfast/lunch ticket) with your friends of at least three (3).

3. ) Travel in Groups: Always stick together by group/s, don’t break away so you’ll don’t get lost, carry a mobile phone to make important calls – when I was about to aboard the train on MRT I was left because people were bumping each other, wasn’t lucky, the train buzzer gone off, the train’s door closed immediately (good thing I had my phone on hand) – it was then my first experience to ride a train on MRT station.

4.) Bring spare cash: Have bills on hand pay on travel necessities/needs.

5.) Pacsafe Cummutasafe 100: When I travel I always carry my netbook on a backpack. My mobile phones; since there’s no roomy pockets to put them securely – they often land on my front pockets instead – showing the cargo pants look, I have to periodically check from time to time to see if they’re still there, I find it such a hassle and gets me paranoid. The laptop bag proves that’s it’s worth – it’s cut and slashproof, with built-in combination locks. Truly a peace of mind one can enjoy Laptop/Netbook, Mobile Phones all in one secure place.

Last words, be aware, be vigilant always.

Have a safe trip!

Credits:
PacSafe – Anti-Theft Travel Gear
Out of Town Blog – Travel Blog