Quote: (03-24-2015 06:12 PM)Malo Wrote:
^ Realistically you will use taxis or uber. Buses and jeepneys are viable sometimes but often take huge detours and in Manila traffic, that makes the trip vvvvvery long.
Not to mention queues for the buses or jeepneys, which span HUNDREDS of people often times.
Mall of Asia to Makati CBD took me 1.5 hours with a bus. And then needed a taxi to my condo. I chucked it up to experience, and the conclusion was: no more buses.
Here's a rule of thumb about Manila: if you're broke, don't go there.
It's not a cheap city. If you think you can "live like the locals" and save money, you'll find yourself 'living the nightmare'.
Be prepared to spend. It's not as bad as it sounds, but doing Manila on a tight budget is just a bad idea. Save some money and go later.
Thanks for the advice, appreciate it bro. Budget isn't too much of a concern, and I'm prepared to spend when necessary.