Be App-quipped

For anyone spending time in the big Metro Manila, transportation apps can be lifesavers. Metropolitan Manila's bustling area may be downright hectic, especially for those who aren't used to complex public transportation and extremely heavy traffic. Uber, GrabCar, and Waze are three useful apps that many residents have on their phones. This is definitely one of the top Things about the Philippines You Should Know before travelling to this beautiful country.

The first two are car-booking apps that are slightly more expensive than normal taxi cabs but are regarded safer, whereas Waze is a navigation software that advises drivers to the best feasible route to their location while taking current traffic into account.

Many Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippine, use the Grab app. In larger cities like Manila and Cebu City, Grab automobiles and motorcycles are available. Download the app ahead of time so you can get a Grab to your hotel as soon as you land (if it's available in the city you're flying into).

While Grab is not much less expensive than a cab, it does eliminate the headache of haggling over a taxi fare (since taxis rarely agree to put foreigners on the meter these days). You won't have to worry about trying to explain where you're going. Tolls are not included in your fare estimate, so you'll have to pay them in cash at the end of your journey.