Philippines became popular country because of many tourists spot. Our country known as many islands, in fact it's 7000+ islands. That's why many tourists came here. Everyday I came across with foreigners bringing a big bag pack. It's obvious that they're here to see beautiful place. Though it's good to our country but even if it's goos to us. We should treat them special by visiting our country.
Awhile ago, I was waiting for my friend from leyte. While standing near at the port one korean girl came to me. Ask me of there's a comfort room. Maybe she had hard time speaking english because the only she said is C.R. I told here that it's closed around here. I kept on telling here that it's close but she didn't understand. I don't know if she understand my hand sign about closing. lol
Then I realised, it's hard to travel if you don't know how to speak english. For your information most of the people here in Philippines understand english. Educated or not, they can understand a bit and speak a bot about english.
That is why if you'll go to Philippines makes sure that you know how to speak or understand english even just a little.
This is not only for the Philippines but also in different country. I suggest you should hore a private tour guide, to guide you well. Though Filipinos are know are nice people. Maybe the scale of 1-10, only 1 that will do bad. But for your assurance you should hire a private tour guide. Don't worry the payment because they won't ask more. The or we are happy to be of help for the foreigners. To us, we are proud that you like our country.
If you want to go on a place, you should search it to have an idea what kind of place is this. You will be fooled when you didn't know where to go. Don't just rely on Google map because there are place that wouldn't find in Google map.
If you go on a trip make sure you brought food because like Philippines. There are beautiful places that are far from civilization. There are beautiful places that aren't still develope.
Instead of living in a hotel just stay in the small lodging house. It won't spend you a lot of money. Don't rely in Google map in finding a room. Most of the hotel in Google map are those popular hotels and it will cost you more.
Last advice, if you want to travel. Save money instead of spending it like there's no tomorrow. You are traveling because of beautiful place, not because of spending. Remember, it's not your home or your country that you can have money easily.
Want to travel? Be wise.
If you want to have a private tour guide in Philippines. You can have me, I won't ask you for big cash as long as you're the one will pay for my food and transportation.