Posts by Cathymini74

Thanks so much

Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I read your 2016 post "dengue is a reality you shouldn’t ignore! I’m currently going through a painful experience with it in Port Barton, and apparently, I don’t have a very severe form." I’ll get the hepatitis A vaccine. For the other vaccines, since they have a lot of side effects, I’ll just buy mosquito repellent instead. When I traveled to the United States, I got travel health insurance. Should I do the same for the Philippines? I’ve never traveled to Asia before. What kind of luggage should I prioritize, knowing I’ll be doing the Coron/El Nido cruise? I assume space on the boats must be limited. Thanks in advance. Catherine

Thanks so much, Michaël. That’s reassuring… a little ;)

Thanks so much.

We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…

The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.

For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?

For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?

Thanks for your feedback!