If you've traveled at all, you know that packing for a trip can be time consumer and perhaps a worrisome ordeal. If you're traveling a far distance, to some exotic land, the pressure really cranks up.

But, fear not. Today, I'll give you a list of items you should think about packing for your next excursion to the Philippines. The last thing anyone wants is to being a vacation on a bad note. One pre-visit tip is to check the climate for the area(s) you'll be visiting. The Philippines is a tropical paradise, but the climate changes from region to region.

Here's a quick list of some good items to bring on your Philippines vacation:

1. Lightweight cotton shirts (to be comfortable).

2. Tank tops (again, comfort is key).

3. Shorts & jeans (mixture for climate and activity changes).

4. Camera with extra memory cards (capture everything).

5. Power adapter

6. Insect repellant (especially if you require a specific type/brand).

7. Sunglasses

8. Tagalog phrase book or cheat sheet.

I'd also recommend brining an extra suitcase, so you have plenty of room for souvenirs. You'll definitely want to bring stuff home with you. In the Philippines, they call gift items "pasalubongs."

While most Filipinos speak English (less in the more remote parts), knowing just a handful of key phrases in Tagalog (their language) will help you blend in more (they'll appreciate it) and you'll be able to navigate better. There's no need to learn the whole language, but bring at least a sheet with 15-20 phrases/words on it.

Need some Tagalog phrases for your Philippines vacation? Check out "Tagalog Phrases for Philippines Vacationers" from www.PhilippinesVacation.org

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