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Foreign Embassy Travel Warnings Take note of them but don't let them stop you from coming to the Philippines. Janet and I travel widely, and the dangers that seem to make international headlines are furthest from our minds. The major trouble spots are far in the South, especially in the Island chain called the Sulu Islands. These islands stretch down from the south west of Mindanao (the phallic looking bit) to Sabah which is part of Malaysia. The most famous of the trouble spots, Basilan and Jolo, are part of these Islands. With the recent bombing of the Davao airport, it is more difficult to say which part of Mindanao is safe. Trouble is escalating so rapidly in Mindanao that it is best to avoid it altogether, unless you really know what you are doing. Finally, keep in mind that this is a third world country and there are plenty of people out there who are ready to take advantage of your carelessness or naivety, especially taxi drivers. Read the section on Scams.

 

 

 

 

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