Modern jeepneys in Cebu are now accepting digital payments. (Photo courtesy of Clay Banks on Unsplash) According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study (GTIS), 97% of travelers in Asia Pacific use digital payments as their main method of expenditure. Respondents cited security and competitive foreign exchange rates as its notable advantages. Many restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers also allow cashless
Say goodbye to long journeys. You can now fly from Cebu to Bantayan Island in half an hour! (Photo courtesy of Sugbo News and the Department of Tourism) Going to Bantayan Island consists of a six-hour land and sea trip from the North Bus Terminal in Cebu City to the port of Santa Fe. Long journeys can be exhausting, especially
The MCIA was named the best airport in Asia under the 5 million passenger category. Many people believe that the airport serves as your first impression of a certain country. After all, it is the first and last place you’ll be when traveling. The Philippines has its own airport that it’s proud of, and that’s the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (abbreviated
Did you know that Cebu has its own railway system in the past? Cebuanos know very well about the upcoming bus rapid transit. This government project aims to create a more organized public transport system through stations where commuters can board buses enroute to different areas around the city. With this, commuting would be much easier as the buses have
Allow these street smart tips to guide you in getting around Cebu. Is public transport your way of getting around the city? You’ve probably tried out various options to get to your desired destination. Be it via taxi, jeepney, or habal-habal. These options are definitely more affordable than having to book a car or taxi through a ride hailing app.
The Cebu City government may finally regulate the habal-habal transportation service. In Cebu, you MUST know about the local motorcycle taxis called habal-habal. This informal form of public transportation in the Philippines is commonly used in rural towns and far-flung areas with few public transport options. This consists of riders carrying passengers on the back of their motorcycles and bringing
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