{"id":29479,"date":"2018-10-01T14:09:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T14:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2018-10-01T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T14:09:11","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/au\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e6e6e6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs about Kapwa Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs about Kapwa Travel<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Do you offer tours to any other countries?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;Do you offer tours in any other countries?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, right now we only offer the Philippines. We are focussed on this region 100%<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Why use a tour operator?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;Why should I use a tour operator?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Philippines is a collection of many islands with lots to offer travellers. Getting from one destination to the next is not always straightforward but if you have plenty of time, patience and flexibility, it\u2019s possible to organise things on your own. However if you have limited time and want to experience the most on a set budget, a tour operator has the expertise to help you fit in more of what you want while removing most of the hassle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;What payment \/ currency do you accept?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;What payment \/ currency do you accept?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We accept payments into our bank account in<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philippine Pesos (PHP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Dollars (USD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Euro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e6e6e6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs about the Philippines&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs about the Philippines<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;When is the best time to travel the Philippines?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;When is the best time to travel the Philippines?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends on your interests and on which region you want to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>December to May is high season<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; pros: the climate is usually dry throughout most of the country and slightly cooler from Dec to Feb<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; cons: rates at hotels and resorts are at their highest and often book out way in advance<\/p>\n<p>June to November<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; pros: less crowds; cheaper hotels; more availability<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; cons: rain, potential for flight and ferry cancellations due to weather<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;What language do they speak?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;What language do they speak?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official languages of the Philippines are Tagalog and English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;food&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;Can you tell me about the food?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/?p=23420\">Read more about our dishes here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;souvenirs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;What souvenirs should I bring back from the Philippines?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/?p=23418\">Here are some souvenir ideas from the Philippines.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;more about the Phils&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;Tell me more!&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=29166\">Here<\/a> are some stats about the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e6e6e6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Practicalities&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Practicalities<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;Money&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;How do I access cash?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The currency is the Philippine Peso or PHP.<\/p>\n<p>ATMs are plentiful in all major cities but in remote areas are often unreliable if available. Travellers are advised to withdraw cash before going into the smaller towns or beach areas.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign currency exchange is available in all major cities and many tourist areas.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle admin_label=&#8221;electricity&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; title=&#8221;How do I charge my electronics?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Electricity is widely available almost everywhere except for in the most remote areas. In some places, municipal generators are run for certain hours of the day to provide residents with at least a few hours of electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Voltage is 220<\/p>\n<p>The 2 pin round (type C), 2 pin flat (type A) and the 3 pin (type B) socket types are used in the Philippines. 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