Philippines-Manila. Bike suggestions

[Betty Swollocks]

A Pal who is not a confident traveller is going to Manila in the Philippines. He's not keen to travel alone.

I'm seriously considering going along if I can plan a solo bike tour whilst there, for about 6 days.

I can find little organised online.

Any suggestions? I like the idea of visiting a new place, but really fancy making it a motorcycle road trip.

 

[Kritou]

Don’t bother with Manila unless you like dirt, bad food, overcrowding, pollution and shite riding conditions ...... head for Malaysia

 

[bisbee]

Just don't

It really is not safe

pm if you want the full story

 

[Betty Swollocks]

After messaging Bisbee, decided this is it worth wasting money on.
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[DevonAl]

A bit of a thread resurrection but thinking of going to the Philippines myself next year and would like any info that is likely to affect things.

 

[Mongoose]

Did you end up going? I’m booked to do a tour of the coast and islands in March 27 and would be really interested in your experiences!

 

[DevonAl]

Did you end up going? I’m booked to do a tour of the coast and islands in March 27 and would be really interested in your experiences!

No, we went to Kerala for two weeks riding around on a Himalayan 411. Tea plantation’s, inland waterways & beaches. Been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali & Sri Lanka but India is another level up of mayhem!! But still a great experience.

 

[Mongoose]

Cheers. I did Rajasthan in 2024 and loved every minute, but Mrs M wants to see Kerala, so might skip the bike for that trip. I love that India engages all of your senses and overwhelms every one.