don,t wear jewelary either .its very hot so don,t take many pairs of trousers coz you won,t need them.im heading back in 3 weeks to cebu in time for my g f 40th birthday and am planning to stay for a year .let your girlfriend handle all money transactions ie taxis etc coz you will be charged etc where ever you go coz with blond hair you,ll stick out like a sore thumb lol enjoy .