Steve from England

I arrived safely in the Philippines after a very long journey via UAE Dubai. I didn't much enjoy the layover in Manila, the airport terminal 1 is outdated and inefficient. It is also confusing and difficult to fight through the sellers, the touts selling hotel stays and transport for a commission. Who knows where a traveller might end up or how much they may end up paying. The authorities need to get to grips with it because I am sure it's not a helpful first impression for visitors to the country. Meeting Jo was awesome,  I picked him out instantly in the large crowd. I wouldn't recommended Agoda, the hotel had no record of my reservation. Of course,  it could be an issue with the hotel but,  I contacted Agoda and they have not got back to me more than a week later. The Tierra Montana hotel in General Santos (Gensan) is fine.  Not High class at all and could do quite a lot to improve. It's what? £25 a night ... not really enough to justify being critical. First week...

I arrived safely in the Philippines after a very long journey via UAE Dubai. I didn't much enjoy the layover in Manila, the airport terminal 1 is outdated and inefficient. It is also confusing and difficult to fight through the sellers, the touts selling hotel stays and transport for a commission. Who knows where a traveller might end up or how much they may end up paying. The authorities need to get to grips with it because I am sure it's not a helpful first impression for visitors to the country. Meeting Jo was awesome,  I picked him out instantly in the large crowd. I wouldn't recommended Agoda, the hotel had no record of my reservation. Of course,  it could be an issue with the hotel but,  I contacted Agoda and they have not got back to me more than a week later. The Tierra Montana hotel in General Santos (Gensan) is fine.  Not High class at all and could do quite a lot to improve. It's what? £25 a night ... not really enough to justify being critical. ...