[yaix]

> In the Philippines I had to bribe someone in order to get my visa extended for a few days.

No you don't! I have been asked for "visa extention bribes" in many countries. Do not pay them. Cite the countries law and that you follow it. Bribes kill. "Every bribe you pay helps to kill a child." Just don't!

What I learned from the story: If I ever go on a US trip, I get a fresh passport first.