Quote: (04-03-2019 10:07 PM)Caux Wrote:  

Quote: (04-03-2019 07:46 PM)KingKrule Wrote:  

Going to Manila next wednesday, some of the girls im gonna meet up with stays in Quezon City, so I was thinking about finding an Airbnb there, was good value for money in this place also. So is Quezon a decent place to stay? Will be there for about 2 weeks I think.

Im actually heading there on wednesday as well lol

From what I heard from the ladies I've been speaking to in Quezon and other travel guides, it seems like a pretty neat place to stay. All the bars on Quezon Ave are bunched next together so it’s hard to miss them.

Sounds good then, lets hope we dont enjoy the same girls, hehe

Quote: (04-03-2019 10:07 PM)Caux Wrote:  

All the bars on Quezon Ave are bunched next together so it’s hard to miss them.

I haven't ventured out that way for a couple of years so maybe my info is outdated but as far as I know, the "bars" on Quezon Ave are mainly brothels. Timog and Tomas Morato are the roads that you'll find the normal nightlife on in Quezon City.

Quote: (04-04-2019 03:25 AM)the-dream Wrote:  

Quote: (04-03-2019 10:07 PM)Caux Wrote:  

All the bars on Quezon Ave are bunched next together so it’s hard to miss them.

I haven't ventured out that way for a couple of years so maybe my info is outdated but as far as I know, the "bars" on Quezon Ave are mainly brothels. Timog and Tomas Morato are the roads that you'll find the normal nightlife on in Quezon City.

Oh I guess I was severely misinformed. Thank you!

Filipinos think about each other that they're bullies and hateful people:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/com..._abuse_me/

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You're not the problem. This happens to a lot of other filipinos so the more sensible ones like me prefer working with a diverse group of people rather than a workplace staffed by mostly Filipinos. From my experience working abroad, caucasian bosses always say they like Filipinos because we're 'hardworking' until they discover the worst traits of Filipinos - gossiping, bullying, catfights and more gossip that leads to more drama.

I need a onward ticket out of the country, but I dont know excact when Im gonna leave the country, anyone know of a Airline where I can cancel my reservation and get my money returned?

try bestonwardticket.com

There used to be a service called "flyonward" that used to work fine and then one day they started just taking payments but not issuing tickets
Some people think bestonwardticket is the same guys running it, but so far so good.

Im a bit skeptical about this that thing, like, what happens if you get caught?

Quote: (04-06-2019 09:28 PM)KingKrule Wrote:  

Im a bit skeptical about this that thing, like, what happens if you get caught?

It's a real ticket issued by the retrospective airline that gets cancelled after 48+ hours. I used them as well and I received a confirmation from the airline itself and had no problems.

Okey great, thanks!

Expedia.com lets you book and cancel within 24 hours for free, no need to pay $12 for bestonwardticket.com. I have used expedia for this purpose many times already

Just got back from a short trip in the Philippines. I stayed there 4 days, 2 days in Manila and 2 days in Subic bay. Great times but I'm very glad I don't live there. I might give some info on Subic Bay some time soon, however, there isn't much to say about the place.

Quote: (04-04-2019 03:25 AM)the-dream Wrote:  

Quote: (04-03-2019 10:07 PM)Caux Wrote:  

All the bars on Quezon Ave are bunched next together so it’s hard to miss them.

I haven't ventured out that way for a couple of years so maybe my info is outdated but as far as I know, the "bars" on Quezon Ave are mainly brothels. Timog and Tomas Morato are the roads that you'll find the normal nightlife on in Quezon City.

Yeah Timog and Tomas Morato area is where the nightlife is for Quezon City. Also known as Scout Circle.

Would it be reasonable to say that Baguio is the only city in the Philippines that a westerner could comfortably spend a long time in or live in?

Quote: (04-08-2019 08:24 AM)Vladimir Poontang Wrote:  

Would it be reasonable to say that Baguio is the only city in the Philippines that a westerner could comfortably spend a long time in or live in?

BGC is probably nicer than Baguio, by western standards.
Subic is pretty developed too but could probably get very boring.
And some people like Alabang.

Everything else is 3rd world, really.
Even the famed CBD Makati is very grimy.

Quote: (04-08-2019 08:51 AM)Enhanced Eddie Wrote:  

Quote: (04-08-2019 08:24 AM)Vladimir Poontang Wrote:  

Would it be reasonable to say that Baguio is the only city in the Philippines that a westerner could comfortably spend a long time in or live in?

BGC is probably nicer than Baguio, by western standards.
Subic is pretty developed too but could probably get very boring.
And some people like Alabang.

Everything else is 3rd world, really.
Even the famed CBD Makati is very grimy.

The problem with Alabang is you need a car or motorbike to get around.

Buy a ticket to Kota Kinabalu or Taiwan for $30.

Throw it away, or use it.

Quote: (04-08-2019 08:24 AM)Vladimir Poontang Wrote:  

Would it be reasonable to say that Baguio is the only city in the Philippines that a westerner could comfortably spend a long time in or live in?

Cebu overall is the best place to live I think, looking back and had the best vibe long term. I did not enjoy Luzon at all or any part of Manila and burned out quickly there.

Cebu has a ton of variety of outdoor activities and recreation. Can live upscale at Calyx/Avida or suburbs at Mabolo, Mactan, or Lahug. Way better restaurants than Manila too imo. Lower CoL. If you work online just stay home and get foodpanda / honestbee delivery 70% and eat out 30%.

If I return, I would consider getting somewhere on the beach (or resort) outside the city this time for 3 months and have girls come over. The problem is when you make plans like this and start living your best life is when trouble starts with these people.

Quote: (04-08-2019 04:47 PM)Il Bersagliere Wrote:  

The problem is when you make plans like this and start living your best life is when trouble starts with these people.

Care to elaborate? Are you talking about just basic jealousy -- or something more serious?

Quote: (04-08-2019 05:16 PM)Tail Gunner Wrote:  

Quote: (04-08-2019 04:47 PM)Il Bersagliere Wrote:  

The problem is when you make plans like this and start living your best life is when trouble starts with these people.

Care to elaborate? Are you talking about just basic jealousy -- or something more serious?

The intense and intrusive staring, gossiping, shit talking in English and whatever else they speak, getting away with killing so many foreign nationals week after week while millions of their citizens are refugees/maids/servants elsewhere, the blatant racism for foreigners, etc. These people get way too much of a pass.

You know what? I'm never spending my money in that country again. I know I just finished writing about going back for vacation but to deal with that nonsense again, I do not think so.

I have about 10 000 baht now and would like to change it into php,best to do this somewhere in Phil? At airport in Thailand or in Phil?

What is the best place to live on 800-1000 USD (40-50 000PHP) a month and which place has the girls with best bodies
If I spend no more than 300USD on accommodation, 6-700USD for food and entertainment should be doable

Ceby City
Angeles City
Iloilo
Duma
or some other city?

Quote: (04-10-2019 01:06 AM)KingKrule Wrote:  

I have about 10 000 baht now and would like to change it into php,best to do this somewhere in Phil? At airport in Thailand or in Phil?

You'll probably get the best rate by changing it to USD in Thailand then exchange the USD to PHP in the Philippines.

Quote: (04-10-2019 06:49 AM)Bananaman711 Wrote:  

What is the best place to live on 800-1000 USD (40-50 000PHP) a month and which place has the girls with best bodies
If I spend no more than 300USD on accommodation, 6-700USD for food and entertainment should be doable

Ceby City
Angeles City
Iloilo
Duma
or some other city?

Go to the Philippines, travel around, and find the best city for you. What you like and what someone else likes is going to be different.

Quote: (04-10-2019 06:49 AM)Bananaman711 Wrote:  

What is the best place to live on 800-1000 USD (40-50 000PHP) a month and which place has the girls with best bodies
If I spend no more than 300USD on accommodation, 6-700USD for food and entertainment should be doable

Ceby City
Angeles City
Iloilo
Duma
or some other city?

It sounds like you did no research and listed the first 4 cities that came to mind. Those places have very little crossover appeal minus the easy women. That budget will work anywhere but you're probably going to have to get in contact with local landlords, not Airbnb hosts.

Cebu is the most well rounded city in the Philippines. It's the adventure starting point capital, popular with transient Filipinos from other places looking for better opportunities, and also douchey vlogger types. Also a seedy p4p atmosphere, but easy to keep yourself removed from that.

Angeles has the reputation of Pattaya, a world capital for p4p.

Iloilo is a largely undiscussed 3rd tier city, probably too boring a place to live for most expats.

Dumaguete is sort of like a mini Cebu, draws way more expats then other cities it's size because it's been hyped and it's also a good adventure hub for the area.

1,000 USD a month?

Good luck!