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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by gregs3071 22 January 2012
in australia there is very little promotion of philippines tourism bali & thailand are heavily promoted in australia. also the pacific…
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RE: How do you view the Philippines?
by strauss1944 22 January 2012
I do not know in what context you whan me to frame my answer?
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Re: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by aurelius103 22 January 2012
I have been traveling to all SEA countries for years and found Philippine Islands very pretty, people very friendly and despite of appearanc…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by yurdamnskippy 21 January 2012
The Philippines is extremely ugly. Only the hardened can enjoy the place when there is such crushing poverty. The oppressed have virtually…
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Re: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by jkkintoronto 21 January 2012
I have only personally been in Manila on business twice. But I asked a smart and experienced traveller I met in Borneo a few years ago…
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RE: Next
by travelinstyle46 21 January 2012
NYSeptic, what is your answer to the issue of owning property in the Philippines? As a foreigner you are not allowed to do so. Assuming…
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Re: flying from malaysian borneo to pangkalan bun (to go to tanjung puting)
by kenko 21 January 2012
Yes- go directly from Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun. It will allow you to skip backtracking to the airport to get to Kalimantan later.…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by belgianguy 21 January 2012
i think there is a perception that the Philippines isn't a very safe destination, lots of violent crime, kidnappings etc...after several…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by dave2222001 21 January 2012
For me its a great place I have many Philipino friends but the guns and the food dont go down well prefer to eat in resterants without…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by misterfitch 21 January 2012
How many tourists do you get each year? Indonesia gets 7 million and is growing at about 7%. Off hand, I would think you are getting your…
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Re: Trekking in the Philippines, and few other questions...
by phil4backpack 21 January 2012
Hi, plenty of informations about mountains, trekking, routes you will find at the website of the pinoymountaineers: [http://www.pinoymou…
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RE: Trekking in the Philippines, and few other questions...
by garynellecapinig 21 January 2012
If you want unconventional trekking, (which I am fond of :D ) then I suggest you try Catanduanes. After visiting Albay's Mayon Volcano…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by lucapal 21 January 2012
If it was the level of corruption...no-one would go to Indonesia either.And foreigners being seen as 'walking dollars'is the same pretty…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by garynellecapinig 21 January 2012
First, the level of corruption in the country is off-putting. The amount of red tape starting from the immigration to the airport leaves…
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RE: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by xavier13 21 January 2012
personally, what do you think of this country?
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Re: Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by exkog405 21 January 2012
Is it crime?
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Why do tourist prefer other countries rather than the Philippines?
by xavier13 21 January 2012
Can you suggest some reason why other people seem to skip over the Philippines and choose other neighboring countries? How do you view…
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RE: How do you view the Philippines?
by xavier13 21 January 2012
thats good to hear. thank you for your response :) i was looking for answers why some people seem to skip this country.
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RE: How can you compare Thailand with The Philippines?
by PIkayaker 21 January 2012
Cebu to Siargao should be no problem at all. Some possibility of unwelcome attention from males, but no more likely than in loads of…
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RE: How do you view the Philippines?
by lionofjudah 21 January 2012
I have heard of the Philippines! I view it as a country with many islands. Interested to travel there - because it is warm and sunny.…
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RE: A month in southern Phils ?
by callippo 21 January 2012
I agree, Carcar is not nice, however if you are stuck there like I was last month fpr a few days for reasons beyond my control, a nice…
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Re: How can you compare Thailand with The Philippines?
by emakita 21 January 2012
I've been thinking about flying to Cebu and then going to Siargao for a few weeks. I have been worried about travelling in the Philippines…
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RE: A month in southern Phils ?
by bisayadako 21 January 2012
I consider Mindanao as "southern Philippines". Dumaguete (Visayas) is part of central Philippines.
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RE: Trekking in the Philippines, and few other questions...
by bisayadako 21 January 2012
Trekking and mountain climbing; - Mt. Dulang-Dulang, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao (2nd highest in the Phils) - Mt. Kitanglad, Bukidnon,…
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RE: Trekking in the Philippines, and few other questions...
by noiseninja 21 January 2012
Mt. Pulag in Benguet is also nice.
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