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Re: If you could go anywhere for 6 mos. with 2 kids, where would you go?

by skovklinten 31 May 2012

Lucky you. 6 months of travel with your kids sounds so nice. We have two boys (now age 8 and 12) and we have been backpacking with them…
RE: Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by 1of7 31 May 2012

Some good details about the Oslob whale shark experience here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kip-patrick/whale-shark-feeding-stirs_b_1538764…
RE: Need a beach

by Brax 22 May 2012

Hi, I would suggest that you consider Donsol, beaches OK- not the very best and depending on when you go you may sight Whalesharks. Overa…
RE: Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by missjennseattle 21 May 2012

Was in Oslob, early May 2012. Saw 4 whale sharks without having to go too far from shore. Amazing and humbling experience. Well-organized…
RE: Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by bikepacker 19 May 2012

The Oslob whale sharks are actually captive whale sharks. They are held in Oslob by regular feedings which has disrupted their natural…
Re: Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by PIerro 16 May 2012

In Oslob, you can actually expect to see around 9 whale sharks including mature ones and their babies just a few meters away offshore.…
RE: 2 months in The Philippines

by lrbrugby 16 May 2012

Hey, thanks for the quick responses! Yeah, I was hoping to visit Donsol early on so flying to Legazpi almost directly to Manila as soon…
RE: 2 months in The Philippines

by surfboy 15 May 2012

At last! Somebody not trying to cram in Palawan, Banaue and Donsol in 10 days! 2 months is a good length of stay in the Philippines,…
2 months in The Philippines

by lrbrugby 15 May 2012

Hi everyone, This post is a little bit early as I won't be travelling to The Philippines until about March 2013 but I want to get as…
RE: Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by leng77 15 May 2012

A friend of mine went to Donsol in early May and seen only about 3 in 3 different outings. It was also raining at that time. Diving was…
Whale shark sitings end of May Donsol or Oslob

by FrancescaAndRudi 14 May 2012

Hi, My boyfriend and I are arriving into Manila on the 27th of May. We want to get down to hopefully see some whale sharks asap and had…
RE: Suggested route for 3 week Philippines vacation?

by buddy_boo 13 May 2012

Donsol in December maybe a little early for whale sharks as the season there starts in February. From Manila I would head straight to…
RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

by loubbylou 08 May 2012

The only place you can dive with whale sharks in the Philippines is Sogod Bay which is on the far southern tip of Leyte and it's a bugger…
RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

by northern_goddess 07 May 2012

>The whale shark dive that FA mentions sounds cool, I did mine in Thailand and it was definitely worth it. My friends are planning to…
RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

by defenestrator 06 May 2012

And because homer brought it up, here are some more domestic vacation ideas: *Boracay* - Great beach, very family friendly (except for…
RE: Whale Sharks in last 2 weeks of May?

by Xica_da_Silva 04 May 2012

Thanks, everyone who responded. Great info! Yeah...I think it would be wise for me to skip the rice terraces. I'm sure it's terrific,…
Whale Sharks in last 2 weeks of May?

by Xica_da_Silva 03 May 2012

I'm considering going to the Philippines in the last 2 weeks of May ( I found a decent flight price). To save time and money, my desire…
RE: That age old question... where to go???!

by callippo 01 May 2012

+Diving with whale sharks is done in Donsol.+ not exclusively any more. Some turned up near Oslob at the right hand bottom corner of…
RE: That age old question... where to go???!

by Jabberwocky 01 May 2012

Diving with whale sharks is done in Donsol. However, for the other things you have mentioned, I would suggest going to Bohol - Alona…
RE: where to dive in luzon after visiting sagada?

by Brax 28 April 2012

Hi, Based on what you say I would advise as those above. Puerto galera has some good diving and a wide variety of dives and dive schools.…
RE: where to dive in luzon after visiting sagada?

by Herbie47 28 April 2012

Donsol is the place for whale sharks, not sure if August is the best time to see them.
RE: Suggested route for 3 week Philippines vacation?

by updownallaround7 26 April 2012

Manila for a few days, onto Boracay for 5 days, back to Manila for a couple days, to Cebu for 5 days, back to Manila, then to Donsol for…
RE: Suggested route for 3 week Philippines vacation?

by gwapo 26 April 2012

Travelling in Philippines can be a challenge. Things do not always run like clockwork so factor a degree of flexibility into your plans.…
RE: Suggested route for 3 week Philippines vacation?

by surfboy 26 April 2012

Really wouldnt recommend planning on just 3 nights in each location, travelling here is not always easy, tiring and time consuming! Heres…
Suggested route for 3 week vacation?

by kan667 25 April 2012

Hello. I am a 40 year old male in initial stages of planning a solo 3 week trip in early December. I'm primarily interested in diving,…