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  1. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: travelling to Manila to north Luzon!

    by PIkayaker 29 May 2012

    Has anyone actually flown on this Sky Pasada flight... or even seen one? I get the impression that despite frequent announcements, they…

  2. olddude1az avatar

    Re: travelling to Manila to north Luzon!

    by olddude1az 28 May 2012

    Take the Victory Liner bus from Pasay. 710 pesos(about $18US). We took it three days ago, buying our ticket one day in advance, altho…

  3. gwapo avatar

    Re: travelling to Manila to north Luzon!

    by gwapo 28 May 2012

    Zest air fly to San Fernando,La Union several times a week from where you get to Baguio in about an hour to an hour and a half. It is…

  4. Brax avatar

    Those great islands

    by Brax 24 May 2012

    Hi, OK I am just pondering and the more knowledgeable here may just be able to assist. I arrive in Manila (for the umpteenth time) 24t…

  5. AmyKW99 avatar

    RE: Puerto Princessa & Boracay weather

    by AmyKW99 19 May 2012

    That's what the weather forecast was like when I went to the mountains in north Luzon in April. Instead I had great weather - I do love…

  6. gregs3071 avatar

    RE: Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by gregs3071 16 May 2012

    +Alona or Anda?+ both? they are completely different. alona for choices of bars, restaurants & entertainment, anda for serenity. alona…

  7. bikepacker avatar

    RE: Cheapest place to get scuba certified in Philippines

    by bikepacker 15 May 2012

    I believe I was quoted 30, 000php (701 US$) at the Arizona International Resort, Subic Bay North Luzon. I didn't have time, so I didn't…

  8. spiketaiwan avatar

    RE: Tawi Tawi

    by spiketaiwan 15 May 2012

    Thanks for the advice. Reason was considering Tawi Tawi was because over the last 28 years I have travelled extensively thru the Phil…

  9. lrbrugby avatar

    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…

  10. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: cultural philippines

    by Herbie47 15 May 2012

    Not many temples or ancient cities, for those you are better off going to Cambodia and Laos. Boracay is one of the top beach resort in…

  11. nonoybato avatar

    Re: Lonely Planet Philippines

    by nonoybato 14 May 2012

    Continuation of Lonely Planet Philippines Lacking of Maps for : Metro Manila : A. Ortigas Center (for Eating, Shopping, Drinking, S…

  12. bikepacker avatar

    Re: Philippines Diving

    by bikepacker 13 May 2012

    Tubbataha reef, Palawan- Liveaboard diving. Subic Bay, N. Luzon- WWII wreck diving. MoalBoal, Cebu- WWII wreck diving, Pescador isla…

  13. nonoybato avatar

    Lonely Planet Philippines

    by nonoybato 13 May 2012

    Since 1999 i patronized Philippines guidebook, i always have your every new edition of Philippines guidebook, every new editions many…

  14. surfboy avatar

    RE: Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by surfboy 10 May 2012

    Pagudpud is a great choice! The beach there is a stunner and not so many other visitors. Many beach resorts at the Northern end of Saud…

  15. leng77 avatar

    RE: Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by leng77 10 May 2012

    Batad is still possible. Just do the trek slowly. And hired porters are available if you need one.

  16. Kuri avatar

    RE: Money Changers

    by Kuri 08 May 2012

    I've checked the address and you're right, it's Malate, Manila, Luzon. I had the area name mixed up with a guesthouse that's called "Malat…

  17. loubbylou avatar

    RE: Money Changers

    by loubbylou 08 May 2012

    +Luzon was the name of the area in Manila I was given. What is the area called?+ Someone gave you the wrong info.Luzon is not an area…

  18. Kuri avatar

    RE: Money Changers

    by Kuri 08 May 2012

    Luzon was the name of the area in Manila I was given. What is the area called? If there are a few booths around, we don't mind walking…

  19. Kuri avatar

    Money Changers

    by Kuri 08 May 2012

    We are looking for the names of money changers with decent exchange rates in Luzon (near Friendly's Guesthouse), Puerto Princesa & El…

  20. homerjhomerj avatar

    RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

    by homerjhomerj 05 May 2012

    How old is your little one EM? A few things I can suggest are the rice terraces at Bagio (spelling?). If you, Mrs. EM or the little EM-ste…

  21. PIkayaker avatar

    Baler Trip

    by PIkayaker 04 May 2012

    Went down to Baler to let my daughter and her friends get some surfing in. Drove Sagada-Santiago via Banaue and Bagabag first day, not…

  22. Xica_da_Silva avatar

    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…

  23. leng77 avatar

    RE: where to dive in luzon after visiting sagada?

    by leng77 03 May 2012

    +i have openwater, clocked about 10ish dives so far+ And I see suggestions of Coron and Subic (wrecks) not to mention the Manta Bowl.…

  24. Kcaroline avatar

    Where to go for beach and hiking or even climbing?

    by Kcaroline 02 May 2012

    Hello, I'm at the beginning of June for 10 days in the Philippines and would like to get a bit of all, i.e. beach but as well hiking…

  25. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Newbie first timer... where to go?

    by Herbie47 02 May 2012

    Cambodia and Laos I found very easy but I would not go in July due to the weather. Vietnam is also easy to travel around. Malaysia could…

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