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  1. callippo avatar

    RE: Ormoc Motorcycle hire

    by callippo 24 May 2012

    I was planning similar kind of thing as you. Cebu-Camotes-Leyte. Maybe up to Biliran, and then back down to the south of Leyte and on…

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    RE: 2 WEEKS - Puerto Galera, Boracay, El Nido!

    by gwapo 24 May 2012

    Get a taxi from NAIA to Pasay There are plenty of hotels in the area.Sogo have 2 branches within a stone's throw of each other on Edsa…

  3. surfboy avatar

    RE: 2 WEEKS - Puerto Galera, Boracay, El Nido!

    by surfboy 24 May 2012

    First question: I get into Manila late at night on the 2nd (11:10). Where can I go to stay the night (economical - as I am on budget),…

  4. surfboy avatar

    RE: Cheapest place to get scuba certified in Philippines

    by surfboy 17 May 2012

    Moalboal could be a good option, loads of good Divecentres there and a nice relaxed vibe to the place. Easy shore access for diving also.…

  5. 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…

  6. surfboy avatar

    RE: Philippines Diving

    by surfboy 12 May 2012

    From Manila, Puerto Galera is easily accessible and has good diving and good beaches nearby. Also Anilao is close to Manila. If you have…

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    RE: Palawan & Cebu advice

    by surfboy 12 May 2012

    With only two weeks I would keep to one area, either Palawan or the Visayan region. If diving is your main focus then look at Baliacasag…

  8. FlipFlopT avatar

    Re: Negros to Bantayan Ferry

    by FlipFlopT 04 May 2012

    Hi there, My partner and I took this ferry from Bantayan to Cadiz earlier in the year. 1130 is a loose term, I don't think our boat…

  9. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Where to go for beach and hiking or even climbing?

    by PIkayaker 03 May 2012

    He mentioned climbing and hiking separately, so I'm thinking he means rock climbing, not mountain climbing. If that's the case Cebu is…

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    RE: Apo Island, Panglao Island or Moalboal

    by tools4fools 01 May 2012

    More important - you guys dive or not? If in Moalboal head for white beach, the main drag is butt ugly. Apo island like wise, no prett…

  11. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: august - september getaway

    by PIkayaker 29 April 2012

    South and east. Cebu, Bohol, southern Negros, north Mindanao from CDO across to Camiguin and Siargao.

  12. surfboy avatar

    RE: Best routes from Singapore to Australia via Philippines & Indonesia.

    by surfboy 28 April 2012

    For the Philippines you could fly Cebu Pacific from Singapore to Cebu City then visit the Visayas for diving. Would reccomend Malapascua…

  13. eveontee avatar

    Re: What do you like most about the Philippines?

    by eveontee 27 April 2012

    Depends what you like doing.. Are you a snorkler, diver? Do you like beaches and swimming? Partying? etc etc. As there are over 7000…

  14. surfboy avatar

    RE: Negros to Bantayan Ferry

    by surfboy 26 April 2012

    There is supposedly an Island Shipping Ferry between Cadiz in Negros and Bantayan Town every day at 11:30am but I know form previous posts…

  15. damp_fleece avatar

    Negros to Bantayan Ferry

    by damp_fleece 26 April 2012

    Hello, Does anyone know the current times and days of the week that ferries depart from Negros to Bantayan and vice versa? Also, does…

  16. clairealgarme avatar

    RE: Cheap Island escape - anywhere in SE Asia

    by clairealgarme 24 April 2012

    In the Philippines, you can also visit Caramoan or Donsol. There are plenty of islands to choose from which are not yet fully developed…

  17. asean2011 avatar

    RE: Cheap Island escape - anywhere in SE Asia

    by asean2011 23 April 2012

    In the Philippines there are 7107 islands. you can find places to stay for $10 us dollars =php430 or less in. Small islands like Siqujior.…

  18. tanabata_hikoboshi2 avatar

    Re: Football in the Philippines

    by tanabata_hikoboshi2 21 April 2012

    Football is not popular in the Philippines (except parts of Panay and Negros). Still now it's becoming more and more popular. People…

  19. smittyb avatar

    Bus Cebu - Barcolod:bestoptions

    by smittyb 20 April 2012

    Hi there I will be arriving in Cebu from Singapore on a Tiger flight which gets in at 11.40am on a Sunday. I want to go to Barcolod the…

  20. surfboy avatar

    RE: Disabled Navy vet moving to the Philippines

    by surfboy 20 April 2012

    Personaly I prefer the Visayan region, Islands of Cebu and Negros in particular..

  21. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Beaches in June

    by PIkayaker 16 April 2012

    The rain in June comes off the SW monsoon, which mostly affects the west side of the country. Stay south and east. Central Visayas (Cebu,…

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    RE: Family-friendly beach recommendation?

    by bounty98 14 April 2012

    Sugar beach Negros if you want secluded and quiet the resorts do some nice food there or bantayan off of Cebu, beach as well as food…

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    RE: How to avoid taxi scams

    by bikepacker 12 April 2012

    Usually I don't need a taxi but the bike is in storage until my next trip. I have biked over Negros, Cebu, Bohol and Palawan mountains…

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    RE: Philippines Itinerary Help!

    by bikepacker 08 April 2012

    Manila Boracay Cebu then either Negros or Siquijor You can fly from Manila to Boracay, then Boracay to Cebu. From Cebu you can fly or…

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    Re: Its more fun in the Philippines!

    by bikepacker 06 April 2012

    Funny Filipinos, snorkeling, meeting girls, motorcycle exploring, beaches, waterfalls, volcanoes (Mayon wow!), Looking for restos (some…

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