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26-Nov-2009 22:49
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26-Nov-2009 22:49
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Hey Guys,
Just wondering the best route to get to the Caramoan peninsula from Donsol. We plan on heading out after a day or two of trying to spot some whale sharks!
Any help would be appreicated!
Safte Travels,
Alan and Jess
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26-Nov-2009 20:39
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26-Nov-2009 20:39
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a place to stay on Boracay over New Years Eve? I'm arriving on 30 December 09 and I'm looking for something economical. A basic bungalow is fine - as long as it's in a safe area, and not too far from the action. I've tried to book a few places in the Lonely Planet but haven't had any luck.... so any recommendations would be fantastic.
Thanks in advance!
rp
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26-Nov-2009 19:58
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callippo »
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26-Nov-2009 19:58
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callippo »
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thinking about spending Christmas period in this area, anybody got any suggestions as to not too expensive beachside accomm, also motorbike hire, online info seems quite sparse and my LP guide is years out of date.
another option might be southern Leyte so any ideas there along the same lines welcome too.
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26-Nov-2009 18:53
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hermesalfa »
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26-Nov-2009 19:18
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HenningWessel »
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Is Malate in Metro Manila a good place to live in? (Close to Makati city)
I have found a cheap apartment here to rent on monthly basis.
Is it a tourist area, or residential or commercial?
Can I get internet connection on my room here, if I arrange it myself with an ISP-provider?
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26-Nov-2009 18:20
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hermesalfa »
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26-Nov-2009 22:42
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GeoffW »
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Can I exchange INR to PHP at Manila airport when arriving 10.30 pm?
I will arrive from Mumbai via Dubai in Manila on Tuesday 1st December.
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26-Nov-2009 16:43
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vanes73 »
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26-Nov-2009 16:43
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vanes73 »
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Hi everybody,
I will land with Cebu pacific al NAIA at 21:30 (i think terminal 3).
At this time can i find inside the airport a Philippine sim card and a money changer??
Thank you
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26-Nov-2009 14:37
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allendarcy »
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26-Nov-2009 23:02
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becks »
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Hi all,
Which one would you recommend as the best palce for snorkeling (not diving)? The candidates are:
Balicasag Island near Bohol Island
Malapascua Island in the north of Cebu
Apo Island near Dumaguete
"Some place" in Siquijor Island
Or there is any other places?
And will Bohol Island be too crowded during the Christmas?
I would just like to pick one or two places in the above list.
Thanks.
Allen
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26-Nov-2009 12:48
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rozwa »
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26-Nov-2009 19:25
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tools4fools »
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Hello,
in december I'll travel to he Ph. A friend of mine who visited the country 5 years ago was rather negative about the safety situation in Manila and other places. He had been drugged, pickpocketed, didn't feel safe at night etc. On this and other forum 'writers' in general are positive about the country. Can you add some info about how to avoid dangerous situations ?
Robbie
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26-Nov-2009 08:13
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arjwilson »
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26-Nov-2009 14:00
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CDOguide »
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Hi - has anyone ever backpacked in the Philippines with a 13 year old girl? I'm thinking of taking my daughter to SE Asia for 2-3 weeks next summer and am wondering about the Philippines. I've been to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Singapore...but never the Philippines. How would it be for my daughter and me? Three weeks would take us to some cities, some towns, some beaches, some hiking, some lazing around, etc.
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25-Nov-2009 19:16
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hermesalfa »
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26-Nov-2009 06:07
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tools4fools »
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What is the cheapest possible accomodation I get anywhere in Manila?
It needs to be a single room, not sharing with anyone. That's the only requirement. And reasonable safe to keep my computer equipment in it.
I want to rent it from 1st December until 30th December (1 month).
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25-Nov-2009 09:33
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jj77 »
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26-Nov-2009 13:13
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bounty98 »
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....for a week in February( .....as part of 5 week trip to Phil).
Which is better? Pro's / Con's of each?
Single Traveler. Chill out on the beach. Some evening drinking spots(nothing too crazy, but some people around!), Do some diving(have PADI cert.), not too expensive, "backpacker" rather than "package hotel" scene.....
comments appreciated!
thanx
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25-Nov-2009 01:01
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michael_taipei »
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25-Nov-2009 01:01
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michael_taipei »
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Hi,
did anyone stay in the above two resorts (actually they are connected). Is it better to stay at pinjalo (meaning in rooms which are located in the garden) or calypso (beach front rooms). Also, I heard that boat station two is not a quiet area. So, how about these two resorts? Quiet or not?
Thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 13:00
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allendarcy »
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27-Nov-2009 00:15
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quicktime »
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Hi all,
Is it possible to get a bicycle in Legaspi and drive it around Mount Mayon for a circle in two days. Say, first day, from Legaspi to Tobacco City, Second Day, from Tobacco city to Legaspi.
I searched the google map found there is a highway but I didn't find any travel log about "bicycle around mount mayon". So I don't know whether it is feasible, and as I will travel alone, is it safe there?
Thanks in advance.
Allen
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24-Nov-2009 10:32
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vanes73 »
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25-Nov-2009 11:14
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vanes73 »
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Hi everybody,
i will spend a night in Manila, and i wonna stay in Ermita.
I looked at some hotels, maybe i'll choose between executive plaza, lotus garden and citystate but every hotels, these included, have some negative reports for unfriendly staff, being not very gf, cheating or loosing time on check out...
Do you know a good midrange accomodotation in this zone??
Do you also know what time does Robinson Mall close?
Thank you
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24-Nov-2009 06:16
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abdelnaby »
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26-Nov-2009 20:16
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norrie19 »
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There has been a horrendous massacre near Ampatuan town, Maguindanao. At least 30 bodies have already been recovered, and the total number of dead may be as high as 50.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/11/23/09/buluan-vice-mayors-wife-media-men-beheaded
This is very alarming, since the dead included at least a dozen journalists. This was a gruesome massacre - many victims were chopped apart with machetes! The reports also say that the massacre was carried out by a group of 100 armed men. Why is the Philippine government permitting groups of 100 armed men to simply wander around the countryside? Shouldn't the military use its airpower to bomb them into oblivion?
Anyhow, this massacre took place only a few kilometers from Maguindanao's capital of Shariff Aguak. Tourists to Maguindanao should take extreme precautions, since the potential for reprisal violence is v...
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