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I understand about congestion, and of course it's getting worse all over the region. I don't blame CP for that, just for their flakey attitude toward customer service. PAL ain't great, but it's a...

It's such a bizarre airline. I've had flights that were perfect. On time, great service etc. And then others, like yours, that were a total nightmare. It's not just that they screw up, but they're...

Very clever system. Maybe I have too much Scots blood in me to have considered renting two rooms at the same time, but it's really not all that much money and I'm sure you're right about the...

I went to a wedding once where little weenies ('party franks') were embedded in a giant block of lime jello. Mmmmm!

I wouldn't go that far -- see Red Kilt's list (plus sinigang!) -- but then yes, it's almost remarkable that they still have a native cuisine at all when you consider the last several centuries of...

Actually it's #4 -- the NYT story had it wrong. #1 is pork, and of course it's certainly #1 in the Philippines.

I've given up trying to defend Filipino food, but I'll say it once more anyhow: the...

To be fair, I've only had it a couple times, years ago, and maybe I was just unlucky. I'm always trying to get people to be more open-minded about Filipino food, so I'll take my own advice and try it...

Exactly -- what you save on the girls in AC you lose on hotels. Food prices are similar, but better quality in Thailand. All in all it pretty much equals out.

As far as sisig, I eat just about...

At least several guys have tried doing this kind of business in Thailand over the years. I don't think any of them have lasted at it.

Basically there's no need to investigate bargirls, except to...

I recently overstayed about 10 hours and while I didn't notice it, they sure did. P4040, paid at Clark Airport on my way out.

Well come on, there really aren't many beers that are. Anyhow for most of us SMB is just something cold and wet to swill while enjoying other pleasures.

But for those who care, San Miguel have...

After going through their drill literally dozens of times, and trying all kinds of approaches, I absolutely agree. No cover stories, no sarcasm, no joking around. Just a kind of world-weary...

I apparently got put onto one of these lists about 15 years ago and it was no fun at all. Special treatment *every* time I entered the US. They even knew me by name. They never showed much interest...

GH, when you say 'difficult', let's keep this in perspective: it's harder than in the Philippines. In absolute terms, it's still pretty easy, if that's your aim. Take a girl out a few times, treat...

Good info, though I think a truly dedicated CC should also know that you can even do without the cab in Manila by taking the LRT to EDSA/Taft station. The Pasay bus terminals are just a short and...

Exactly. Or if you hate dealing with AC trike drivers, just walk out to MacArthur and catch a jeepney for P8. An iPod is useful against the bus radio (or these days, more likely a video).

One more reason I prefer the plain old Victory Liner to Fly the Bus etc. Though come to think of it I'm not sure why I should like being the oldest guy on the bus instead of the youngest.