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[GoodEnough]

For those who may have read the report about Uber's alleged inability to pick up at the airport, it's not true. I've just been picked up for the third consecutive week at Terminal 3 with no problems. I activated the Uber app as I was walking off the plane and the driver was in the airport by the time I got outside. The cost of the ride to Makati was Php193, and I paid the Php20 Skyway toll.

GE.

[Slippery]

I've been in the country continuously for a year now on a tourist visa so it's time to start thinking about making a visa run. I'm fully aware of the exit clearance requirement. Has anybody made a visa run lately? If so, where to and how long were you gone for? Best case scenario for me would be to leave from Clark, go someplace cheap and close and turn around and come back ASAP. Anybody done this lately?

[GoodEnough]

Uber can't pick up at the airport. They can only drop off there. I asked.

News to me. I get picked up by an Uber car at the airport frequently. The last time was last week.

GE.

[JPF]

Has anyone tried using Uber to get from the Manila airport to AC?

Uber can't pick up at the airport. They can only drop off there. I asked.

[IllusionHeart]

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: http://goo.gl/fKyLXh.

Breadman, I also have a maiden trip lined up in April and I voted on your poll and got the same split that I have been planning for myself.

4 days in AC, 2 days in Manila. Though I will be spending 5 nights in AC and will be booking ABC for my stay shortly. I gather that staying in Makati would be better for the 2 nights reasons being.

1. I am into young girls especially lookers and it seems that Burgos street and EDSA would be my best options. I am ok to pay a slight premium I. E. 3 k to 5 k pesos for LT. I am not to keen on MBC and might take a peek though on second day.

2. I would be landing at 8. 30 pm from Singapore hence would want to stay close to action areas of my choice hence makati.

Would welcome suggestions on area to stay considering my preference for girls and the options I should explore. My budget for hotel would be between 50 to 80 USD per night.

TIA.

[Radical Guy]

Has anyone tried using Uber to get from the Manila airport to AC?

[Wicked Roger]

Because Pope Francis is visiting the Philippines and the country will shut down between those dates.

There are national holidays declared for Jan 15,16 and 19. I can't believe that Monday is a holiday; he leaves on that day to go home.

Unbelievable.

Just to update RK and others FRs, the link is a list of roads closed because the Pope is in town.

Not knowing Manila as well as others it still seems a lot and some main routes also. It will be gridlock I am sure so am glad am out of Manila this week and am sure many would take the same option if they could (even the Catholics LOL).

http://www.philstar.com/nation/2015/...sed-pope-visit

[BrainDrain]

I will arrive in Manila Sunday night in about 4 weeks for only 3 days. Monger Kings, what would be my best move for maximum fun? I thought to just go to AC right from the airport, but then I guess I will be only dealing with pros.

Organise Action Travel to pick you up and ferry you directly to AC. Walk out of your hotel and enjoy yourself for three days of great fun.

Book your return airport transfer so that you don't forget it in your sex infused haze. I always do. Yes the transfers with whomever are more expensive that taxi / bus / trike but it is convenience and you get met at the airport.

Your three days can consist of pros, semi pros and general hookups. Chat to a few other guys in the bars and they will make some recommendations.

I don't think you have time for the Mall scene. It takes a little patience and you only have three days. In this situation, the service economy of Angeles is wired to treat you to a good time.

What's your daily budget and hotel?

BF in the bars I was in last week were P1500 - P2500.

I want to go back.

[RumBuddy]

I will arrive in Manila Sunday night in about 4 weeks for only 3 days. Monger Kings, what would be my best move for maximum fun? I thought to just go to AC right from the airport, but then I guess I will be only dealing with pros.

I don't want to waste my time as I don't know when and if I can do it again. I also thought to try and pull some young non pro stuff in the Mall of Asia. I would like to do this 2, maybe 3 times a day. Is this realistic?

I have been anticipating this trip for some time now. It will be at the end of a more serious trip in another Please help and advise. I wanted to go to Bangkok, but this is now not possible due to finances and time.

[Psychman]

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: http://goo.gl/fKyLXh.

There are only a few of reasons to go to Manila.

1) You have a love for crazy, hectic, megalopolis (I do, personally, but that's me).

2) You are extremely, extremely picky about looks (9's and 10's only) - in which case EDSA and Burgos have better looking women in general (much more expensive).

3) Interested in "normal" entertainment / higher end eating for this trip.

For six days, I would personally stay in AC unless you meet one or all criteria above. There are some very ggood restaurants in Makati, and some cool "regular" discos and clubs all around.

[BrainDrain]

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: http://goo.gl/fKyLXh.

My suggestion is initially in AC to get a feel for the place. Having just spent a few days there last week the problem I had was trying to fit too much into a short time. Find some girls, yes take a different one each hour, but do take the time at some stage to stop and just have a couple of the nicer girls that you get along with stick around.

Also, if you are transiting the cities, you can also take a lady with you for the journey.

Enjoy your travels.

[Free2]

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: http://goo.gl/fKyLXh.

2 days in Manila, 3rd day travel to AC and the balance in AC.

[Breadman]

I have a trip coming up and was curious what the general consensus was on the scene's in Manila and Angeles City. How many days out of 6 should be spent in each location? Instead of a ton of comments, I'd try a poll to see which options would be the best choice.

Poll: http://goo.gl/fKyLXh.

[Dg8787]

I think I was not far off. Somebody has made a Pope Mobile, made in a Jeepney format.

P.S, about the poor-mans' transport, I meant, with nearly no bus transport in certain areas, those who don't have a car have only Jeepneys to resort to, including Baguio!

I guess the board allowed some tongue in cheek comments about locals and their customs, which is humurous at times, but also has saved a few skins, when you understand how the locals react, in certain situation.

Plus. Some of us here are more than "Visitors" . To RP!

I think you misse the point. The jeepney is the bus transportation. You might not recognize it as The one we all drew with crayons in school. But it is a bus. Yes we are either short term or longer term visitors residing here.

[Econo Tech]

I think a Pope-mobile would work nicely from a jeepney. Jeepney has a flatbed and just add a pop top on it! Jeepneys are indeed public transportation. I wouldn't say it is a poor man's transport, I ride them and I am not poor.

I think I was not far off. Somebody has made a Pope Mobile, made in a Jeepney format.

P.S, about the poor-mans' transport, I meant, with nearly no bus transport in certain areas, those who don't have a car have only Jeepneys to resort to, including Baguio!

As a visitor of the RP as most or all of us are and with some respect the posters, I don't understand how some can compare or judge the customs, beliefs, faiths or even holidays in the RP. RP is what it is. As us Mericans would say "love it or leave it".

I guess the board allowed some tongue in cheek comments about locals and their customs, which is humurous at times, but also has saved a few skins, when you understand how the locals react, in certain situation.

Plus. Some of us here are more than "Visitors" . To RP!