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[Amavida]

Gentlemen,

This is a repost from Mr. Harry's AC blog that's worth dissemination. It talks a lot about the violence toward foreigner's currently going on in Thailand. The article discusses a few topics that are much in parallel with the Philippines.

I've just returned from the Philippines myself, and I can relate to what the article says that the appearance of hospitality is a thin veneer. Just underneath that thin veneer is a feeling of contempt, especially from Filipino men.

Just for the record, though. I went for 11 days and had no problems at all. So I don't want to sound like "doom and gloom"....Just BE CAREFUL.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...nd-Smiles.html

This 'article' is just an ad for a book. File under spam.

AV.

[Amavida]

I have been investigating the best way to transfer funds to finance my expenditure during my next trip.

Historically I have tended to rely on UK debit cards using them at ATM machines as at least an ATM card should give you the commercial exchange rate. That has become increasingly expensive as.

Most Phils banks no apply a 200 P fixed ATM charge for international cards with a maximum of 10-20 k PHP withdrawals. The only exceptions that I know of are the Citibank ATMs in Manila and Cebu. In the UK most banks are now charging 2-3% fees on overseas ATM withdrawals or purchases so you can often end up losing 5% plus on bank fees. I have a Phils bank account but transferring funds from the UK by bank transfer tends to be quite costly for fees and at a bad exchange rate, the fees / poor exchange rate offered by Western Union, PayPal and Worldremit etc also tends to run to 5% ish.

There are a number of newer funds transfer companies that have emerged put not many support PHP. One I have found that does is Transferwise. This allows me to transfer funds for a 1% charge at the mid market commercial exchange rate from a UK debit card to a Phils bank account taking around 3 working days to arrive. (The fee rates for transfers between most more actively traded currencies are 0.5%) For those planning a long trip to the Phils, property purchase or sponsoring a student etc this sounds a pretty good deal. Transferwise is most efficient for European currencies such as GBP, EUR, CHF, SEK etc, I think transfers from USD, AUD may incur some extra charges as they have to be routed via SWIFT.

Anybody got any better ways to transfer funds let me know?

If anyone wants to try Transferwise they have a referral program so if you copy and paste the following link you can get your first transfer (up to GBP3000) for free. (They will also credit me a free transfer if someone opens up an account through the link and actually does a transfer).

https://transferwise.com/u/59c9

All of these non bank services are a bit mickey mouse. For example, Transferwise claim on their website to support AUD but if you establish an account and try to send funds, AUD is no where to been seen. Xoom is (was?) a thing for Americans. You could try looking at Afex https://www.afex.com/ If you have a lot of money then banks give you a MUCH better deal, little people are screwed.

AV.

[WestCoast1]

UV is a very wise and kind man who took the time to post a good TR w / pics. (Thank You) Good in a sense that he likes local people and treats people w / respect but there is not a lot of, "where, what, who, and how" ground intel.

I can live with that. I thought both of his posts were great. I can live without the intel if the story gives me a stiffie.

AND, no matter how much I want to I don't shoot sperm into a filipina's pussy, that's a mistake on many levels. A mistake we all make (from time to time) I assume, but should we glorify it?

One man's mistake, is another man's mission (mine).

[Socker]

This hot stuff sells, I'll say that. Haha, sells here!

I could not get the thought of hitting that sweet little pussy again bareback. But Jaycelyn was still asleep and I forced myself to get more sleep too. I woke up again an hour later and this time I was too horny to show restraint. I began to fondle Jaycelyn, starting with her neck and shoulder and then moving to her breasts and between her legs. She was receptive to my caresses, grabbing my raging hard stroking my raging hard on with her hands. We made out the whole time. I could not wait any longer. I spread her legs and entered her in mish. Her pussy was hot and moist and felt like heaven. We went through the whole gamut of positons. Mish, then her on top, then doggy, and finally back to mish. She was loving it. I lost all control and shot a huge load in her tight little pussy, staying inside her after I came to move in and out as we kissed tenderly. What a way to start the day!


Uncle-V.

Especially this?

I lost all control and shot a huge load in her tight little pussy, staying inside her after I came to move in and out as we kissed tenderly. What a way to start the day!


Uncle-V.

Might not be a good day for the bargirl, or maybe it could be her best day, gaining a sponsor for the next 18 years?

Is this to be encouraged? This is a ROD? Haha, not to me. Trashy romantic novella yes. A post with good intel for all to benefit from? I think not.

UV is a very wise and kind man who took the time to post a good TR w / pics. (Thank You) Good in a sense that he likes local people and treats people w / respect but there is not a lot of, "where, what, who, and how" ground intel.

For me the, "where, who and how" ground intel, written properly (not like me) constitutes RODs not TRs w / massive amounts of trivial bargirl small talk and cute observations about life. I'm glad it does it for so many here. "As the World Turns" I guess. Less is the new more, just like in the USA.

AND, no matter how much I want to I don't shoot sperm into a filipina's pussy, that's a mistake on many levels. A mistake we all make (from time to time) I assume, but should we glorify it?

So a little rain comes down on the crowd favorite. Haha, somebody's got to do it.

Great FR; up for the ROD. The GFE thing -- great when it happens, ain't it?

Good warm hearted TR? Yes. ROD? No.

[WhatsUrName]

Gentlemen,

This is a repost from Mr. Harry's AC blog that's worth dissemination. It talks a lot about the violence toward foreigner's currently going on in Thailand. The article discusses a few topics that are much in parallel with the Philippines.

I've just returned from the Philippines myself, and I can relate to what the article says that the appearance of hospitality is a thin veneer. Just underneath that thin veneer is a feeling of contempt, especially from Filipino men.

Just for the record, though. I went for 11 days and had no problems at all. So I don't want to sound like "doom and gloom"....Just BE CAREFUL.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...nd-Smiles.html

[Radical Guy]

From the way the article reads it sounds like the dog was cooked for personal consumption by the dog's owner and some of his family/friends, but it makes me wonder just what really is on those BBQ sticks the street vendors sell, LOL.

http://www.philstar.com/nation/2014/...-meat-downs-22

I was eating my breakfast just now. I just lost my appetite. Grrrosss!

RG.

[Hutsori]

I've walked out to the road a few times. In my younger backpacker days I walked from the airport to Ermita.

I think the Huts has given a better possible alternative. Take the free bus to some nearby airport casino / resort / whatever, and then get a taxi from there. I tried this once and I'm not sure I saved any time. I enjoyed the change of scenery though.

I try to be more patient, but I get tired of waiting!

That's the Resorts World shuttle. I recall it runs every hour. If you're not encumbered with luggage you could try your luck crossing the street by foot from NAIA 3 - if you make it across lady luck is on your side surely, so hit the casino before grabbing a taxi. Looking at RW from NAIA 3 the taxi queue is at the far right side of the casino. Look for the Remington Hotel.

[Hutsori]

I took the airport bus once, I think it cost like 20 pesos. It was in the morning and sat at the terminal for a long time before going to the next terminal. There were few other foreign travellers on the bus but most got frustrated with the wait and got off to get a taxi. Most of the people on the bus look like those that work at the airport. I want to say it took at least 30 min between terminals including the wait time but can't remember now.

I've taken that shuttle a few times and if you're not in a hurry it's fine. It hits all the terminals.

[Pip Jaeger]

From the way the article reads it sounds like the dog was cooked for personal consumption by the dog's owner and some of his family/friends, but it makes me wonder just what really is on those BBQ sticks the street vendors sell, LOL.

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines Twenty-two persons were hospitalized after eating the meat of a sick dog in Galimuyod town in Ilocos Sur Saturday.

The owner of the dog identified only as Anton admitted that his pet was sick. Anton said the victims demanded that the dog be slaughtered.

Town police chief Senior Inspector Napoleon Eleccion Jr. said the victims cooked the meat for pulutan (finger food).

Eleccion said the hospital where the victims were taken has yet to release its findings on the cause of the poisoning.

The victims remained under observation as of yesterday. Authorities are considering filing of charges against the owner of the dog and the victims.

http://www.philstar.com/nation/2014/...-meat-downs-22

[GregLondon]

I have been investigating the best way to transfer funds to finance my expenditure during my next trip.

Historically I have tended to rely on UK debit cards using them at ATM machines as at least an ATM card should give you the commercial exchange rate. That has become increasingly expensive as.

Most Phils banks no apply a 200 P fixed ATM charge for international cards with a maximum of 10-20 k PHP withdrawals. The only exceptions that I know of are the Citibank ATMs in Manila and Cebu. In the UK most banks are now charging 2-3% fees on overseas ATM withdrawals or purchases so you can often end up losing 5% plus on bank fees. I have a Phils bank account but transferring funds from the UK by bank transfer tends to be quite costly for fees and at a bad exchange rate, the fees / poor exchange rate offered by Western Union, PayPal and Worldremit etc also tends to run to 5% ish.

There are a number of newer funds transfer companies that have emerged put not many support PHP. One I have found that does is Transferwise. This allows me to transfer funds for a 1% charge at the mid market commercial exchange rate from a UK debit card to a Phils bank account taking around 3 working days to arrive. (The fee rates for transfers between most more actively traded currencies are 0.5%) For those planning a long trip to the Phils, property purchase or sponsoring a student etc this sounds a pretty good deal. Transferwise is most efficient for European currencies such as GBP, EUR, CHF, SEK etc, I think transfers from USD, AUD may incur some extra charges as they have to be routed via SWIFT.

Anybody got any better ways to transfer funds let me know?

If anyone wants to try Transferwise they have a referral program so if you copy and paste the following link you can get your first transfer (up to GBP3000) for free. (They will also credit me a free transfer if someone opens up an account through the link and actually does a transfer).

https://transferwise.com/u/59c9

[Pip Jaeger]

I think the Huts has given a better possible alternative. Take the free bus to some nearby airport casino / resort / whatever, and then get a taxi from there. I tried this once and I'm not sure I saved any time. I enjoyed the change of scenery though.

That's a fine option as long as traffic is not gridlocked and the shuttle busses are able to get in / out of the airport. Due to persistent flooding whenever there's a rainstorm and now the road construction, gridlock seems to be the cause for a lot of the delay in getting transport out of the airport. Last time I went thru MNL airport the roads were flooded, which cause severe gridlock and the taxi's were simply not able to get into the terminal in a timely fashion. Be nice if they ran the LR into the airport, hop onto the train and at least get out of the terminal to an area where you could get a taxi more easily.

[Sonic Bam]

Have a look at: http://www.silent-gardens.com/air-transfer.php

Thanks, Joe, good web page. Thanks to the other guys as well. Booked flights all in and out of T3 so should be okay so long as the airlines don't change the terminals.

[Toronto]

Looking for some info on transfers between terminals at NAIA. I've searched the web and NAIA website but there's not much out info there. I'm visiting PI Feb / Mar-15 and my journey out of PI will be Caticlan-Manila-Hong Kong in one day. I haven't booked flights yet but I'm sure the MPH-MNL will be into one terminal and MNL-HKG out of another.

Is there an inter-terminal transfer service and typically how long should I allow between flights?

I took the airport bus once, I think it cost like 20 pesos. It was in the morning and sat at the terminal for a long time before going to the next terminal. There were few other foreign travellers on the bus but most got frustrated with the wait and got off to get a taxi. Most of the people on the bus look like those that work at the airport. I want to say it took at least 30 min between terminals including the wait time but can't remember now.

[Wicked Roger]

Looking for some info on transfers between terminals at NAIA. I've searched the web and NAIA website but there's not much out info there. I'm visiting PI Feb / Mar-15 and my journey out of PI will be Caticlan-Manila-Hong Kong in one day. I haven't booked flights yet but I'm sure the MPH-MNL will be into one terminal and MNL-HKG out of another.

Is there an inter-terminal transfer service and typically how long should I allow between flights?

Look at Cebu Pacific but allow time as all via Terminal 3 so no need to change terminal but you will need to get your bags. Be warned all budget airlines can be late so I would advise you take the earliest flight and hang around T3 or if time permits to Resorts World / Marriott across the road.

[OldJedi]

Looking for some info on transfers between terminals at NAIA. I've searched the web and NAIA website but there's not much out info there. I'm visiting PI Feb / Mar-15 and my journey out of PI will be Caticlan-Manila-Hong Kong in one day. I haven't booked flights yet but I'm sure the MPH-MNL will be into one terminal and MNL-HKG out of another.

Is there an inter-terminal transfer service and typically how long should I allow between flights?

Have a look at: http://www.silent-gardens.com/air-transfer.php#. VI2 CWdNdWMM.[/URL]

Traffic in Manila is a pain in the ass, so better add 2 or 3 hours to normal transfer times.

If it's raining a lot streets are flooded and not usable.