Manila

[SamSam2]

Hi Guys,

I am heading to Manilla but have the wife with me, I was considering a massage place but my past experiances, I prefer a girl to the apartment / hotel.

I was hoping some of you could help with some questions, wife wants more shopping, so I was looking at the MOA area and on airbnb found some good apartments, one of two suggest registration is needed, are tehse not girl friendly and therefore look at others? Are their any reasnably priced hotels in the area?

Secondly with inviting girls from pinalove etc, is it eash enougth to get a girl for a few hours in the afternoon?

Is it better to get an apartment or a hotel in Manilla?

[Mahku]

Is EDSA Entertainment plaza still open in Manila. I heard it burned down is this true. I will be returning soon and curious to visit it if its still open.

Like many things, it didn't survive the plandemic and the catastrophic (especially in the Phils) overreaction thereof. Really, it was on its last legs even before that. Modern times and new ways of working 'the profession' were already taking their toll. The Chinese cooties were just a kind of mercy killing. When passing by the area last year, the space appears to live on as a combination motorbike parking garage and office / classrooms on the upper floor.

[Mahku]

I was staying in a pretty high end place called Valero Grand Suites in Makati.

I asked the concierge and reception desk staff how to get to Divisoria street market by train, because my companion wanted to go shopping there. None of them had a clue. So we ended up taking the Jeepneys.

Lets face it guys, Phils is not know for producing rocket scientists.

Just be aware that taking the public transit trains in Manila isn't like taking similar metros in Japan, Singapore, Europe, etc. It can make Tokyo at rush hour look positively roomy by comparison: Long lines often JUST TO GET IN to the station, long line to get a ticket, long line to get through the turnstile, the area after the turnstile chock a block with people waiting to get downstairs to the platform. Of course the train will be cattle car packed. Often (or mostly) the trains don't have air conditioning. Keep track of your pockets and your valuables! Also, be aware that when you transfer from MRT to LRT at Taft that it's not the seamless process that most other places have. You will go completely out of the turnstiles and out of the MRT Taft station, walk up and down stairs fighting crowds all the way. Then for the LRT you will start the process again of getting in the station, getting a new ticket, going through turnstiles again, etc. Maybe some will want to try it once just for the adventure. But for repeat visits I think you'll end up agreeing that you might as well pay a bit more for a taxi.

[Muzungufotsy]

Exclusively, been my go to method for the last 9 years.

Hi mate clear your inbox please it s full. I can't reply to you.

[WestCoast1]

WC1 -.

It's likely you'll be closer to Ayala Station than Buendia Station if you're staying around Gbelt. Personally, I prefer Ayala Station, not just for the convenience, but also for the enjoyable walk. Passing through the malls allows me to window-shop and provides a welcome cool-down from the Philippine heat.

LRT. Taft - Recto station (walk 15 minutes or take a trike) and your there in Divisoria.

I took a friend out to Dvisoria (DV) and, surprisingly, he had a ball. Each time we talk about our trip to DV he couldn't wipe out that grin of his gringo face.

Mea culpa. GOOD Santa!

[D Cups]

Is EDSA Entertainment plaza still open in Manila. I heard it burned down is this true. I will be returning soon and curious to visit it if its still open.

You will have to find other establishments, Mr. Long.

[Bad Santa]

From GBelt, probably 2 trains:

#1: The MRT, southwest, from the nearby Buendia station. Get off at the Taft station.

#2: Take the LRT, north, from the Taft station to the Divisoria area.

Someone else check that.

WC1 -.

It's likely you'll be closer to Ayala Station than Buendia Station if you're staying around Gbelt. Personally, I prefer Ayala Station, not just for the convenience, but also for the enjoyable walk. Passing through the malls allows me to window-shop and provides a welcome cool-down from the Philippine heat.

LRT. Taft - Recto station (walk 15 minutes or take a trike) and your there in Divisoria.

I took a friend out to Dvisoria (DV) and, surprisingly, he had a ball. Each time we talk about our trip to DV he couldn't wipe out that grin of his gringo face.

[WestCoast1]

I was staying in a pretty high end place called Valero Grand Suites in Makati.

I asked the concierge and reception desk staff how to get to Divisoria street market by train, because my companion wanted to go shopping there. None of them had a clue. So we ended up taking the Jeepneys.

Lets face it guys, Phils is not know for producing rocket scientists.

From GBelt, probably 2 trains:

#1: The MRT, southwest, from the nearby Buendia station. Get off at the Taft station.

#2: Take the LRT, north, from the Taft station to the Divisoria area.

Someone else check that.

[Pussycat123]

FYI. Makati-Divisoria is 2 train raids if you're coming from Gbelt, less traffic and a bit cooler than the jeeps.

I was staying in a pretty high end place called Valero Grand Suites in Makati.

I asked the concierge and reception desk staff how to get to Divisoria street market by train, because my companion wanted to go shopping there. None of them had a clue. So we ended up taking the Jeepneys.

Lets face it guys, Phils is not know for producing rocket scientists.

[Chris Long]

Is EDSA Entertainment plaza still open in Manila. I heard it burned down is this true. I will be returning soon and curious to visit it if its still open.

[Bad Santa]

Sorry to say but when I was in Manila in 2022 it was weak. I went to Dimples in Burgos St and the lineup was awful. Plan B was already closed. Then I went to Malate and it was just overpriced blue ball KTVs. I didn't even bother with LA cafe. People are saying AC is bad but its still ten times better than Manila. Plus getting around Manila is a nightmare. Public transport sucks and it took about three Jeepneys to get from Makati to Divisoria.

I must admit, Manila isn't the most tourist-friendly city. For relaxation and recreation, I would recommend Bangkok. I travel to Manila frequently for work, visiting two to three times a year.

However, I find Bangkok to be a more enjoyable city overall. The prices in Bangkok are generally more reasonable, and in my personal opinion, the women there are more attractive.

FYI. Makati-Divisoria is 2 train raids if you're coming from Gbelt, less traffic and a bit cooler than the jeeps.

[D Cups]

Anyone been to GPoint bar on Padre Faura recently?

Back in the day it had good food and craft beer and some singers.

Freelancers were always available in the evening.

Yuh I was there about a month ago. For brunch only as I was the the first and only customer at that time. I was watching a NFL football game in a comfortable chair. Food is good. I got the waitress' phone number. She's overweight but has giant tits and cute face. I figured she might be BJ queen as many of the chubby Pinays are! I don't know about the nighttime or freelance action.

[WestCoast1]

SNIP

Plus getting around Manila is a nightmare. Public transport sucks and it took about three Jeepneys to get from Makati to Divisoria.

Ya, that parts the same as before covid. Traffic is terrible.

[Pussycat123]

Sorry to say but when I was in Manila in 2022 it was weak. I went to Dimples in Burgos St and the lineup was awful. Plan B was already closed. Then I went to Malate and it was just overpriced blue ball KTVs. I didn't even bother with LA cafe. People are saying AC is bad but its still ten times better than Manila. Plus getting around Manila is a nightmare. Public transport sucks and it took about three Jeepneys to get from Makati to Divisoria.

[WestCoast1]

Anyone been to GPoint bar on Padre Faura recently?

A few months ago.

Back in the day it had good food and craft beer and some singers.

Foods is the same menu. Can you be more specific about when you were there? Things change a lot.