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[Mogwai]

Food is a problem in Sabang. There are no western style fast food places and the other choices are not great. The German bakery seemed to be popular and there is an Italian restaurant upstairs. But eating less is not a bad thing.

There are no Korean restaurants? Even though Korean food is a bit weird IMHO but they do have some edible dishes, like bibimbap for example.

[Engine Driver]

A few members have asked if Sabang is worth going to considering the state of the sewer system and the fact it is largely catered for Koreans and Chinese.

My opinion is that it's definitely worth going to. It's a welcome relief from the chaos of Manila and you can feel the stress melt away as your boat approaches Muelle Pier. Like AC, an atmosphere of sex surrounds Sabang. Everyone knows you are there to dive during the day and bang chicks at night. Westerners get drawn to the Big Apple as they feel safe there without the Koreans! LOL. Drinking beer all day with ageing westerners is not really my scene, so found other things to do. Like diving, in-room massage, reading and wandering around on foot. There is a small gym in Puerta Galera town which has some old, but useable weight training equipment.

You will never need to sleep alone in Sabang. Just walk into the bars at 6. 30 pm and point. 4,000 PHP and the little spinner is yours. Plenty of freelance options are available as well at 1,500 PHP for ST.

Food is a problem in Sabang. There are no western style fast food places and the other choices are not great. The German bakery seemed to be popular and there is an Italian restaurant upstairs. But eating less is not a bad thing.

[Engine Driver]

There are loads of girls about at Big Apple. The beer is always cold and good vantage point out on the bay with passing people which included daytime freelancers. If you can ignore ongoing engineering works and the crazy druggy (former freelancer) always hanging about outside who is in constant state of mental anguish, then some would regard this place as paradise or close to it. However all is not well at BA apparently the place is up for sale. The waitresses could do with some training and discipline, I don't know what is going on here guys. The rooms are pretty noisy so if you a light sleeper look elsewhere.

Nice report Slaol. My recent experience mirrored yours. The Australian owner / manager of the Big Apple is an alcoholic and the place is definitely in decline. You can see him everyday from about 9. 00 am onwards sitting on the front stools drinking solidly until about 11.00 pm. What's also disconcerting is that the main diving instructor Simon (the Brit) also gets stuck into the beers every afternoon.

There is so much that needs to be done to the place including renovation of all the rooms, replacement of ALL the diving equipment (as it is well beyond the use by date), replacement of the boat and motor (it broke down at sea when I went diving with them), getting a new marketing chick and sacking of the chef and all waitresses. I don't know if anyone would take it on.

I didn't stay at the Big Apple, but just went there for diving and for a couple of meals.

I'm going to splurge next time and stay at Atlantis as it seems like a very professionally run dive resort with nice separation from the hookers.

When the shit farm is finally completed and commissioned, hopefully the stench that permeates throughout Sabang will disappear.

[AfAsia]

Right off the bat I made an error. A girl I have known for some years in Manila asked to go with to Sabang. I relented, and against my usual practice of being alone agreed to take her along for three days out of ten I had planned to be on the island. It did not turn out too well with her although she was doable this was no train smash. Frustratingly the girl put up a struggle to stay with me but I insisted she go after three days which was our agreement. I can smile about it now but she dearly wanted to stay and watch tv and spend twelve hours a day in the bathroom. The girls cleanliness was second to none and she never had tv before. Eventually she left only after I pulled the bed sheets off her and put her handbag in her lap, I got her triked off to the ferry. Hellaluya! The lord have mercy.

There are loads of girls about at Big Apple. The beer is always cold and good vantage point out on the bay with passing people which included daytime freelancers. If you can ignore ongoing engineering works and the crazy druggy (former freelancer) always hanging about outside who is in constant state of mental anguish, then some would regard this place as paradise or close to it. However all is not well at BA apparently the place is up for sale. The waitresses could do with some training and discipline, I don't know what is going on here guys. The rooms are pretty noisy so if you a light sleeper look elsewhere.

The issues aside, overall I had a good time spending ten days and never being alone. No hunting for girls was needed, they all came to me. Never once did I set foot in any clubs and bars elsewhere. The Bikini bar is also fabulous to destress and spend the days swimming, beering and chatting to the sweet girls. It sure beats London by a long margin and being here amongst the beauty of Mindoro Island is a wonderful experience. This was my second trip here and shall return. There were many expats around and playing killer certainly was fun. And by the way if you intend playing billiards do not have your feelings hurt being thumped by a tiny Filipina, they are good, too good for a newbie like me.

Tip of the day. April.

[Albert9989]

Since you say you have RTFF, I am wondering if you spotted the Cebu thread, which has all the information you may be seeking.

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...ilippines-Cebu

Thanks BlanquiCeleste, I did not check the Cebu thread, I just checked here in other areas. But I was targeting Port Barton, and based on Cebu thread now I found at least a NattyBumpo post from 2016 very interesting on that destination.

RTFF is not so easy some times.

Thanks again.

[Blanquiceleste]

Hi,

I plan to go to Cebu for 10 days between 9th Jan and 20 Jan, where I will meet a girl which should come with me in Palawan. Does anybody have advices regarding hotels costs in Palawan and good locations to be? The goal is to have some good time, no mongering, resting, and some visits around or excursions.

At least as I never been in Phil, I am doing some RTFF now, but what could be the price range for correct hotels, my target gieng if possible around 50 E / night even lower, or a mix between some above and some below.

Any advices will be appreciated.

Since you say you have RTFF, I am wondering if you spotted the Cebu thread, which has all the information you may be seeking.

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...ilippines-Cebu

[Albert9989]

I haven't been there yet but you probably should check Agoda for a hotel within your price range and read thru the reviews on Tripadvisor. That's what I do when I'm going to a new place and unsure about which area / hotel to stay.

Thanks for the answer, anyway that's what I am doing and I can see plenty of nice offers, so should be ok.

[Cali Scorpio]

Hi,

I plan to go to Cebu for 10 days between 9th Jan and 20 Jan, where I will meet a girl which should come with me in Palawan. Does anybody have advices regarding hotels costs in Palawan and good locations to be? The goal is to have some good time, no mongering, resting, and some visits around or excursions.

At least as I never been in Phil, I am doing some RTFF now, but what could be the price range for correct hotels, my target gieng if possible around 50 E / night even lower, or a mix between some above and some below.

Any advices will be appreciated.

I haven't been there yet but you probably should check Agoda for a hotel within your price range and read thru the reviews on Tripadvisor. That's what I do when I'm going to a new place and unsure about which area / hotel to stay.

[Albert9989]

Hi,

I plan to go to Cebu for 10 days between 9th Jan and 20 Jan, where I will meet a girl which should come with me in Palawan. Does anybody have advices regarding hotels costs in Palawan and good locations to be? The goal is to have some good time, no mongering, resting, and some visits around or excursions.

At least as I never been in Phil, I am doing some RTFF now, but what could be the price range for correct hotels, my target gieng if possible around 50 E / night even lower, or a mix between some above and some below.

Any advices will be appreciated.

[Dg8787]

This has some good info about Boracay: http://www.philippinesredcat.com/nig...ls-in-boracay/.

Thanks but that info seems to predate Oct /2018. I am looking for info after the re-opening October 26,2018.

[Goferring]

There are freelancers walking the pathway from Big Apple to the foot of the Menarra Resort, usually after 8. 00 pm. I was propositioned a number of times. The Big Apple Bar has freelancers there from 12.00 noon onwards and some were quite doable. A couple of times when I was having lunch at the Big Apple, a freelancer came and sat opposite me, after seeking my permission. Naturally, I said yes, bought them a drink and just had a conversation. Rate is 1,500 PHP short time. Never tried any, so can't comment on the service level.

The beach side barstools at the Big Apple make an ideal vantage point to see the off duty bar girls walking around town getting lunch, meeting friends etc.

Many are available for a couple of drinks and an overtime session.

[Engine Driver]

I am sure I and other appreciate your update on Sabang. I have been twice but now lament how it used to be. With the beach as you describe it, the hassle of no direct banka there, the increase to 4,000, the Korean bias and esp the hit and miss performance one wonders why a monger would visit. Of course I imagine the diving is still top notch.

I am intrigued about the freelancers. I thought the bar mafia strongly discouraged freelancing. When I was there only LB's were wandering FLers besides the odd girls at Big Apple.

It would seem that Sabang has suffered as Shinookville has. Paradise lost. Sad.

There are freelancers walking the pathway from Big Apple to the foot of the Menarra Resort, usually after 8. 00 pm. I was propositioned a number of times. The Big Apple Bar has freelancers there from 12.00 noon onwards and some were quite doable. A couple of times when I was having lunch at the Big Apple, a freelancer came and sat opposite me, after seeking my permission. Naturally, I said yes, bought them a drink and just had a conversation. Rate is 1,500 PHP short time. Never tried any, so can't comment on the service level.

[Cali Scorpio]

Any reports on the re-opened Boracay. I am thinking of going there January 2019.

This has some good info about Boracay: http://www.philippinesredcat.com/nig...ls-in-boracay/.

[Dg8787]

Any reports on the re-opened Boracay. I am thinking of going there January 2019.

[Goferring]

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I was in Macau last week chatting with one of my repeat Chinese Sauna girls after another really satisfying overtime session with her when she casually mentioned that most of her Chinese customers were quick as in under 7 or 8 minutes. LOL. Like you I was slightly skeptical about whether she was telling me something she thought I wanted to hear or telling me the truth about the majority of her experiences. Maybe a little of both. In any case she always went the distance with me, never let up, and was a great gal. I miss her.

The girls' rapid turnover of Korean customers is very real.

I was sitting in Midnight Bar, Sabang one night drinking beers with a buddy. We noticed that a popular girl was matching out drinking rate with barfining customers. One beer, one new customer.

For laughs we even timed her: 45 minutes included walking to his hotel, jiggy jig, shower (maybe. . ?) and walk back to the bar. One after the other until we could drink no more.