Angeles City

[Engine Driver]

Thanks for the photos and the good memories.

Recognize some of the girls and definitely remember the girls had a time of wearing the white Hawaiian outfits.

At a guess I would date these photos at being around the year 2010.

Have to fully agree with your good self that Angeles has changed so much in the last years and easy to see why the old guard have such a torrid time in accepting what Angeles has become.

Still, for those that lived the Angeles golden years we still have our memories to fall back on.

Enjoy.

LOL. Yes, it's incredulous you can recognize the girls from 12-years ago from a tiny photo! There were only a few thousand bar girls back then. Despite your frequent negativity, I think most mongers are having a great time in Angeles city. There still something for everyone.

[WestCoast1]

P.S. I certainly have used Cheap Charlie Transport in the past but it's been when I'm in no hurry and already know the lay of the land.

Gorrion update us when you get there with a solid Field Report.

[Goferring]

An airport taxi might quote you p500 ($10), and then dicker down to p400 or p300. Or maybe he won't. Is it worth the dickering down to save a few dollars?

I also look at the number of steps in the cheapest ride: the Jeepney ride is actually walk well outside the terminal, past all the sprinklers offering to "assist" you in to their car, find the right Jeep; get the price; ride to SM after 10 other passengers are ready; find a honest 😊 trike; set prices; enjoy the bounce bounce ride to your hotel (good luck if you're a fully grown adult); collapse asleep for a couple of hours to recover from the heat, vibration, noise and dust. For some it's worth the money saved. Others see the multiple opportunities for that intended savings to disappear in over charging, lost time or general heartache.

I've got my preferences but, as usual, each to their own.

Enjoy. G.

P.S. I certainly have used Cheap Charlie Transport in the past but it's been when I'm in no hurry and already know the lay of the land.

[WestCoast1]

A hotel car is indeed the most expensive but, for a 15 minute trip, the premium would be pretty small. Some find that worth paying for the piece of mind and door to door service to exactly where you want to go.

Why do so many people going to PI overthink everything? Prices are dirt cheap regardless of what you choose. Is a $1.00 difference in transportation really an issue?

Spot on. Paying a taxi or hotel-arranged car will run you $5-$10. If you are flying into a new city or airport where you don't have experience, it doesn't make sense to go cheap. The hotel guy will be waiting for you outside holding a sign with your name on it. He is the fastest and simplest route to your hotel front desk, and hence the ladies. An airport taxi might quote you p500 ($10), and then dicker down to p400 or p300. Or maybe he won't. Is it worth the dickering down to save a few dollars? Bahala ka. Pay up and get to the objective (the nearly unlimited poon you are already getting at a discount).

Edited to add: Late last year a mate msg'd me saying that the Clark airport does not allow Joyride or Angkas motorcycles into the airport. You will need to walk your backpack outside the main gate of the airport to pick up a moto-taxi.

[Mahaba]

The cheapest would be a Jeepney. They definitely go to Dau so I'm assuming there is still an SM Mall option too. With a small back pack, that's reasonably convenient to Walking Street.

If you want to go further away, I'd just grab an airport taxi.

A hotel car is indeed the most expensive but, for a 15 minute trip, the premium would be pretty small. Some find that worth paying for the piece of mind and door to door service to exactly where you want to go.

Enjoy. G.

Why do so many people going to PI overthink everything? Prices are dirt cheap regardless of what you choose. Is a $1.00 difference in transportation really an issue?

[Gorrion]

The cheapest would be a Jeepney. They definitely go to Dau so I'm assuming there is still an SM Mall option too. With a small back pack, that's reasonably convenient to Walking Street.

If you want to go further away, I'd just grab an airport taxi.

A hotel car is indeed the most expensive but, for a 15 minute trip, the premium would be pretty small. Some find that worth paying for the piece of mind and door to door service to exactly where you want to go.

Enjoy. G.

Thanks for your info. The night before, I'll be in Cebu at Mango Square area, so it all depends on how much fun I have there and how tired I am.

[Goferring]

My definition of "best" would be a mix between cheap price and comfort. Honestly, I've never bothered organizing hotel pickup because it's usually the most expensive option. I prefer to save some money on transportation so I can spend it on beer or hooking up with girls (not necessarily in that order).

I've read that there are moto taxis in Cebu that can take you from the airport to the center. Are there any in Clark too? (I'm traveling with a small backpack).

The cheapest would be a Jeepney. They definitely go to Dau so I'm assuming there is still an SM Mall option too. With a small back pack, that's reasonably convenient to Walking Street.

If you want to go further away, I'd just grab an airport taxi.

A hotel car is indeed the most expensive but, for a 15 minute trip, the premium would be pretty small. Some find that worth paying for the piece of mind and door to door service to exactly where you want to go.

Enjoy. G.

[Gorrion]

That's was the old Clark airport. Clark has a new modern airport now, style after the Cebu airport. A friend of mine told me she had trouble getting a ride from there as the airport is not very busy. Maybe you better arrange transport in advance.

Well, I'll be arriving in Clark very early in the morning (07:00). I hope I don't have any issues finding transportation to AC.

[Gorrion]

What's your definition of "best"? Alongside all the options that you have listed, the easiest is just to get your hotel to organise a door to door pickup.

My definition of "best" would be a mix between cheap price and comfort. Honestly, I've never bothered organizing hotel pickup because it's usually the most expensive option. I prefer to save some money on transportation so I can spend it on beer or hooking up with girls (not necessarily in that order).

I've read that there are moto taxis in Cebu that can take you from the airport to the center. Are there any in Clark too? (I'm traveling with a small backpack).

[Mahku]

After a couple of days of barhopping and being thoroughly unimpressed I stumbled into Baccara around midnight last night. I could hardly believe my eyes. It was like Angeles of yesteryear. Mostly young, cute, flat stomached, hot babes. Not a stretch mark or tattoo to be seen. I'm wondering if this was just a fluke, one off. Maybe the Korean guys were all busy doing something else and left an unusual number of lookers untouched. I am in Cebu now so can't investigate if this if this was just one time thing or even a mirage. I had a great time with near perfect 10's (tuand I'm picky) on each arm. Unfortunately I had a regular girl coming to my room later. So I couldn't fully exploit this unexpected find.

[Dg8787]

You really don't have to worry much, they will all cost about the same and you will get mobbed even before you step outside. Just pick the one that looks safest to you. If you really want to save some pesos you could hike it out and flag something down, but it just really isn't worth it. I usually (in the past) just go with the van ride share that way I get to meet and chat with a bunch of backpackers. BTW if you think you will get ripped, just look around, there is usually a sign that clearly states what the price should be posted near the exit.

That's was the old Clark airport. Clark has a new modern airport now, style after the Cebu airport. A friend of mine told me she had trouble getting a ride from there as the airport is not very busy. Maybe you better arrange transport in advance.

The new airport is further out. Not sure if it is serviced by jeepneys anymore. Hopefully there will be Blue Taxis lined up. Be prepare to pay around 500.

[NapaSlapper]

Its been a while, as bars just don't do it for me anymore.

Thanks for the photos and the good memories.

Recognize some of the girls and definitely remember the girls had a time of wearing the white Hawaiian outfits.

At a guess I would date these photos at being around the year 2010.

Have to fully agree with your good self that Angeles has changed so much in the last years and easy to see why the old guard have such a torrid time in accepting what Angeles has become.

Still, for those that lived the Angeles golden years we still have our memories to fall back on.

Enjoy.

[Goferring]

Hey guys,

Can you tell me what's the best way to get from Clark Airport to Angeles City (Walking Street area)?

What's your definition of "best"? Alongside all the options that you have listed, the easiest is just to get your hotel to organise a door to door pickup.

[Gorrion]

You really don't have to worry much, they will all cost about the same and you will get mobbed even before you step outside. Just pick the one that looks safest to you. If you really want to save some pesos you could hike it out and flag something down, but it just really isn't worth it. I usually (in the past) just go with the van ride share that way I get to meet and chat with a bunch of backpackers. BTW if you think you will get ripped, just look around, there is usually a sign that clearly states what the price should be posted near the exit.

Thanks for your answer.

In the past (2016), I got scammed by several taxi drivers in Manila and Cebu. But it's not just a problem exclusive to the Philippines, in the countries I've traveled to around the world, the only problems I've had have always been with my dear taxi drivers. Since apps like Uber, Cabify, Grab came out, I only travel with them, and my wallet and mental health thank me! Haha Anyway, when I land in Clark, I'll see what I do, hopefully, I won't get ripped off as a newbie.

Regards.

[Transporter]

Hey guys,
Can you tell me what's the best way to get from Clark Airport to Angeles City (Walking Street area)?
I've read that there are buses, jeepneys, and taxis (I suppose there's also Grab).
Since I'll arrive early in the morning, I wouldn't mind taking a bus or jeepney and then walk a little. But if taking a Grab is cheap, I wouldn't rule it out.
Thanks.

You really don't have to worry much, they will all cost about the same and you will get mobbed even before you step outside. Just pick the one that looks safest to you. If you really want to save some pesos you could hike it out and flag something down, but it just really isn't worth it. I usually (in the past) just go with the van ride share that way I get to meet and chat with a bunch of backpackers. BTW if you think you will get ripped, just look around, there is usually a sign that clearly states what the price should be posted near the exit.