Subic City (Subic Bay)

[Goferring]

I'm going to Subic next week and past reports mention a regular bar hop on Saturdays, starting at the Arizona at 19:00.

Does anyone know if this is still operating and / or a contact to sign up??

Shameless bump.

[Goferring]

I'm going to Subic next week and past reports mention a regular bar hop on Saturdays, starting at the Arizona at 19:00.

Does anyone know if this is still operating and / or a contact to sign up??

[Turgid]

I predict in 10 or 15 years, guys in the Colombian forum will whine about the good old days, just like they do in the Thailand, Cambodian, and Philippine threads.

They are, quite legitimately, whining about the good old days now.

[Fast Eddie 48]

There are several Discos in Olongapo, most are on Magasaysay St.

There are no more nude bars except maybe one or two owned by Filipinos. The biggest one is half way between Barretto and Subic. Can't remember the name of it though. But I've been there once or twice and it was at least 2 x the cost of any bars in Barretto, so its expensive for takeouts and LDs.

To Freezone.

There are a few disco at Magasaysay st near freezone I been to Noturnal disco small place mostly local young pinay, I was the only expat there most local give me the dirty look they don't like expat picking up their girl so just go to the bar at Barrio and avoid this place.

Fast Eddie 48.

[SouthEaster]

Freezone, that is a bummer. You are certainly right about more expensive property although aside from some truly haggard stuff at the port I believe the girls are around the same price now. There are ads currently offering studios with everything save electric for the same price as the dump you mention in your post. Yikes! Granted rainy season but still. I will most likely be back come spring and will have a look around.

Greenbud, I have considered Medellin and went there a few years back. It lacks at least 2 requirements of mine, cheap but decent wine and English! I suppose I could learn Spanish but do not look forward to it and the wine I could wean myself off of eventually but do I want to? No! Having said that it is cheap and the weather is great. Never too hot or cold and doesn't [CodeWord140] down for days like it does where I am now.

Southeaster.

[GreenBud]

I am seriously considering moving, the big question is where.

I would recommend Colombia. It can cost US $10 for a quickie with a decent looking girl. Cost of living is low.

Since they just recently signed the peace treaty with the FARC, the hordes of tourist haven't overrun the place.

I predict in 10 or 15 years, guys in the Colombian forum will whine about the good old days, just like they do in the Thailand, Cambodian, and Philippine threads.

[Freezone]

Hi,

Can you remember the name (s) of the nightclubs in Olongapo where I might find a nice girl?

Can you remember the name (s) of the bar (s) in Calipandayan which have these shows / performances?

Thanks in anticipation.

G.

There are several Discos in Olongapo, most are on Magasaysay St.

There are no more nude bars except maybe one or two owned by Filipinos. The biggest one is half way between Barretto and Subic. Can't remember the name of it though. But I've been there once or twice and it was at least 2 x the cost of any bars in Barretto, so its expensive for takeouts and LDs.

[Freezone]

Budget is probably around 1000 US a month. I can live on that easily including rent which is currently 225 for a type of place I described in my post. That doesn't include a lot of pussy. Aside from a few shags a month more would be on top of 1000.

I am a lazy 56 and like swimming (hence the beach) and travel although that is wearing thin these days as you can imagine. Travel is not enjoyable any longer, mostly just a huge pain in the ass.

Southeaster.

Problem with trying to get a place for $225 in Subic area that will fit a foreigners desires will be difficult. To give you an idea, a BG friend of mine living in Subic area rents a small 11/2 room shack with no window, cinder block 4 walls. Semi dirt floor half covered in plastic. One room is the bed room with just a small fan as no windows means no way to put an AC even if she could afford one. The outer small room is the dinning area with a small sink and small table with a portable burner for cooking. Outside is a small attach bathroom with really just a hole in the ground. She was paying about $125 with utilities. She shares this dump with another BG. OK, to be fair, I called this a dump as it didn't even meet the lowest of the lowest standards I have for a rental, but she said the place was OK place. So, the western standards and local standards varies greatly.

Also, the closer you are to any of the hotels, resorts or foreigner bars or the city of Olongopo (nearest major city to Subic), the more you will find foreigner quality rentals, but of course, higher the prices. As in almost anywhere in the world, the further away from the "action", the cheaper the rent but also more difficult to find better quality places as most will be for locals.

[Freezone]

2 basic questions: what ball park would I be looking at for a studio or 1 bedroom with cooking facilities, decent WiFi and a good cable package? I want AC even though I know electricity is a stupidly expensive as here. Secondly, I never thought much about it but I recall the area being quite hilly away from the beach. Does any one know if the hills are high enough to get any cooling advantage from elevation and are said hills within any easy drive and have any residential properties on them?

Any and all info appreciate. Anyone who wants some info on Sihanoukville feel free to ask but I don't think you will like the answers!

Southeaster.

Since you are asking about this on the Subic thread then I assume you need input here.

1) The rental option is not cheap in Subic when you are comparing to Snooky, in both quality and in prices.

2) Both have beaches and the beaches in Snooky is far superior to Subic. Can't really even compare the 2.

3) Subic has hills but they are small hills so don't really have any difference in overall cooling. Would need something bigger like a small mountain to make a real difference.

4) Electricity in PI (in general is stupid expensive overall).

5) Price of girls (in general) was still cheaper in Snooky (as of 3 yrs ago) than in Subic.

Only things in common is:

1) both places are fairly relaxed as they are removed from the big urban setting.

2) both have beaches.

3) both have bars and girls available.

4) both are still cheaper than being home.

Hope this helps.

[SouthEaster]

Budget is probably around 1000 US a month. I can live on that easily including rent which is currently 225 for a type of place I described in my post. That doesn't include a lot of pussy. Aside from a few shags a month more would be on top of 1000.

I am a lazy 56 and like swimming (hence the beach) and travel although that is wearing thin these days as you can imagine. Travel is not enjoyable any longer, mostly just a huge pain in the ass.

Southeaster.

[AskeAske]

A bit off topic but perhaps some old hands can give me a bit of on site info.

I currently live in Sihanoukville and the place is well on it's way to being fucked.

Any and all info appreciate. Anyone who wants some info on Sihanoukville feel free to ask but I don't think you will like the answers!

Southeaster.

Please make an updated report on the Sihanoukville tread. I have spend a lot óf time in Sihanoukville, but that was most 2 - 3 years ago. Now everybody complain. How is the situation now. Where to find best girls, BF, FL, prices etc.

[Dg8787]

A bit off topic but perhaps some old hands can give me a bit of on site info.

I currently live in Sihanoukville and the place is well on it's way to being fucked. The situation for girls has gone down in a big way. Venues closed or torn down, prices way up (I know, everywhere) and currently undergoing a mass invasion of Chinese and a construction boom and real estate takeover that leave one aghast. I am seriously considering moving, the big question is where.

I have considered VN, Panama, Ecuador, the PI and a couple of other places. I have thought about Baguio but even though I can't stand the heat that well it looks too cold and rainy / foggy. I have been to Subic 3 times in 2 years and it has gone from a place I liked immediately to a maybe now. My last visit I was unimpressed by the talent (girls obviously) and the way BF prices are rocketing up although I know if I lived there I would eventually get past this with regulars, doorknockers etc.

I like the costs but have not examined any rental opportunities. It is also very laid back to the point of boredom but I spend a lot of time on my own so that aspect doesn't bother me much.

2 basic questions: what ball park would I be looking at for a studio or 1 bedroom with cooking facilities, decent WiFi and a good cable package? I want AC even though I know electricity is a stupidly expensive as here. Secondly, I never thought much about it but I recall the area being quite hilly away from the beach. Does any one know if the hills are high enough to get any cooling advantage from elevation and are said hills within any easy drive and have any residential properties on them?

Any and all info appreciate. Anyone who wants some info on Sihanoukville feel free to ask but I don't think you will like the answers!

Southeaster.

How about budget requirements before everyone wastes their time and posts? Also more info on your lifestyle? Age and interest would help too.

[SouthEaster]

A bit off topic but perhaps some old hands can give me a bit of on site info.

I currently live in Sihanoukville and the place is well on it's way to being fucked. The situation for girls has gone down in a big way. Venues closed or torn down, prices way up (I know, everywhere) and currently undergoing a mass invasion of Chinese and a construction boom and real estate takeover that leave one aghast. I am seriously considering moving, the big question is where.

I have considered VN, Panama, Ecuador, the PI and a couple of other places. I have thought about Baguio but even though I can't stand the heat that well it looks too cold and rainy / foggy. I have been to Subic 3 times in 2 years and it has gone from a place I liked immediately to a maybe now. My last visit I was unimpressed by the talent (girls obviously) and the way BF prices are rocketing up although I know if I lived there I would eventually get past this with regulars, doorknockers etc.

I like the costs but have not examined any rental opportunities. It is also very laid back to the point of boredom but I spend a lot of time on my own so that aspect doesn't bother me much.

2 basic questions: what ball park would I be looking at for a studio or 1 bedroom with cooking facilities, decent WiFi and a good cable package? I want AC even though I know electricity is a stupidly expensive as here. Secondly, I never thought much about it but I recall the area being quite hilly away from the beach. Does any one know if the hills are high enough to get any cooling advantage from elevation and are said hills within any easy drive and have any residential properties on them?

Any and all info appreciate. Anyone who wants some info on Sihanoukville feel free to ask but I don't think you will like the answers!

Southeaster.

[Fast Eddie 48]

Somebody want to share the name of a nice girl with GF skills.

I probably will take here with me for the weekend. I will be staying in Mangos, so if anybody know a good provider here it will be much appreciated.

Please send me PM.

To Noruego.

No need for a name there are so many New girls working the bar and most don't stay very long anyway, I never remember name of the girl you don't see them anyway.

Fast Eddie 48.

[Robbaf]

Somebody want to share the name of a nice girl with GF skills.

I probably will take here with me for the weekend. I will be staying in Mangos, so if anybody know a good provider here it will be much appreciated.

Please send me PM.

You don't need a name. Go down to Manago's bar and have a few drinks, meet a girl and get a feel for her attitude. If you are alone and want to look around, take a girl out of Manago's and she will take you around and show you the strip. Promise you will have a great time.