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Yesterday 20:07 #15998
Posts: 6861For those who thought encrypted apps were safe.
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05-22-24 15:24 #15997
Posts: 81Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
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05-22-24 05:23 #15996
Posts: 891Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
I would recommend El Nido, or maybe even Boracay (problem with Boracay is that it only has the beach). Those places might have too many foreigners for your taste, but the average age level is not too young.
You can fly from Manila to Puerto Princesa, and then you can take a shuttle to El Nido. Then you can fly from El Nido to either Manila or Clark.
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05-22-24 00:09 #15995
Posts: 224Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
You sound like a perv.
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05-21-24 20:27 #15994
Posts: 55Where to take my pretty young thing?
Esteemed fellow mongers.
On my last PH trip, I happened to spend two weeks with the same girl in Manila. On my next trip (probably 4 weeks), I am tempted to take her somewhere that's not Manila. I would like somewhere cheaper, beachier and quieter. And ideally not a family-oriented place, or a place full of young foreigners haha. It shouldn't be too onerous to reach from Manila; flights and buses are both okay, long ferry trips less so. At the same time, I am okay with there also being at least a few commercial distractions (I. E. Malls, movie theaters, food, possibly a hotel pool etc.).
The girl is from Mindanao but lives in Manila now. I am hesitant to propose to her that we go to her part of the country, as I don't see any upside to involving her family.
Only place I've ever even visited outside of Manila has been Puerto Galera, which was okay, but a bit much. In other words, it doesn't have to be a mongering destination, as I will be bringing my own. She does have what I assume is a real passport in case there's any obvious spots outside PH.
So where do I take this girl? Cebu? Bohol? Subic? Dumaguete? Iloilo / Guimaras? Somewhere on Leyte or Samar?
Am I making a grave mistake even considering this? Generally I try not to get committed in any way, but given the good experience last year, I figured I'd give her another shot before she turns 20 and ages out of my target group. It doesn't have to be 4 weeks, could just be 3 or 2.
As usual, I am forever grateful for the advice offered on this forum!
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05-15-24 05:24 #15993
Posts: 3430Originally Posted by ThreeInches [View Original Post]
I don't need speed. 90% of the time I'll be on hotel wifi. Outside it's just WhatsApp messages and the occasional Google maps.
Thanks again, G.
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05-14-24 18:04 #15992
Posts: 21Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/23/the-gre...rom-2-g-to-5-g this talks about how "Certain services today, like telecare facilities and payment terminals still rely on 2 G or 3 G connectivity. " its just not possible for phils to drop these towers due to them propping up this unique infrastructure.
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05-14-24 07:51 #15991
Posts: 3430Originally Posted by ThreeInches [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 19:26 #15990
Posts: 21Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 14:16 #15989
Posts: 81Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-12-24 21:39 #15988
Posts: 3430Does anyone still have a use for their old 3 G phones? My home country is joining the 19th century and cutting off 3 G service. I'm pretty sure the same has already happened in the Phills and everywhere else I go. Hence my faithful play phone will soon be no more. No idea why but I also have a drawer full of similar old technology.
Are they all paperweights, destined for the bin, or can they be useful for something?? I don't want to be 100% reliant on wifi or hotspotting other modern phones.
I guess I could stop being a tight wad and shell out $100 for a replacement. 🤑.
As an aside, I'm absolutely shitting myself that I'll loose all my WhatsApp contacts, photos and messages during a transfer to a new device. Access to the original phone number, for third part authentication, SMS messages etc is loooong gone.
Cheers. G.
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05-12-24 03:07 #15987
Posts: 77Originally Posted by IndStallion31 [View Original Post]
I would have to agree with the sentiments of the fellow forum members. I did respond to your PM on Kuala Lumpur scene and answered almost all your questions. But, I do see a pattern where you are only taking and not giving back to the forum. Couldn't find any field report to contribute to the forum. Anyway, the answers to most of your questions are available in the forum posts if you care to spend sometime to RTFF. Good luck with your upcoming trip.
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05-11-24 09:19 #15986
Posts: 714Many Thanks
Many thanks WestCoast for your advice to the Gentleman. I too was mighty perplexed as to how to break my Philippines trip. Your advice came in the nick of time and it will help me in better planning. I am though breaking my trip in Singapore first only for a day as we do not have a direct flight from Delhi to Manila and getting a Philippine visa is another pain in the ass by going to the embassy after an appointment. I too can only spare maximum of 12 days out of my schedule. The Singapore is necessary for me as once my passport is stamped with Singapore entry; I get visa on arrival. Plus, it is a very long flight from New Delhi to Manila with a stop over in between any part of SEA. Many thanks again. Allow me to bother you, just in case. Although, I have read the forum and updated myself.
Regards.
Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
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05-11-24 08:40 #15985
Posts: 72Too much!
Your timeline is really whatever you want. But, if it is your first time, I would pick one place and stay, or maybe two at max, so you can get used to the area first. 9 days really isn't a very long time, especially if you factor in travel time to the Philippines (if you're from a western country) and you get jet lagged. I would suggest to stay Manila if you want to have other activities to do other than mongering. I've never been to Cebu, but it's supposed to be nice. Just realize that you will be wasting maybe half a day in just travel to the airport, in the airport, flying, and going to your hotel. 110 million people in a country this small = major gridlock. Just my advice. . .
Originally Posted by IndStallion31 [View Original Post]
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05-10-24 21:19 #15984
Posts: 3430Originally Posted by IndStallion31 [View Original Post]
Its hard to imagine how you will return the favour with "help in India and Dubai" when you still only ask others to answer basic questions for these places too. Do you actually have any info that will help others?
I'm normally helpful, even to newbies who don't know what they are doing, but there is usually some effort put in first or reciprocation of information.
Its surprising that some members get moderated for life for the slightest infraction but posts like this pass though without issue.
G.