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[QUOTE=SteveNash;2704327]Westy you have a map for Mall of Asia area?

If I ever decide to buy a condo in Manila in the future (which I doubt it), Mall of Asia area will be my place. Lots of memories in that area.[/QUOTE]Just visit [URL]airbnb.com[/URL], and enter "Pasay" into the location box, and enter your preferred dates of your vaycay. A map will appear of the Pasay area, and the available units. You can zoom in / out, and you can move the map to any nearby area (ie, Malate or Makati). Moving the map will cause a refresh, and the units available in that new area (and their prices) will appear like magic.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;2704433]This guy does interesting vlogs and just posted about his place in Gramercy. There's also a hot girl to look at. This is the type of place I'd look it if I retire / work abroad.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow-s2zZZHzg[/URL][/QUOTE]I like Pam.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;2704433]This guy does interesting vlogs and just posted about his place in Gramercy. There's also a hot girl to look at. This is the type of place I'd look it if I retire / work abroad.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow-s2zZZHzg[/URL][/QUOTE]Pam is really nice.

But 8000 a month, where can we find such prices?

Westy and his magic maps are back. Pasay area pics, for price range comparison. Pics should be self-explanatory. From MOA, to the airport, to Roxas and Taft streets. The dates chosen can change the prices, so YMMV depending your dates.

Yes my friend, an astute observation. Pam is indeed likeable. Nice to hear from you. Let's socialize again in PH and meet some more Pams.

[QUOTE=Dg8787;2704537]I like Pam.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2704644]Westy and his magic maps are back. Pasay area pics, for price range comparison. Pics should be self-explanatory. From MOA, to the airport, to Roxas and Taft streets. The dates chosen can change the prices, so YMMV depending your dates.[/QUOTE]Wow! Nice one Westy, I forgot that Airbnb had that feature of a map with all the prices, similar to [URL]Booking.com[/URL].

Sea Recidences cost $793 USD, it went up abit more. I was in Shell Residences back on February, is a nice condo too closer to the bridge connected to MOA, but more expensive.

[QUOTE=Dg8787;2704537]I like Pam.[/QUOTE]I can do Pam, nice smile and nice boobs, I'm a butt guy with curves, but I will still do her. Not sure if is the bikini or her body BUT she definitely needs to get a new bikini.

[QUOTE=SteveNash;2704704]Wow! Nice one Westy, I forgot that Airbnb had that feature of a map with all the prices, similar to [URL]Booking.com[/URL]....[/QUOTE]It's great of Westie to provide this info but I'd encourage mongers to do their own research at the time they need accommodation. Prices for the same place can vary widely and I've got significant savings booking immediately before moving in as managers give last minute discounts.

Remember that many towers can have several rooms available with the same floor plan and some have additional features (clothes washers, kitchens etc).

Enjoy. G.

[QUOTE=SteveNash;2704708]I can do Pam, nice smile and nice boobs, I'm a butt guy with curves, but I will still do her. Not sure if is the bikini or her body BUT she definitely needs to get a new bikini.[/QUOTE]In the comments of the video, the guy said he bought it for her and that's why it's too big.

When buying a bikini you should always go with the wisest statement I heard from a friend "XS fits all".

[QUOTE=Goferring;2704909]It's great of Westie to provide this info but I'd encourage mongers to do their own research at the time they need accommodation. Prices for the same place can vary widely and I've got significant savings booking immediately before moving in as managers give last minute discounts.[/QUOTE]Quite right. Prices can change quickly on airbnb. During pandemic, I have watched some units that I found of interest for a future trip, to be vacant according to airbnb, for months. Monthly price might have been in the $700-$800 range the entire time. Then without notice, the same unit for the same trip timeframe is $1300.

Attached pic is from the Gramercy / Burgos area. Low end of the price range for a month is $800, high end is $2200. YMMV.

Had success during pandemic by renting a place for a month at the airbnb rate, then re-negotiating off the airbnb books for a considerably lower rate for myself, much the same way GO did. For example, an airbnb unit was $600 for the month, all-inclusive with the utilities. That means the utilities were eating $75 (I use the aircon indiscriminately), and the airbnb's fee was about $75, thus leaving $450 for the owner. I would typically offer the owner an off-book amount of $475 ($400 + $75) in pesos (p23,750). Nobody balked. I even had one owner beat me to the punch and suggest a similar deal one week before the end of my first month there. Sniffing a negotiation, I offered about 5% less than her 15% reduction, and she took the bait.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2705039]Monthly price might have been in the $700-$800 range the entire time. Then without notice, the same unit for the same trip timeframe is $1300.

[/QUOTE]Are you saying you saw prices jump [B]up[/B]? Never seen that. Maybe your reputation preceded you. 😜.

Typically prices will remain constant (maybe a very small discount available for a long range booking first) then a significant price drop a couple of days out to secure someone, anyone rather than leave the room / condo empty. Agoda discounts can be substantial but they are on AirBnB too.

Obviously, this risks seeing your favourite room become not available before you secure it so you do need to be flexible or in an area where there are a few choices. It's only caught me out once in Cebu when I didn't know there was a major event in town over the next weekend.

Its the opposite for airfares: substantial savings for booking 12 months ahead; outrageous prices for flying tomorrow.

Enjoy. G.

Hello,

Anyone know Zamboanga city? Is it a safe city? I would like to visit it and I will go alone. I read that you have to be careful with girls because they cheat you more in this city than in the rest of the Philippines, but is this true or is it just a rumor?

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The links below may also be helpful when planning your travel to the Philippines:

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Bureau of Quarantine Website on One Health Pass and e-Health Declaration Card

Travelers between the United States and the Philippines traveling on a Philippine carrier will be required to wear masks in the terminal and for the duration of their flight.[/I]

[QUOTE=JonesLover;2706482]Hello,

Anyone know Zamboanga city? Is it a safe city? I would like to visit it and I will go alone. I read that you have to be careful with girls because they cheat you more in this city than in the rest of the Philippines, but is this true or is it just a rumor?[/QUOTE]Zambaoanga girls did look good on the dating sites. I flew a Muslim girl from there to Manila for a 2 nights. She was definitely not a cheater and never asked for any money. I ended up giving her 3 K Peso for extra travel expenses but that was it. I think going there is still dicey. Better bring the girl to you.

LOL I know before everyone gets mad as me saying this is not a weather forum. How bad is the weather in Manila during the month of August. I read through most of the report on here on where to find girls, stay and what apps to download. But did not hear much of the weather in August the reason I am asking is become I am fairly young and even though I want to sleep with lot of PI girls I still want to enjoy myself and experience was PI has to offer. Also any tips on other places (cities) to go in PI that is beautiful for site seeing and exploring. Do not want to spend my whole trip in my hotel room waiting for girls to come over while it's raining all day. Kind of depressing if you ask me.