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[QUOTE=DoktorEn;2916933]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.).[/QUOTE]Puerto Princesa.

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.

[QUOTE=DoktorEn;2916933]Esteemed fellow mongers.

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.

So where do I take this girl? Cebu? Bohol? Subic? Dumaguete? Iloilo / Guimaras? Somewhere on Leyte or Samar?[/QUOTE]Mate, try Bantayan Island in Cebu. A bit of a hike to get there, but well worth the visit for a romantic gig, extremely relaxing, better than Boracay (in my opinion) and not your typical girly scene. As always, proceed with caution and don't do your balls over her until you know for sure it's reciprocal. Just saying. Phil.

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Hi Guys,

This might be a bit 'out there' but I'm looking for a good phone app that translates Tagalog to English.

Although my Tagalog is getting better with every and numerous visits, it would be nice in some situations where you can work out what they're saying about you:).

Therefore something incognito. For instance if you've got a girl in your room and she's talking to someone on her phone, sometimes it would be nice to know what she's saying.

I've downloaded one which is pretty good but it repeats the English out loud once it translates rather than just writing the text on your screen, which is a bit of a give-away.

A few years back I ended up with a Chinese girl for the night and her English was non-existent (great root though) and she had a similar app to what I'm after and it was our only means of communication, which was great.

Thanks in advance _ Phil.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;2917996]Hi Guys,

This might be a bit 'out there' but I'm looking for a good phone app that translates Tagalog to English.

Thanks in advance _ Phil.[/QUOTE]Can't help with a specific app. However you can just turn your phone volume down so that your current translator won't say the English words aloud.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;2917996]Hi Guys,

This might be a bit 'out there' but I'm looking for a good phone app that translates Tagalog to English...[/QUOTE]Good luck but you might struggle to find something that actually works. I don't know too many Asian girls that speak 100% Tagalog, Thai, Bahasa etc when talking amongst themselves. Its always a fucked up spanglish of Tagalog, English and slang often with some local dialect (s) thrown in for good measure.

The only exception is Visayans who are proud of their heritage and really promote the use of Bisaya.

Cheers. G.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2918045]Can't help with a specific app. However you can just turn your phone volume down so that your current translator won't say the English words aloud.[/QUOTE]What about using airpods (or a like device) during such activities?

N_R.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2918045]Can't help with a specific app. However you can just turn your phone volume down so that your current translator won't say the English words aloud.[/QUOTE]Thanks Westie, you're a fucking genius and why the hell didn't I think of that. The I'm sure there's better apps out there than the one I have. I was just a late starter with mobile / cell phones which are now mini computers. I spend most of my time on a laptop for my business.

[QUOTE=Goferring;2918086]Good luck but you might struggle to find something that actually works. I don't know too many Asian girls that speak 100% Tagalog, Thai, Bahasa etc when talking amongst themselves. Its always a fucked up spanglish of Tagalog, English and slang often with some local dialect (s) thrown in for good measure..[/QUOTE]Thanks G. The app I've experimented with does do a fairly good job of translating. At least you get a basic idea of what they're chatting about. And the Talagog I've got hold of, was lost on me in parts of Cebu. When you've got three girls rubbing you up in a bar it would be nice to know exactly what they're saying. However, when I've generally been in this situation without knowing what they're saying, I then spit out a line like "gusto ko kayong lahat" ie: "I'd like to fuck all of you" and I get the shock, horror look from them all, thinking "Fuck, he speaks Tagalog and can understand us." Phil.

[QUOTE=Nite_Runner;2918134]What about using airpods (or a like device) during such activities?.[/QUOTE]Hi NR, thanks for the tip but airpods are just an other thing for me to get familiar with. I also find them to be a bit of a turn-off when someone's using / wearing them. I find the attention seems to be elsewhere of the people using them. However, I'm sure there's a similar solution as you suggest. Phil.

I has been a very long time, so I do have a few questions. And yes, I will continue to RTFF.

History first:

The US Navy introduced me to Subic Bay in 1978. That was when I started my long mongering career. Being on ships, we spent quite a bit of time in the Subic Bay; I loved the place.

In 1991, my ship was in Subic Bay during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Both bases were destroyed and we helped evacuate the military families.

Now I am headed back and looking forward to a new experience.

My itinerary:

Malina – Three nights at New Coast Hotel.

AC – Six nights at ABC Hotel.

Olonapo – Two nights (no hotel yet).

Questions:

What are your thoughts on my itinerary?

Is private transportation available to and from the cities I selected?

BTW, are there and midgets available? (asking for a friend).

Thanks to all in advance.

Tijuana.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2918482]What are your thoughts on my itinerary?

Is private transportation available to and from the cities I selected?

BTW, are there and midgets available? (asking for a friend).

Thanks to all in advance.[/QUOTE]Hi Tom, firstly thanks for your service. Much appreciated. As for your itinerary, I'm sure you'll have a decent time in all places, though they would have definitely changed since your last visit. I plan a different itinerary on every trip, apart from starting and ending with business in Manila. I personally try to seek out a new location every now and then and if it doesn't work out, I'll know not to return or try somewhere else next time. Yes, you'll find private transport in all areas at a reasonable price. As for the midgets, I can't help you with that one. But it is The Philippines and anything can happen. Phil.

Timeframe seems fine in terms of nights in each city.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2918482]Malina Three nights at New Coast Hotel.[/QUOTE]What market are you hitting here, LA Cafe? An alternative might be Makati / Burgos.

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2918482]Is private transportation available to and from the cities I selected?[/QUOTE]Yes. Consider Beeway Travel, located on Fields Ave in AC, near the old Camelot gogo bar. Cost for pickup most anywhere in the NCR (airport, your hotel, etc) and then direct to your hotel in AC (or the reverse), is p3500 cash. They are a tour and travel agency (and tourist Immigration services), and I'm sure they can get you to Subic / Olangapo also.

[url]https://www.facebook.com/beewaytravelandtours/[/url]

[EMAIL]Beewaytravel@gmail.com[/EMAIL] and [EMAIL]beewaytravel@yahoo.com[/EMAIL].

[QUOTE=TomJackin;2918482]

Questions:

What are your thoughts on my itinerary?

Is private transportation available to and from the cities I selected?

BTW, are there and midgets available? (asking for a friend).

Thanks to all in advance.

Tijuana.[/QUOTE]Your itinerary is fine. My only comment is that all the places named are love or hate them so book refundable tickets so that you can extend or depart as you want.

Subic / Barrios Barreto is one long road. It's a long walk from one end to the other. Normal transport is available during the day or a trike mafia at night. If you are a walker, like me, just book at one end and you will be able to go door to door.

Inter city transport is widely available: busses, taxis, hire car. ABC even has a heli pad.

There are a few midgets around, working security. I'm sure if your friend 😜 asked nicely, they would have little friends.

I liked your photos. Boat delivery adds a whole new meaning to outcall. Feel free to add some more if you have them.

Enjoy your return trip. I'm sure some things will have changed drastically and some will still be the same.

Enjoy. G.

[QUOTE=Goferring;2918823]I liked your photos. Boat delivery adds a whole new meaning to outcall. Feel free to add some more if you have them.
[/QUOTE]Thank you for the information. I feel that we have crossed mongering paths before. Here are some more pics from 1991.