Manila

[QUOTE=Scott Bkinaz]Yella Man can't change these dates. Going to Bangkok and Vietnam after this 5/2 daysthen back to Az: . (Just need to current infomation on money exchange. And a couple of other things I can find out there but mostly money exchange. There are a couple of long theads here where nothing was resolved. So I don't know. I don't want to know where not to go but the place/s where to go. [/QUOTE]Scott:

Just a few things about exchange rate, for the US dollar it is not so great, hovering around P49. 00. Depends on HOW much money you bring, whatever you bring make sure it is NEW, CRISP, UNFOLDED, UNTORN UNSOILED. I repeat DO NOT FOLD IT! The change rate quoted most places is for LARGE DENOM US CURRENCY IE 50's or 100's, YOU WILL GET LESS FOR 20's etc. I would change at the airport (notorious lousy rate) for only enough for cab fare etc. (Do a US 20 and thats it) leave the rest in your shoe, sock or money belt.

You can swap in your hotel but you will get a lower rate, (DITTO FOR BANKS) sometimes a peso and a half lower BUT you have the safety of doing it in a hotel and placing it in a safe deposit. YOU CAN GET A BETTER EXCHANGE RATE WITH THE CHINESE MERCHANTS, ALL OF THEM trade currency and give you the best rate BUT only for US 100's they don't like ol' Gen Grant, Andy or Abe.completely safe, they have their own "security system" are legitimate. Look for an area with a lot of Western Union outlets.

You may have to ask around for this as I am unfamiliar with Manila. I have noticed that ROBINSONS, a chain dept store HAS much better rates than Gaisano also a chain store, I mean the best.

DO NOT CHANGE MONEY ON THE STREET NO MATTER HOW GOOD THE RATE IS, YOU RUN THE RISK OF COUNTERFEIT!

Good luck

Spamhog

Here is a web site I stumbled upon...with mostly pictures of roads and cars and a few fully clothed women. Go figure.

I can't even understand what the point is. The photographer ends up at the US embassy (fiance visa?), but also Angeles city.

[url]www.batch2006.com/visit_manila.htm[/url]

X

My father always told me: "take the time to have a beer with anybody." This guy may be the exception. I think I would be bored to tears.

[QUOTE=X Man]Here is a web site I stumbled upon...with mostly pictures of roads and cars and a few fully clothed women. Go figure.

I can't even understand what the point is. The photographer ends up at the US embassy (fiance visa?), but also Angeles city.

[url]www.batch2006.com/visit_manila.htm[/url]

X[/QUOTE]

I do owe you one.

Scott,

Your hotel is in Malate area, very very near Amazon, LA Cafe and the nightlife area.

To go to EDSA Complex, you have to take a taxi, about 80.00 pesos.

To P Burgos in Makati, the taxi fare may be 100 -150.00.

There is a massage/spa with sex service nearby.

Grand Boulevard Hotel has one.

Enjoy Manila

Scott,

I am also planning to make my virgin trip to Manila and Angeles City from Feb. 19 to 27. Perhaps you can use a wingman. I'll probably hit AC for a few days, then go back to Manila for the duration of my stay in Phils.

Btw, I am based out of Vietnam (saigon). I noticed that you'll be hitting Vietnam for a few days afterwards. Let me know if you want to hang out or need info.

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Yeah I grew up in the south. Anyway thank for the info read about most but maybe didn't see Grand hotel mass. will check that out. Cali41 don't mind meeting up and doing some exploring with a fellow monger and sure would like to here about VN. When you get to Manila let me know. I'm sure we will meet up somewhere maybe LA Cafe and go from there Thanks again Every one here for info.

[QUOTE=Soulman]Well, ventured out to famed Airforce One Tues night. Selection thru fishbowl was OK - nothing 9 and up. Made a mistake of picking a girl with big boob (A3). Let's just say she was BIG (AKA FAT). You know it's bad when string on her undie is sunk between her body fat. Lousy massage in biz class room for 2500 pesos and equally lousy sex for another 2500 pesos or $100 total. What a waste! Girl was in major hurry so she can go back to fishbowl and she was lousy. I declined her request for a tip.

This is ripoff considering I was just in Thailand and even Malaysia.

Next time I'm heading to apartment of "casa" for sex for much lower price.

Anyone know # to a good casa?[/QUOTE]I think you were ripped off, I was just there 2 nights ago I paid 1500 for the room in advance, biz class, big room shower etc private locker in room, then 1500 each for 2 nice girls for 75mins total 4500 pesos. I gave them 500pesos tip each, both gave me BJ (covered) and fs several ways.

Guys
Will be in Manila next Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th. I am a Rugby Union fan and thought i could tie in hotel location, with mongering and being able to view the Six Nations Championships Live.
Did any of you guys see any live rugby on TV over the weekend? If so which bar? What channel? Where do us Franco Italian Anglo Scot Irish Welsh mongerers go and view the rugby
TIA
DM

If you were like me you were in Rogues in Burgos in front of the TV with one hand on a an mig and one hand down the panties of a cutie. Thats the place to watch it!

Scott:

Why don’t you just use an ATM card like I do in China and Hong Kong?

I know that the ATM machines in PI have guards with shotguns standing around them. Do people get mugged near them also? Spam Hog if you can comment on the safety aspect of ATM withdraws In the Philippines.

I think I read on another site that the Miss Universal or Universe club on Roxas Blvd has over 300 high quality girls working there.

I just wondering if anyone has been recently who can verify the quality and what kind of bar fine and ladies tip are you up for?

Mall of Asia. This is a nice place to visit, but it's absolute hell trying to leave the place. I waited nearly 30 min in a taxi queue.

The mall is close to EDSA Entertainment plaza as well as the Heritage hotel and Copacabana Hotel.

And if you need some flip flops...

X

[QUOTE=Dtcid]Scott:

Why don’t you just use an ATM card like I do in China and Hong Kong?

I know that the ATM machines in PI have guards with shotguns standing around them. Do people get mugged near them also? Spam Hog if you can comment on the safety aspect of ATM withdraws In the Philippines.[/QUOTE]

I just reported last week on this under Cebu and general, you need to be aware of the latest Scam called "the help me girl" which is being used in Cebu
lately. Guy goes to an ATM, nobody around, no guards or at night or whatever. Withdraws cash and turns to go and sees a cute little girl behind him about to use her card. She smiles, bats her eyes and says "Sir, can you help me use the ATM? I dont know how" Why sure lil darlin! As were hunched over the machine playing sir Galahad up comes her BF(s) who adeptly place a blade to our kidneys and demands the cash you just withdrew.

The other rip offs are more traditional the ol' grab and run, usually a street urchin will wait until you insert your card and it pops out, he'll grab it and tear ass, or your cash if your slow about getting it out of the chute.

Of course there is the nimble fingered pick pockets.

It is best to use the ATM's at the Mall where security is present, however, this dosen't dissuade pickpockets. Ditto for the ones outside banks, which during the day often have armed guards around. You got to be aware of your surroundings, who is watching you and who is crowding you. Many Bank ATms have booths where you enter one at a time, learn where they are.

I use this method,in the PI, the USA or WHEREVER I AM. I normally dont carry a wallet and keep my credit card etc. in my sock, if I approach ATM I transfer beforehand to my front pocket, keep my hand on it until acessing the machine, pop the card in and cover chute with my big fat hand. Upon retreival the card goes in the front pocket again and hand body moves to money chute, front of pants pressed up against the machine like Im screwing it, grab the cash, place in front pocket, hand in pocket, wait for receipt, take with other hand and dispose of later.

IF YOU PAY FOR ANYTHING WITH A CREDIT CARD ALWAYS WATCH THE CLERK, DO NOT LET SOMEONE TAKE IT OUT OF YOUR SIGHT MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO "double swipes", another trick here. ALWAYS SCRUTINIZE THE RECEIPT.

I've never had ANY problem here with atm withdrawal but it pays to be cautious.

regards

SPamhog

[QUOTE=X Man]Mall of Asia. This is a nice place to visit, but it's absolute hell trying to leave the place. I waited nearly 30 min in a taxi queue.

The mall is close to EDSA Entertainment plaza as well as the Heritage hotel and Copacabana Hotel.

And if you need some flip flops.

To x man,

I was at mall of asia last month also on Sunday mostly family shopping many resturant didn't see too many pick up around, I still like ayala mall in makati better mall of asia is not as big as I thought it will be compare to the mall of American or the Edmonton mall.

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