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Hey guys,

I am planning to head to the Philippines soon for a 2 week holiday. As I have mentioned in an earlier report, I really loved Thailand for it's prices and quality. I've been told that there is nowhere in the world like Thailand - for that price.

1) Am I correct in thinking that the Phillipines is probably second cheapest? (I appreciate best does not equal cheapest, but I enjoyed Thailand so that should give you an idea).

2) Are there any other destinations that are cheap/good for mongering?

3) Anybody able to recommend a decent itinerary for a 2 week stay? This forum is jam packed with useful information but with the ever changing times, prices and quality, I'd appreciate a rough itineraty for a 2010 trip!

Thanks guys!

[QUOTE=Shark San]Fellow mongers, I need help. I'm coming to AC in a week or two. I live in Taiwan. I have for almost a month tried unsuccessfully set up an account with Date in Asia. I get all the way to the part where they are supposed to send an SMS to my cell phone with an authorization code -- but the SMS never shows up. I've tried numerous occasions -- epic fail.

Anybody got any clues, hints or advice? I really want to get on this site before I get to town. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

Arer you putting in the country code properly etc?

If your no has previously been used to set up an account it will not let you set up an account with that no. Do u have a friend who has not used DIA with a cell no who can get the code for you. In the Phils new SIM nos are about 30P so its sometimes easiest to just buy a new sim specificaly for the DIA activation purpose if you hav eused your no already

I had the same problem with account setup previous to my trip to phil. I tried numerous times even with my buddies cell number but the so called text message that was supposed to be sent from dia never came. The dia websie has no contact or help option so I was at a dead end.

Then all of a sudden a week later I was able to set up my dia account with out the need to have a text message sent. Not sure what you need to do to bypass that. Goodluck.

[QUOTE=Shark San]Fellow mongers, I need help. I'm coming to AC in a week or two. I live in Taiwan. I have for almost a month tried unsuccessfully set up an account with Date in Asia. I get all the way to the part where they are supposed to send an SMS to my cell phone with an authorization code. But the SMS never shows up. I've tried numerous occasions. Epic fail.

Anybody got any clues, hints or advice? I really want to get on this site before I get to town. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Jason Mak]Hey guys,

I am planning to head to the Philippines soon for a 2 week holiday. As I have mentioned in an earlier report, I really loved Thailand for it's prices and quality. I've been told that there is nowhere in the world like Thailand - for that price.

1) Am I correct in thinking that the Phillipines is probably second cheapest? (I appreciate best does not equal cheapest, but I enjoyed Thailand so that should give you an idea).

2) Are there any other destinations that are cheap/good for mongering?

3) Anybody able to recommend a decent itinerary for a 2 week stay? This forum is jam packed with useful information but with the ever changing times, prices and quality, I'd appreciate a rough itineraty for a 2010 trip!

Thanks guys![/QUOTE]


you better tell us what your priorities are? Eg bar girls, non pros, Scenery etc etc

[QUOTE=Shark San]Fellow mongers, I need help. I'm coming to AC in a week or two. I live in Taiwan. I have for almost a month tried unsuccessfully set up an account with Date in Asia. I get all the way to the part where they are supposed to send an SMS to my cell phone with an authorization code -- but the SMS never shows up. I've tried numerous occasions -- epic fail.

Anybody got any clues, hints or advice? I really want to get on this site before I get to town. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

DIA sometimes bans member from some countries, depending upon location..Im from India and i was not able to register 'cos of my location been in India.

When i came to PH, i was able to open the account with no issues. Try removing all the cookies and history file and re-register, see if that works.

However, though when i registered couple of years back, there was no phone verification.

Good Luck

[QUOTE=Jason Mak]Hey guys,

I am planning to head to the Philippines soon for a 2 week holiday. As I have mentioned in an earlier report, I really loved Thailand for it's prices and quality. I've been told that there is nowhere in the world like Thailand - for that price.

1) Am I correct in thinking that the Phillipines is probably second cheapest? (I appreciate best does not equal cheapest, but I enjoyed Thailand so that should give you an idea).

2) Are there any other destinations that are cheap/good for mongering?

3) Anybody able to recommend a decent itinerary for a 2 week stay? This forum is jam packed with useful information but with the ever changing times, prices and quality, I'd appreciate a rough itineraty for a 2010 trip!

Thanks guys![/QUOTE]

If you liked Thailand, you will enjoy PH too....PH exchange rate to dollar is slightly better than Thai Bhat..so Dollar will buy you more here.

Mongering wise PH cannot be compared to Thailand...Thailand is the mecca, its the biggest show on earth, may be PH mongering scene is 1/10 of that..HOWEVER...if you date online and get some regular girls it would be more fun.

Angeles city, manila and cebu are good mongering destination but no where close to Thailand.

Its cheaper than Thailand due to dollar exchange rate but the quality of food, infrastructure etc is equally down.

If you love beaches, plenty of better beaches than Thailand//not crowded...search online.

Type Philippines vs Thailand in Google...lots of ex pats experiences..good luck

I would first like to thank many of you for increasing my knowledge about the Philippines. I have been a avid reader for some time now. And finally making a post. I am now planning my 3rd trip to there and just have a few questions I can't find answers to.

1) I will be arriving in Manila on Thanksgiving morning. Is there any good spot that someone might know to have a traditional meal. If not Chicken Adobo will be just fine.

2) I am planning on visiting Bali for about 5 days also while I'm there. Would it be better to look for flights when I'm in manila. Or try and book a flight from here in USA.

Thanks in advance for any replys.

[QUOTE=GregLondon]you better tell us what your priorities are? Eg bar girls, non pros, Scenery etc etc[/QUOTE]Here's what I posted in the opinions forum:

[QUOTE=Jason Mak]Hey guys,

I have a 2 week holiday coming up and I was wondering where do you guys feel the cheapest mongering destinations are? I realise that cheapest doesn't necessarily mean best, but I was in Thailand last year and loved both the standard and the prices. I am more into the massage/streetwalker scene than the nightclub/bar scene personally.

When compared to Thailand, how do places like Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Germany and any other noteworthy places fare? I don't mind spending money getting to the country, but I'd hopefully be looking for someplace that has a cheaper standard of living and reasonably priced mongering - much like I experienced in Thailand!

Thanks guys,

Jason M

ps, thailand was also good because when not mongering there were AMAZING beaches and fun activities to get up to.[/QUOTE]

1. Actually Philippines (particularly Angeles City) is cheaper than Thailand.
2. I heard ChangPing China if you can speak Mandarin.
3. Angeles City, Subic, Manila & maybe Cebu, etc with your date. Start reading those forums.


[QUOTE=Jason Mak]Hey guys,

I am planning to head to the Philippines soon for a 2 week holiday. As I have mentioned in an earlier report, I really loved Thailand for it's prices and quality. I've been told that there is nowhere in the world like Thailand - for that price.

1) Am I correct in thinking that the Phillipines is probably second cheapest? (I appreciate best does not equal cheapest, but I enjoyed Thailand so that should give you an idea).

2) Are there any other destinations that are cheap/good for mongering?

3) Anybody able to recommend a decent itinerary for a 2 week stay? This forum is jam packed with useful information but with the ever changing times, prices and quality, I'd appreciate a rough itineraty for a 2010 trip!

Thanks guys![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mr Giggity Goo]I would first like to thank many of you for increasing my knowledge about the Philippines. I have been a avid reader for some time now. And finally making a post. I am now planning my 3rd trip to there and just have a few questions I can't find answers to.

1) I will be arriving in Manila on Thanksgiving morning. Is there any good spot that someone might know to have a traditional meal. If not Chicken Adobo will be just fine.

Thanks in advance for any replys.[/QUOTE]Giggity: Traditional american meal? Filipino meal? For filipino, taxi to Ermita, Roxas Ave at the corner of United Nations Avenue. To the left, just past the US Embassy, is a pier that sticks out into the Manila bay. There's a nice restraunt on the pier, open-air. Order the sisig. Wonderful.

[quote=poopbunny]1. actually philippines (particularly angeles city) is cheaper than thailand.

2. i heard changping china if you can speak mandarin.

3. angeles city, subic, manila & maybe cebu, etc with your date. start reading those forums.[/quote]popbunny,

i think ac is cheaper than pattaya but not by much, yes mongering is cheaper but hotel is more expensive than pattaya, i just return from pattaya stay at the flipper nice 3 star with pool only cost 28 usd, the pacific breeze cost about 40 usd a night and i still can all night at the disco in pattaya for 40 usd a night just a little more than in ac and there are more to do in pattaya.

fast eddie 48

[quote=poopbunny]1. actually philippines (particularly angeles city) is cheaper than thailand.[/quote]friend of mine in thailand said in bkk, the girls are wanting, in bhat, what would be $60-80 for lt, and insisting on condom. bargirls in ac (p1400) and freelancers recently in manila when i was there (p1500) are still $30 for lt, and you decide on the raincoat.

[QUOTE=Westcoast1] Order the sisig. Wonderful.[/QUOTE]

Pork cheek/ear fried in oil. Yummy. Why not try it topped with a raw egg as most Fillipinos do? Salmonella should be the least of your worries;).

[QUOTE=Cunning Stunt]Pork cheek/ear fried in oil. Yummy. Why not try it topped with a raw egg as most Fillipinos do? Salmonella should be the least of your worries;).[/QUOTE]
Or the other traditional PI meal...Jollibee...another healthy dish of fried food, white rice and artery clogging deserts :)

Personally, having tried sisig I never want to try it again. While I have penchant for pork I prefer my ladies to try an alternative pork dish ...much healthier, will not make them fat (as long precautions are taken) and the creamy desert is full of protein......:D

[QUOTE=Westcoast1]Giggity: Traditional american meal? Filipino meal? For filipino, taxi to Ermita, Roxas Ave at the corner of United Nations Avenue. To the left, just past the US Embassy, is a pier that sticks out into the Manila bay. There's a nice restraunt on the pier, open-air. Order the sisig. Wonderful.[/QUOTE]Sorry guys. Should have been more specific. Looking to find a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings. Since I will be arriving that day. Turkey, mashed, candied yams, gravy and stuffing. I don't need the pumpkin pie. I can bar fine that later. Hehe. I know Thanksgiving is a ways away. But a few of us are arriving separately and would like a plan.

And thanks WC. I have never tried the sisig. I'll give it a try.