Manila

[QUOTE=Lostwodpun]I rode by this place but didnt have a chance to stop. [url]www.pleasureplace.com.ph[/url] it was just around the corner from Burgos Street.[/QUOTE]I saw that on my last trip as well but their website was shit so I didn't bother.

I think further up on Burgos there is a better sex shop anyway.

[QUOTE=Irony Monger]Hi all. I'm going to have a few days in Manila at the Dusit Thani, which seems to be next to the Glorietta mall. Is this a decent pickup place? If so, how does it compare to Ayala in Cebu? I'd like something to fall back on in case my DIA dates don't pan out.[/QUOTE]
Its an upscale mall, but not necessarily for trolling. The chica place seems to be Havana Cafe in G3 in the evenings, weekends is best. For better mall bet go to Robinson's in Malate. For a sure kill, head to Harrison's Mall in Malate and walk the second floor.

[QUOTE=Mc Don]I saw that on my last trip as well but their website was shit so I didn't bother... I think further up on Burgos there is a better sex shop anyway.[/QUOTE]I've been to this Pleasure Place a couple of times. As well as the "other one" up the street. Pleasure Place is very upscale. They have various role playing uniforms available, high heeled shoes, sex "swings" and a limited number bondage items as well as shelves of vibrators, dildos, lotions and lubes. It's worth a visit.

[QUOTE=Red Kilt]I was surprised that a guy who has already been here once before should make such a request. My first reaction was to think "troll"; how could anyone be so easily pushed around.

She must be extraordinary, especially as you have never met her in person yet.

I hope you haven't made any silly promises to her yet. I make it a rule NEVER to promise anything. I always use "maybe" or "possibly" in everything I suggest we do after I arrive.

I have had many girls "insist" they meet me at the airport when I travel to Cebu, but I never give my arrival details and I always tell them that I prefer to make my own way to my accommodation. None of them have refused to meet me later.

One major potential problem that arises when they meet you at the airport is that they then know where you are staying. If they turn out to be not what you expected it is more difficult to drop them off. Much better to check in and then meet them in a mall or somewhere away from your hotel.

If she turns out to be just what you are looking for, then it is easy.

If she is not, then you are still in a better position to ease yourself away without too much drama.[/QUOTE]Don't worry. Even when she bring you to the hotel, should you don't like her you can give excuses or pretend you are checking out next day by packing. Actually Filipino will not take it as an offend if you do that. They just move on. They will not be emotional too. They are used to it. Shall I say they are hardened by circumstances.

I appreciate all the suggestions. X Man has helped me in the past.
However, I may have understated my purpose with my girl and therefore some ideas need to change.

The reason we are meeting is a serious future relationship and marriage. On that basis alone, I should spend all my time with her. But, hey let's face it. This is the Philippines and this will most likely be my last visit, my last opportunity. Who better will understand THAT than those who are members in the mongering community?

ANY ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS???

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Towelboy2010]I am coming in mid January to meet a girl from CB. She is fairly straight-laced. Has job, an apartment and an 11 yr old son. She is very protective & insists that she meet me at the airport when I arrive and drop me off at the airport when I leave. She lives in Laguna outside Manila.

I have not been to the Phils in 2 years and this is likely my last trip there. I would like to spend a few days 2-3 in either Malate or Angeles. I just have no idea how to do that under these circumstances.

I have also thought of just going to Bangkok for a few days after I leave Manila, But I find the Phils a much better place for me than Thailand.

Any ideas?[/QUOTE]Change your flight and come earlier without letting her know until you are on the ground. These girls are not stupid, they know that 99% of the available female population would like to hook up with a foreign guy.

She wants to control your trip and ensure that you have little time for other activity.

Nothing worse than being stuck with one girl here and having to walk buy thousands of hot ladies when your out and about.

I am speaking from experience.

Cheers

[QUOTE=Bundanko]Don't worry. Even when she bring you to the hotel, should you don't like her you can give excuses or pretend you are checking out next day by packing. Actually Filipino will not take it as an offend if you do that. They just move on. They will not be emotional too. They are used to it. Shall I say they are hardened by circumstances.[/QUOTE]You ain't seen nothing mate. I have bumped into nut cases where they not only insist that they will make sure you check out. And one did even call and tell the reception that I am checking out. Horror of horror.

Not all the girls and dumb and idiots.

I never had it in Philippines, but in Singapore had a filipina staking out my apartment, when I told her I was overseas as I simply didn't want to meet her. And she staked my apartment for a whole day.

Don't play play. Especially those intelligent ones. And to add on. I was meeting a girl once, and decided to surprise her on the last day. And casually she took a look at my baggage tag and says "so you been here for a week? " and I did quickly remind her that I was on business visit and got the last two days for myself and her.

[QUOTE=Bundanko]Don't worry. Even when she bring you to the hotel, should you don't like her you can give excuses or pretend you are checking out next day by packing. Actually Filipino will not take it as an offend if you do that. They just move on. They will not be emotional too. They are used to it. Shall I say they are hardened by circumstances.[/QUOTE]

it's not always like that Bund. Don't be too smug, and don't generalize that ALL filipinas will be like you said.
I know of one case where a woman went crazy after a guy kicked her to the curb and she reported him to the police for sexual assault. I had another instance a few years back where I made a mistake and invited a mall conquest back to my hotel and she could not be prised out. Ruined my holiday.

This is the Philippines. It is rarely as simple as you make it out to be.

[QUOTE=Red Kilt]
I know of one case where a woman went crazy after a guy kicked her to the curb and she reported him to the police for sexual assault. I had another instance a few years back where I made a mistake and invited a mall conquest back to my hotel and she could not be prised out. Ruined my holiday.[/QUOTE]

Red, I had a very similar incident where I made the mistake of inviting a way too emotional girl to my hotel who would simply refuse to leave! I had an appointment at 11am and no intention of leaving her in my hotel room alone with bags and valuables.. but she sat in the corner and simply refused to go! I had to physically pick her up like a 6pack and carry her outside (crying, kicking and screaming!).. the next day I received a text from her saying that if I dont meet her again she'll report me to police for assault!!

Thinking it over.. I should have probably gotten the hotel security involved but I was in a hurry and in no mood for official eviction ceremonies..

[QUOTE=Towelboy2010]
ANY ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS???[/QUOTE]

How about just booking a flight to somewhere else in the Philippines? Maybe Cebu, Davao, Clark? If you need to book something international, another option would be a short flight to Singapore, spend a night exploring Geylang or the 4 floors of *****s, then back to PI on Cebu Pacific. Any of these options have you dropped off at the airport with hugs, kisses, and tearful goodbyes, followed by groping, grinding, and raging good times :-)

[QUOTE=Towelboy2010]I
The reason we are meeting is a serious future relationship and marriage. On that basis alone, Thanks.[/QUOTE]

This is a serious future relationship with a woman whom you've never met, and you're worried about spending too much time with her. How many contradictions can you work into a single sentence? First of all, if you've never met her, how can you possibly be considering anything long term? Second, if you've somehow convinced yourself that she could be "the one," why would you not want to spend enough time with her to verify the assumption? This whole thing doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

GE

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]This is a serious future relationship with a woman whom you've never met, and you're worried about spending too much time with her. How many contradictions can you work into a single sentence? First of all, if you've never met her, how can you possibly be considering anything long term? Second, if you've somehow convinced yourself that she could be "the one," why would you not want to spend enough time with her to verify the assumption? This whole thing doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

GE[/QUOTE]

Wonderful observations GE. However, love is nothing if not conflicted, confusing, and contradictory...how can you expect sense from something so senseless? If the man is a hopeless romantic yet still wants a final sweaty sprint of debauchery, who are we to question him?

Who indeed Irony Monger? There must be something in the air, or perhaps the water here, that makes otherwise reasonably sensible men take total leave of their senses and enter into willing states of disbelief. I don't know if it's my years of living here that's made me so cynical or if I'm naturally immune to whatever it is that's in the water. Of course, I've never understood the whole "let's fall in love over the Internet" concept, so perhaps I'm just too old to comprehend it all.

GE

[QUOTE=GoodEnough]...............................Of course, I've never understood the whole "let's fall in love over the Internet" concept, so perhaps I'm just too old to comprehend it all.................[/QUOTE]

You and me both GE. Must be age-related LOL.

I have lost count of the number of colleagues who have asked me (since I am a foreigner) to speak to their daughters who have fallen in love with some foreigner guy ON THE INTERNET who has suddenly got tired of them and ditched them or just isn't on line any more. These girls are often distraught and in tears and so convinced that they "love" this apparition with whom they have been chatting for sometimes an extended time. As a foreigner I am supposed to be able to explain why it is so.
I am usually very harsh with the girls, as I strongly believe, as I am sure most guys here will too, that you cannot even know anyone until you meet IN PERSON, much less "fall in love".
These girls are in love with the "dream" - the dream that he is the one who will sweep them away to the promised land. Never mind that he is most likely married with the full catastrophe and just having a bit of titillation during his free chat time.

[QUOTE=Towelboy2010]I appreciate all the suggestions. X Man has helped me in the past.
However, I may have understated my purpose with my girl and therefore some ideas need to change.

The reason we are meeting is a serious future relationship and marriage. On that basis alone, I should spend all my time with her. But, hey let's face it. This is the Philippines and this will most likely be my last visit, my last opportunity. Who better will understand THAT than those who are members in the mongering community?

ANY ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS???

Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Put your western mobile phone number on international roaming. When you arrive in Philippines take the western SIM out and put in a local filipino SIM card.. When its your agreed time to leave philippines and she dropped you at the airport, text your woman saying I am boarding the flight now.. take out the filipino sim card from your phone.. go downstairs and grab a taxi/bus to Angeles City.. when your plane lands put in your western sim card with roaming.. now you can text/call her pretending you are back home in the West, all the while enjoying your time in Angeles with a raunchy wench..