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[QUOTE=X Man]Hmmm, interesting theory. What do you do to combat jet lag?[/quote]Gentlemen: My first trip to PI from California in 2001 had terrible jet lag that took a week to get aclimated. I have found following to be helpful.

1) stay up late or do not sleep much in the days before your flight. This seems to prime my pump for the time change.

2) get a doc or friend (women tend to use them) some sleeping pills and use them during the flight to to into "suspended animation". It makes the 12 hour flight into a 4 hour flight

3) when you arrive try to adapt to the local time, meaning go to sleep and rise at your normal times. Use sleeping pills if you have to. During my first visits I slept during the day and I think it made my jet lag worse.

4) best cure is find a babe and bonk yourself silly, then go to sleep.

Meluvulongtime

[QUOTE=X Man]Hmmm, interesting theory. What do you do to combat jet lag? I tend to take longer holidays, but that is not always possible for me -- and probably for a lot of people reading this......
X Man[/QUOTE]

There are several methods and different strokes for different folks, however this works for me:

When I board the plane I set my watch to the time of destination. This puts me psychologically 'on track' and then if I do have a sleep, I wake up, look at my watch and I am 'in the new time' with no reference to actual time in my head. A little 'in flight' alcohol helps, but never to excess otherwise I feel totally wrecked on arrival.
As for the physical aspects, especially if travelling to Phils on vacation, I usually arrive and take a short nap,about 1-2 hours works. The I go out, find a girl and go back to bed, regardless of the time of day.
If it is a business trip I still try to do the same, but it is not always possible.

Cheers, F/Fifty

Guys, need some assistance and advice. Here's my predicament..... I'm in Makati at the moment, and usually have no problem picking up something for the evening at EDSA and taking back to the hotel...........but problem is the wife came with me this time so not an option :(
I can get out for a few hours in the evening so am looking for somewhere I can get a girl for short time and do the business. Options might be something like they have in Jakarta or Bangkok (fishbowl-type arrangement) or maybe can get some entertainment at EDSA then find a short-time room somewhere......... any advice on places nearby ? I'm here til Tue, so time is tight......... cheers for assistance........... Maaars

Its been a couple of years since I've been to PI, I m planning to go this DEC I was wondering what you guys are paying for freelancers and what you guys are baying for bar girls. Especially what are you paying for young hot girls for all nighters and what you pay for your average girls

thanks

pimp

[QUOTE=Pimpster]Its been a couple of years since I've been to PI, I m planning to go this DEC I was wondering what you guys are paying for freelancers and what you guys are baying for bar girls. Especially what are you paying for young hot girls for all nighters and what you pay for your average girls

thanks

pimp[/QUOTE]Pimp,

To be honest there has not been much, if any, price change since 2000-ish. If you were just there a couple of years ago then what you were paying then remains the same today. Bar fines vary from bar to bar dependant on what town, and what part of town, you are in as well as by the type of place.

This web site can give you an idea of some of the differnt going rates for different places in AC and Manila:

[url]http://tomrich.sakura.ne.jp/nightspotmalate.html[/url]

Tips will vary from girl to girl as well. It is always best to discuss these things up front in my opnion you so don't end up having an issue the next morning when you have a hangover. For me a P500-P1000 tip is the norm depending on her performance and I have almost never had complaints. I also throw in breakfast and taxi/trike fare home for them the next morning.

Hope that helps.

[QUOTE=Fifty Fifty]There are several methods and different strokes for different folks, however this works for me:

When I board the plane I set my watch to the time of destination. This puts me psychologically 'on track' and then if I do have a sleep, I wake up, look at my watch and I am 'in the new time' with no reference to actual time in my head. A little 'in flight' alcohol helps, but never to excess otherwise I feel totally wrecked on arrival.
As for the physical aspects, especially if travelling to Phils on vacation, I usually arrive and take a short nap,about 1-2 hours works. The I go out, find a girl and go back to bed, regardless of the time of day.
If it is a business trip I still try to do the same, but it is not always possible.

Cheers, F/Fifty[/QUOTE]

+1

I would also throw in that several times on your flight get up and walk around. Its a 747-400 for Christs sake you could throw a football game in one of those things lol. Usually in the back there is a very good sized "cargo" or waiting area where people just hang out, stretch, run in place, even push ups or some such. Just try to stay active. IMHO NOT doing this will fuck you up more than anything else. I mean, not moving for 20 hours will fuck you up. STAY ACTIVE on your flight. Keep the blood moving. Go for a 10 minute walk every few hours that youre awake.

[QUOTE=Blackangst]+1

I would also throw in that several times on your flight get up and walk around.......Keep the blood moving. Go for a 10 minute walk every few hours that youre awake.[/QUOTE]

Agreed, then chat up the Stewardesses at the back, keeps the blood moving in other places too.

Admittedly in many years of flying I have only ever scored 2 mobile numbers, and they were both Emirates girls living in Dubai :) and only one was a result. Pity she was some Scottish Bird who also had a boyfriend in Trinidad so it was a one-off ;)

Cheers, F/Fifty

Planning a trip to Phils soon and may want to go to Dipolog. Direct Flight from Manila makes it easy, but does anyone have any info or advice re hotels etc there.

PS I am only going to see the Orchids, a very sexy flower if you ask me ;)

Cheers, F/Fifty

[QUOTE=Fifty Fifty]Planning a trip to Phils soon and may want to go to Dipolog. Direct Flight from Manila makes it easy, but does anyone have any info or advice re hotels etc there.

PS I am only going to see the Orchids, a very sexy flower if you ask me ;)

Cheers, F/Fifty[/QUOTE]
G'day FF. I have good first hand knowledge of Dipolog. Its not a mongering destination. Sex tourists don't come here. There are some local bars/disco's but you will be the only foreigner & feel like you landed on Mars or something.. :) There are spinners here for the taking but more hassle than traditional mongering cities. There are some hotels in the city itself & at the nearby beach resort of Dakak. ([url]http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g659927-d673722-Reviews-Dakak_Park_Beach_Resort-Dipolog_Mindanao.html[/url])
Cheers
AV

Stayed at Dakak Beach Resort about six months ago over the holidays. Had no problems or complaints there. As AV said, they will look at you like you are from outer space. I would however, recommend renting a car.

[QUOTE=Amavida]G'day FF. I have good first hand knowledge of Dipolog. Its not a mongering destination. Sex tourists don't come here. There are some local bars/disco's but you will be the only foreigner & feel like you landed on Mars or something.. :) There are spinners here for the taking but more hassle than traditional mongering cities. There are some hotels in the city itself & at the nearby beach resort of Dakak. ([url]http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g659927-d673722-Reviews-Dakak_Park_Beach_Resort-Dipolog_Mindanao.html[/url])
Cheers
AV[/QUOTE]

Cheers AV, the resort looks good but I think I will probably stay in Town, have got some good reports on Top Plaza Hotel so will check it out.

I have no worries about being the only foreigner, actually I am quite used to it and find it often works well.

Spinners, mmmm, well I was going for the Orchids and happen to have a very nice little <40 Kg one to meet, but if there are others, who knows ;)

[QUOTE=Puerto La Cruz]Stayed at Dakak Beach Resort about six months ago over the holidays. Had no problems or complaints there. As AV said, they will look at you like you are from outer space. I would however, recommend renting a car.[/QUOTE]

Cheers PLC, the car idea sounds like a good option as the reports say Taxis are pretty non-existent, but I would prefer car+driver for the few days I plan to be there.

Thanks for the feedback guys, F/Fifty

[QUOTE=Fifty Fifty]Cheers AV, the resort looks good but I think I will probably stay in Town, have got some good reports on Top Plaza Hotel so will check it out.[/QUOTE]Top Plaza is a pensionne right in the middle of a very busy town. Its above a restaurant. Week days the streets are packed with ear splitting Trikes emitting choking 2 stroke fumes Its ok as long as you realise that nes pa?

[QUOTE=Fifty Fifty] the car idea sounds like a good option as the reports say Taxis are pretty non-existent, but I would prefer car+driver for the few days I plan to be there. Thanks for the feedback guys, F/Fifty[/QUOTE]There are NO taxis. You can hire a brand new 4WD utility toyota + driver from Zanorte Industries or SAGA, both on the Dipolog - Galas road as you head into town. You will need to visit in person & arrange a day ahead. You're gonna look like a Colombian drug lord being driven around in one of these... :D
A much cheaper & may I say 'lower profile' transport can easily be had by visiting the 'Land Transport Terminal' on Quezon Ave. Vehicle will be older but serviceable with air-con + local driver.

You just missed two Fiesta's in the last week... tons of totti around..
AV

AC July 5-10, Manila July 10-17

If anyone wants to meet PM.

Long time lurker. Learnt alot from the site. Here in AC for the next 5 days or so. Right on the strip. PM me if you want to kick it.

[QUOTE=FiveNinerZero]Long time lurker. Learnt alot from the site. Here in AC for the next 5 days or so. Right on the strip. PM me if you want to kick it.[/QUOTE]FiveNinerZero, I will be in AC on 15th (Sunday morning). If you are interested in a barhop, pm me. I try to pm you but got an error.