My first post this is. I have't tried this, but just as an idea if you are not into being extorted in these Go-Go bars, it seems like you can easily pick up girls in the Makati area around the Landmark mall. They hang out at the Starbuck's on Dela Rosa and Rizal Drive and will wave at you or approach you, it's a sure bet.
On one of the pedestrian overpasses over Makati Ave to Greenbelt Park, a girl got into my way asking me "can I go with you?". But I didn't know how to react and just went on. Then finally around that small park on Rizal and North Drive I saw two really pretty girls there, and it was very, very tempting. So, I had a cigaret close by hoping they might approach me and I could at least chat a bit. But they didn't come. However, as I walked by them they "hello"-ed me as I expected.
But I'm not a real monger, have business associates staying with me in the same hotel and didn't want to run into them with the girls. I'm kind of shy and wasn't up to it tonight because I have to get up early tomorrow. So I just passed by. Perhaps a shame from a monger's viewpoint, the one was really pretty as far as I could see.
If I were into it, I would have availed of this offer. Perhaps next time when I am here alone. To me this seems far more straight-forward than these bars, simply cutting out drinks and barfine and instead get right down to it. The cozy part of the night is longer that way also, as it is only 10 pm.
The hotel makes a big deal about being careful with "people" who approach you. So I don't know if some of those are scams, particularly because there were also a lot of local guys hanging out. What's the risk?
