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Santa hats I can live with. Simbang Gabi is a pain in the asas. Good for farmers (as the history goes) , but not so good for some of us night owls.

[QUOTE=David_33;1485932]Sales girls in Metro wearing Santa hats yesterday.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Pimpin Sam;1485789]I ran across this and I thought I'd pass it on: "Povidone / iodine douche is used for: Relieving minor vaginal irritation and itching. It may also be used to cleanse and deodorize the vaginal area." That's just the iodine sold over the counter in any pharmacy. I hope that helps.[/QUOTE]Smelly pussy irrespective of minor or major cause is to be avoided. Iodine douches may take away the smell for the time being but not the solution.

In Phi IMHO smelly pussies are definitely because of chlamydia or gonorrhea they caught through sex with locals or foreigners.

As everybody knows clean pussy is odorless before and after sex. This is especially true in Philippines. In Thailand because they eat spicy food their pussy might smell different before shower. In Japan also if they eatsushi there is some smell before
shower. But overall a sexually wet pussy should not have any smell.

Western women like here in USA there is some pussy smell mainly because of sweating and western women do not take shower before sex.

Phi girls take great pride in being clean irrespective of if they live in dirty shanties or upscale apartments. Unless she is drug or alcohol addicted her hygiene is good. Only problem is their sex education is not good.

They do not worry about bare backing and consequentially get exposed. Even when they have a smelly pussy they are too embarrassed to talk about it or get treatment. If you get such a girl she will try to clean it as much as possible but smell never really goes away. Some of the girls denied having smelly pussy when I tell them. It is a big turn off for me and I get rid of them with compensation and advice to get treatment.

One chat girl had the same problem when I met her. I convinced her to get treatment and when I met her next visit she smelled good.

Moral is let them know the problem and try to convince them to get treatment. Also let them know left untreated will cause more problems to their body.

Definitely Iodine douche is not the solution!

Hi folks,

I am taking a side trip to Phil next year. Flying out from BKK.

Currently, I am planning 3 days in Manila and a week in Angeles on the basis that Manila is more expensive. The BKK of Phil.

Currently thinking of Best Western La Corona in Manila and ABC in Angeles.

Taxi down and back?

Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks.

Peter

[QUOTE=Wicked Roger; 1484811]It won the Miss World and the Senate immediately passed a resolution congratulating the pinay who won. Clearly the politicians have thier priorities correct LOL.

Now this new award, well the second time around. Now I have been to some really awful African airports in my time but these are designated 3rd world, while Manila tries to claim it is 'international' and wants to attract an ever increasing number of tourists.

Maybe those who are alledged to have dipped their hands on the pork can help improve NAIA which was fast and quick last time I was there (as was around 6am). Just how it should be so we don't spend too long there LOL.

See the link below.

[url]http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/10/17/1246260/naia-1-rated-worlds-worst-airport-again[/url][/QUOTE]Those wankers never been to Kabul and KIA the worst goat fucked airport in the world.

[QUOTE=Greek Niko;1486163]Those wankers never been to Kabul and KIA the worst goat fucked airport in the world[/QUOTE]Likely not GN but those airport don't claim to be world class international and have millions of tourists passing through the airport each year (and hoping to more millions in the years to come)

Would not class Kabul as a tourist desination at this moment LOL so that likely why it (and some Afircan airports I have visited) are not on the list either.

[QUOTE=Petertaylor;1486110]Currently thinking of Best Western La Corona in Manila and ABC in Angeles. Taxi down and back? Any thoughts or advice?[/QUOTE]La Corona is probably okay, but there are other hotels closer to the Ermita action (MBC, Amazonia, G-Point, Robinson's Mall) that also offer better value for similar quality. But if you stay at La Corona check out a map for the location of Southern Cross and Swagman Hotels. Both have bus services from the front door of the Manila hotel to AC and return, and both are near La Corona. To get to Southern Cross turn right out your hotel door on del Pilar St. ; it's on the left about a block and a half. Go the same direction for Swagman, but stay on the right side of del Pilar, take a right on Flores just beyond the Ermita Church; Swagman is about a block and a half on the left on Flores.

[QUOTE=Skip Kost;1486349]La Corona is probably okay, but there are other hotels closer to the Ermita action (MBC, Amazonia, G-Point, Robinson's Mall) that also offer better value for similar quality. But if you stay at La Corona check out a map for the location of Southern Cross and Swagman Hotels. Both have bus services from the front door of the Manila hotel to AC and return, and both are near La Corona. To get to Southern Cross turn right out your hotel door on del Pilar St. ; it's on the left about a block and a half. Go the same direction for Swagman, but stay on the right side of del Pilar, take a right on Flores just beyond the Ermita Church; Swagman is about a block and a half on the left on Flores.[/QUOTE]I would add in Rivera Mansion too in Ermita.

Take SK's advice and save about 2, 000 php. Swagman and Southern Cross both offer bus service to Angeles. Swagman costs 600 php and drops you off at your hotel. They run to AC 3 times a day. Not sure how often SC runs as I've only taken them once. Any taxi driver is going to charge you a minimum of 2, 500. Not much math to do there.

Thanks guys. Really useful. The bus is a "no brainer". I saw reference to buses, but did not know if restricted to people staying at Swagman.

Which hotels do you think are better value than La Corona?

I'd like to see as much as I can in manila. Would I be better heading for Hyatt or Heritage?

Peter

[QUOTE=Petertaylor;1486610]Which hotels do you think are better value than La Corona?[/QUOTE]ET mentions Riviera Mansion. In the same block, all connected by a common restaurant area and common ownership, are also Executive Plaza, Las Palmas, and Palm Plaza. RM, EP and LP all face onto Mabini: PP faces Pedro Gil. Around the corner on Adriatico, and connected to an inner courtyard with the other four hotels, is Rothman. Of these Rothman is my favorite, simply because most rooms have large refrigerators that you can stock with whatever you want and small dining areas. Many on the forum have found fault with every one of these--street noise, worn furniture, loud AC, etc. But they still are roughly in a class with La Corona and probably a little cheaper--usually between US$40 and $45 on Agoda and other websites, plus tax. On the other hand, although it is a couple blocks further from MBC and other action, La Corona is much closer to the Swagman and Southern Cross buses. May want to confirm with others, but I don't believe you need to stay at SC or Swagman to reserve seats on their buses. Both hotels have their own websites and bus services are described.

[QUOTE=Petertaylor; 1486610]Thanks guys. Really useful. The bus is a "no brainer". I saw reference to buses, but did not know if restricted to people staying at Swagman.

Which hotels do you think are better value than La Corona?

I'd like to see as much as I can in manila. Would I be better heading for Hyatt or Heritage?

Peter[/QUOTE]I am not a cheapstake guy, but I would rather not spend money on Hyatt or such, and spend in Rivera or such, and leave the rest of the money for 'premium' barfines, if I cross path with such, like in P Burgos, Classmate etc.

That's me, BTW

You need not stay at either place to ride the bus. Show up, buy a ticket and get on the bus. Nobody has mentioned City State Tower on Mabini Street. Three blocks from MBC and less than a block from G Point. Many other bars within 5 minutes walking distance.

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I'm feeling old. I've stayed at everyone of the hotels mentioned except Swag. And I've ridden both buses.

QUOTE=Skip Kost; 1486793]ET mentions Riviera Mansion. In the same block, all connected by a common restaurant area and common ownership, are also Executive Plaza, Las Palmas, and Palm Plaza. RM, EP and LP all face onto Mabini: PP faces Pedro Gil. Around the corner on Adriatico, and connected to an inner courtyard with the other four hotels, is Rothman. Of these Rothman is my favorite, simply because most rooms have large refrigerators that you can stock with whatever you want and small dining areas. Many on the forum have found fault with every one of these-street noise, worn furniture, loud AC, etc. But they still are roughly in a class with La Corona and probably a little cheaper-usually between US$40 and $45 on Agoda and other websites, plus tax. On the other hand, although it is a couple blocks further from MBC and other action, La Corona is much closer to the Swagman and Southern Cross buses. May want to confirm with others, but I don't believe you need to stay at SC or Swagman to reserve seats on their buses. Both hotels have their own websites and bus services are described.[/QUOTE]

I am arriving into MNL in Nov, 14 10:30pm. That will be too late to take the swagman bus. Should I jut let the hotel pick me up for 2700? I then have a flight out at 7:30am on Sunday. Should I take the swagman bus Saturday? I don't want to miss my flight. What would be the best way to handle this?

[QUOTE=Zero Dude;1487589]I am arriving into MNL in Nov, 14 10:30pm. That will be too late to take the swagman bus. Should I jut let the hotel pick me up for 2700? I then have a flight out at 7:30am on Sunday. Should I take the swagman bus Saturday? I don't want to miss my flight. What would be the best way to handle this?[/QUOTE]If you can afford, you can take the Robinson R44 direct from Airport to Hotel.

Me, no. I would prefer to bunk in Manila for less and take Swaggy bus. And return same.

Seriously. 2,700 is not a lot of money, for that time pick up.