Makati

[QUOTE=ExpatAmerican;2998902]That I don't know as I have never used the booth. I thought it would be pre paid at the booth but I could be wrong.[/QUOTE]The Booth doesn't accept any form of payment: not cash; not card; strangely, not even your presaved and approved payment method on your app. Just Ride is correct. Payment is cash direct to the driver.

[QUOTE=Goferring;2999026]The Booth doesn't accept any form of payment: not cash; not card; strangely, not even your presaved and approved payment method on your app. Just Ride is correct. Payment is cash direct to the driver.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=JusRide;2998978]The booth will give you a paper with the total amount due to the driver upon completion. This is based on the destination you gave the booth.[/QUOTE]JR, thanks. The process is now clear, but the form is not. Are these Grab Taxis? Or Grab Cars? They must be running on the more expensive app Grab Car system, which calculates in advance the basic taxi maximum, and adds a higher Grab fee, to give you an up-front total before requesting a car. Grab Taxis look like normal white Toyota Vios taxis (with a Grab sticker in the window). Grab Cars are just some guy driving his own car, usually with no sticker or Grab identifier. If the booth operator gives you a chit with a pre-determined price, then the driver is not using his meter. I am curious if the booth operator is using HIS Grab app to call the cars.

So, to use the booth, how can I pay with my credit card (the one that my app is tied to) at the end of the ride? If I can't use that, the entire process is utilizing Grab cars, not utilizing the Grab system. Seems convenient however.

A last question that might not be answerable. If I want to skip the booth, can I use my app to order a Grab taxi or car directly to my location; say, T1 arrivals, Bay 12?

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2999044]JR, thanks.

A last question that might not be answerable. If I want to skip the booth, can I use my app to order a Grab taxi or car directly to my location; say, T1 arrivals, Bay 12?[/QUOTE]Grab cars are not allowed to pick up in other bays / areas.

[QUOTE=Pez612;2999073]Grab cars are not allowed to pick up in other bays / areas.[/QUOTE]That's probably correct. Were you referring to G Taxis or G cars? G cars have no Grab insignia, and look just like anyone else with a sedan, picking up a relative. What would stop me from app-ordering a Grab Car to bay 12?

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;2999096]That's probably correct. Were you referring to G Taxis or G cars? G cars have no Grab insignia, and look just like anyone else with a sedan, picking up a relative. What would stop me from app-ordering a Grab Car to bay 12?[/QUOTE]I arrived in Manila today. I walked to the Grab pickup area and orderd on my phone. Strangely the only option offered was standard grab, no taxi option or premium or suv option, only standard. I selected standard, 292 pesos from T3 to the Coro hotel in Makati. The first car cancelled. The second car was an Innova suv same fare. Ater arriving at the hotel the driver said he needed to add 35 pesos for the Highway. I tipped 100 pesos. Cheapest ride from the airport I've ever had.

In February the outside Grab stand charged 1000+ pesos paid directly in cash to the grab stand. I can't remember the exact amount but it was a little over 1,000 pesos. Same T3 to Coro hotel.

Iron horse is actually one of my favourite bars on Burgos. Nice selection of girls. But yah don't go spending 12 k on drinks + barfine.

[QUOTE=Meistro1;2999461]Iron horse is actually one of my favourite bars on Burgos. Nice selection of girls. But yah don't go spending 12 k on drinks + barfine.[/QUOTE]Thanks.

Is it the standard Burgos fee of 5 k BF and 5 k to the girl for ST?

[QUOTE=Alexandra2525;2994897]Good advice. And yes I do try and over plan everything. [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Alexandra2525;2999618]Thanks.

Is it the standard Burgos fee of 5 k BF and 5 k to the girl for ST?[/QUOTE]OK. The Burgos fees have been discussed ad nauseum on this thread. As you've been posting on ISG since 2023, and have lots of experience in SE Asia, that's more than enough time to have been studying your upcoming trip. Please hit up the old guard (myself even, if not incessantly) in PM if you can't find posts regarding barfine prices, and take your own advice:

[QUOTE=Alexandra2525;2994897]I did the same when I went to Thailand and once out there soon realised it was wasted time as all I needed was a pocket of cash and a hard dick.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Pez612;2999073]Grab cars are not allowed to pick up in other bays / areas.[/QUOTE]Maybe in theory but I have just told the Grab driver in chat the bay I am at and he has come there.

I'm not a huge fan of P. Burgos street due to the high costs related to barfines etc. There are a few massage girls hanging out on the nearby streets (such as the one leading to Handlebar). You can get what you need from them at a cheaper price. They're not as hot as the bar girls, but you can get a massage and the dirty deed for less. They'll start at 4 k but you can easily get the price down. This option is handy if you can't take someone back to your hotel and don't want the hassle of a short time hotel and freelancer. Don't expect the massage room to be luxurious though. And watch for the LBs (unless that's your thing).

[QUOTE=Pez612;3000053]I'm not a huge fan of P. Burgos street due to the high costs related to barfines etc. There are a few massage girls hanging out on the nearby streets (such as the one leading to Handlebar). You can get what you need from them at a cheaper price. They're not as hot as the bar girls, but you can get a massage and the dirty deed for less. They'll start at 4 k but you can easily get the price down. This option is handy if you can't take someone back to your hotel and don't want the hassle of a short time hotel and freelancer. Don't expect the massage room to be luxurious though. And watch for the LBs (unless that's your thing).[/QUOTE]Is the massage actually any good? A strange question, I know but I love both a good deep tissue massage and won't turn back a good fuck either. However, it's rare to find both. Masseuses generally just give a tugjob and hookers can't massage for shit.

If you have another option, I'd definitely be interested.

G.

[QUOTE=Goferring;3000068]Is the massage actually any good? A strange question, I know but I love both a good deep tissue massage and won't turn back a good fuck either. However, it's rare to find both. Masseuses generally just give a tugjob and hookers can't massage for shit.

If you have another option, I'd definitely be interested.

G.[/QUOTE]You want her to cook you a Michelin level meal as well?

[QUOTE=Goferring;3000068]Is the massage actually any good? A strange question, I know but I love both a good deep tissue massage and won't turn back a good fuck either. However, it's rare to find both. Masseuses generally just give a tugjob and hookers can't massage for shit.

If you have another option, I'd definitely be interested..[/QUOTE]No the massage will be terrible.

If you want a decent massage and extras suggest to get a massage girl from a massage shop delivered to your hotel. You might not get extras, but chances are high you will. You often won't be offered sex, but a good cash offering and a cheeky request for boom boom can often work wonders if you put a bit of charm on.

[QUOTE=Goferring;3000068]Is the massage actually any good? A strange question, I know but I love both a good deep tissue massage and won't turn back a good fuck either. However, it's rare to find both. Masseuses generally just give a tugjob and hookers can't massage for shit.

If you have another option, I'd definitely be interested.

G.[/QUOTE]It is possible, but it takes time and money. After years of trials and filtering, I have 2 masseuses in AC that are very good at both activities and look extremely good also. One is a 10, (I know is hard to believe) was 19 when we first met, now is 24, still a virgin, we do only 69 and light pussy play, it took me a lot of money, and time, about a year, to get her at ease and to trust me, it was like a side project. The second one is also very good looking, at first maybe a 9, but has to be derated to a 7 because of baby damage, the body is perfect, but below the belly button there is too much skin, probably some sort of skin removal surgery would give her a perfect body again, this one fucks like there is no tomorrow, and arches, and moves and have facial expressions just like in a porn movie, also very submissive, I used her many times in 3 somes. Both are extremely cautious and shy, always come with a facemask on, not to be recognized.

How to have someone like that on speed dial? Look far away from the Red St, those places don't offer hotel service, once you found the girl, visit her often, give good tips even if there are no extras involved, and once you have a trusty friendly relationship established, have her come to your place for massages, and without rushing it work it out further. You're not going to end up cheaper than paying a hooker, but to me is worth it, the virgin being a totally different experience than the daily AC routine, and the other one is just amazing.

[QUOTE=Pekkakoo;2999863]Maybe in theory but I have just told the Grab driver in chat the bay I am at and he has come there.[/QUOTE]I would guess that is true. Last year, I directed my driver to come to Bay 4 in the arrivals pickup area (at NAIA Terminal One), and that is where he drove up to. Also, for the uninitiated, to get to that pickup spot, you must cross the street once outside the terminal and walk down one of two ramps that lead to the aforementioned pickup spot. You can walk down either ramp, but the one on the left will take you to Bays 4,5, or 6.