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[Jarango]

Sorry, but if we are talking like for like, I've got to disagree. It's much better to pay the tourist tax and buy locally. Here's the math*: Now, if you talking taking a good city giro away for the weekend for the price of a bikini, turn that's different. An all expenses paid trip for a hooker? Never again. 😁..

You took a hooker away on a dream, a fantasy and you paid extra for that. We have all been there in one form or another. Big parts of this and the wider leisure industry run on it, glamorous escorts, seeking arrangements, the Olympics and the like.

Paying for Disneyland is fine but the real quesiton is when do we get off the carasel and leave Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the rest of them to others.

Case in point: I am thinking of bringing my sweetie to her home place, a bamboo shack in nowhereseville for her week off work. It won't break the bank (I hope) but do I really want to be eaten alive by mosquitoes and wonder if my money and papers will get nicked, and if her family will continue to make predictable comments about my relative advanced years? I also know she is talking to other guys and maybe more, I don't mind that, as she is human with her own ambitions but should we pay extra in time, money and hassle for their dreams?

[Goferring]

Cheers Westie. BYO's always cheaper at a restaurant and it is in The Philippines too. Phil.

Sorry, but if we are talking like for like, I've got to disagree. It's much better to pay the tourist tax and buy locally. Here's the math*:

"I want to save money and not pay repeated bar fines and / or inflated service charges at remote or tourist areas". I spent 10 k per week for her, 14 k on airfares to two destinations and probably 2 k per day on her trips, trinkets and food. Surprisingly, food in tourist destinations was not a trivial cost. It literally cost more to feed her than fuck her. Do the math over 14 days and the exercise cost 60 k. In hindsight, this could have paid a lot of tourist mark ups for local short timers, a hell of a catch up blow out upon return to civilization or even an extension to the holiday.

Now, if you talking taking a good city giro away for the weekend for the price of a bikini, turn that's different.

An all expenses paid trip for a hooker? Never again. 😁.

Enjoy. G.

* Yes, old number but it would only get worse with today's figures.

[Wicked Roger]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there's any action on Mactan Island without having to go into Cebu City?

I have a one, maybe two night stop-over there on a business trip and it's obviously where the airport is.

Regards in advance. Phil.

Lots.

Use the FB walking groups as many advertise there, also the bars, malls are full of cuties as well as use the dating sites.

If based ion Mactan I would not go Cebu as the journey can be slow and painful etc.

[PhilJoy]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there's any action on Mactan Island without having to go into Cebu City?

I have a one, maybe two night stop-over there on a business trip and it's obviously where the airport is.

Regards in advance. Phil.

[PhilJoy]

None. BG and Siargao are off-the-beaten-path islands an hour or two by boat from provincial Surigao city (far north-east corner of Mindanao). Cuties exist, but its not a mongering spot. BYOGirl.

Cheers Westie. BYO's always cheaper at a restaurant and it is in The Philippines too. Phil.

[WestCoast1]

Great info Westie. Always looking for new places to visit during business trips. Any action there that you know of? Phil.

None. BG and Siargao are off-the-beaten-path islands an hour or two by boat from provincial Surigao city (far north-east corner of Mindanao). Cuties exist, but its not a mongering spot. BYOGirl.

[PhilJoy]

if you want to visit Bucas Grande island (near Siargao) you must register at the municipal tourism office when you arrive, as per Municipal Ordinance.

Great info Westie. Always looking for new places to visit during business trips. Any action there that you know of? Phil.

[WestCoast1]

Of interest, see pic. Found on social media. Apparently, effective June 1, if you want to visit Bucas Grande island (near Siargao) you must register at the municipal tourism office when you arrive, as per Municipal Ordinance.

[PhilJoy]

Yes there are 3 girlie bars there, I forgot the names, maybe phoenix, or something similar. Just tell a trike driver what you're looking for.

Thanks Old and Ugly. That's handy to know there are some options there. Agreed, the trike drivers or hotel staff usually point you in the right direction in most cities. Phil.

[PhilJoy]

PP is a bit of a one horse town, not much there really. Unless you've got business there I don't think there's much reason to go. I was only there a couple of days though as I was travelling to el Nido.

Tiki bar was a lively place and if lucky you could find girls in here.

But I was only passing through so I'm no expert.

Thanks Jingo. Yeah I might have some business lined up there and mightn't have the time to travel further. A bit of a fly in, fly out mission for a few days. I'll report back if I find any good options. Phil.

[Jingo10]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone's done Puerto Princesa on Palawan? I don't know if I'll have the time to head up to El Nido. Cheers in advance _ Phil.

PP is a bit of a one horse town, not much there really. Unless you've got business there I don't think there's much reason to go. I was only there a couple of days though as I was travelling to el Nido.

Tiki bar was a lively place and if lucky you could find girls in here.

But I was only passing through so I'm no expert.

[Old And Ugly]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone's done Puerto Princesa on Palawan? I don't know if I'll have the time to head up to El Nido. Cheers in advance _ Phil.

Yes there are 3 girlie bars there, I forgot the names, maybe phoenix, or something similar. Just tell a trike driver what you're looking for.

[PhilJoy]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone's done Puerto Princesa on Palawan? I don't know if I'll have the time to head up to El Nido. Cheers in advance _ Phil.

[PhilJoy]

Will do. I can definitely recommend Davao for those with some time. It takes a few days to find ones feet and build up some contacts on the first visit but the girls are often gorgeous with great attitudes. Everything you hear about the city being super safe and relatively well organised is very true. Enjoy. G.

Great to hear G. I'd never really considered Davao and it sounds very promising. I always like to check out new places in the PH on all my work trips. Always good to combine work with play. Phil.

[Goferring]

Let us know how you go G. I'm always looking for new spots to visit for a few weeks between work in Manila and flying home. I've yet to do Mindanao, or indeed Davao. Phil.

Will do. I can definitely recommend Davao for those with some time. It takes a few days to find ones feet and build up some contacts on the first visit but the girls are often gorgeous with great attitudes. Everything you hear about the city being super safe and relatively well organised is very true.

More to come in the other cities when I visit.

Enjoy. G.