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[QUOTE=Cansx;1139793]I would think your best bet would be sports exchange in mango square.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Mattrick; 1139954]There is a sports bar upstairs from Juliana in Mango Square but hard to say if they will be open that early.
First game starts at 6:00 AM local time, second game at 9:00.
Go Bulldogs! [/QUOTE]Thanks for the replies. I also told him to check TGIF.
Robb
[QUOTE=D Cups;1139964]Hi Guys especially RK. I'm staying at Cebu R Hotel on Don Mariano Cul Street May 21 and 22. Are there any clubs nearby, please? (within walking distance) Thanks![/QUOTE]D Cups I expect we will catch up in Manila before you go to Cebu but in case we don't. . . .
Your hotel has you placed with a 5 minute walk to Fuente Osmena which is a large roundabout between Jones Ave and Osmena Blvd. You will walk down Osmena Blvd from your hotel until you reach Fuente Osmena where you will see the famous Robinsons Dept Store (with the ground floor Bo'S Coffee shop which can be a meeting place) and numerous patrolling FLs on most floors (most of whom I wouldn't touch with a dick and 2 condoms but many other guys don't share my tastes).
You can either head off down Gen Maxilom Ave (aka Mango Ave) to around 8 bars on both sides of the road (about 10 mins walk) or you can go down Jones Ave about 100 meters and check out Silver Dollar (open all day).
In walking along Mango Ave you will pass by Mango Square that has Juliana's Disco and a few others too but you wouldn't notice them in the day time.
Walk it during the day to check out where these places are. You don't want to be wandering around at night looking like you don't know where you are (see other posts on this thread).
Easier to get a cab and ask for "Robinsons" or "Silver Dollar" or ask for the "Mango bars"
If my evil eye doesn't scare them away I bellow like some kind of enraged buffalo. That usually scares them away. Just act crazier than they are. They will leave you alone. Better yet, raise your fists and look maniacal as they approach and they won't even get close to you. That being said, if I come across a beggar that is handicapped or elderly, I will part with my change.
I never give anything to the kids, nor the fake mothers of babies. Give 'them food if you have a soft heart, casue any money you give will go to their minders. X.
[QUOTE=Questor55; 1139912]Reports suggesting Cebu is as safe as many European cities is going a tad too far.
If you are alone and walking between Mango Square and Osmena Circle at night,
Beware the pack of young kids that cruise this area. Often they are high on gas fumes.
Or perhaps shabu. They can be very aggressive. Several may begin to hunt in a manner.
Similar to a wolf pack. They will test your reactions to their begging and if sensing
Vulnerability, can move in, shoving a little kid into you, as a distraction, as another goes for your wallet.
They can be quite brazen, not at all concerned that other pedestrians may be around.
Be aware, be careful, and always be prepared for potential danger at night in most areas of downtown Cebu. [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Questor55; 1139912]Reports suggesting Cebu is as safe as many European cities is going a tad too far.
Be aware, be careful, and always be prepared for potential danger at night in most areas of downtown Cebu. [/QUOTE]Perhaps I have been lucky, I have never ever had a serious problem in Cebu City and I have walked round some of the very worst areas of downtown late at night. Maybe my perceptions are wrong, however given a choice between walking round certain areas of London late at night, compared with downtown Cebu City, London would always come second. The advice you have given is sound advice but it is applicable to every foreign city you visit, especially where you are unsure of your surroundings.
[QUOTE=Mortman;1140451]Perhaps I have been lucky, I have never ever had a serious problem in Cebu City and I have walked round some of the very worst areas of downtown late at night. Maybe my perceptions are wrong, however given a choice between walking round certain areas of London late at night, compared with downtown Cebu City, London would always come second. The advice you have given is sound advice but it is applicable to every foreign city you visit, especially where you are unsure of your surroundings.[/QUOTE]I agree Mort but the main point of my earlier post was not to say that Cebu or Manila was any more dangerous that anywhere else but that "shit happens" whenever you least expect it so we should be prepared for that unexpected day. I was really freaked out by being robbed at 3pm in broad daylight on EDSA in the midst of a crowd of people precisely because I was absolutely not even remotely expecting it. I am now MUCH more prepared when I go out, even down to having a small cheap wallet in my pocket with out-dated credit cards and 200 php in it. I may never have to hand it over but it is cheap and easy insurance.
Would any body recommend any friendly convenient hotel in cebu city with gym except parklane, marriet or waterfront?
Thanks
[QUOTE=Zinda;1140698]Would any body recommend any friendly convenient hotel in cebu city with gym except parklane, marriet or waterfront?[/QUOTE]
1. Radisson Blu
2. Crown Regency Hotel and Towers
3. Midtown Hotel
I work hard all year and going to have a 20 days of vacation in August. I am 29 and I enjoy doing other touristic stuff besides mongering. I like to spoil myself when I am in vacation. I can't spend massive amounts of money, but don't need to count every penny I spent. I also like chasing for freebies, just for the thrill of the hunt. Mongered in Shanghai, Penang, KL, BKK, Pattaya, S'pore and HK before so I am not that green. August is still months away, but that does not stop me from planning my ultimate summer trip:
-2 days in HK: (weekend) Want to try DH scene, or can try K pressure. I had tried 141 hotel girls so want to try something different. Going to eat at temple street restaurants and try wan chai bars. Also can meet with some ladies I met online through F. Cupid. Planning to stay in beverly hotel close to 100 $ range.
-8 days in cebu:well never been to phils, it will be my first time. I don't really enjoy Pattaya or angeles city theme, and I feel so green for Manila so picked Cebu thinking its a bit cleaner and safer than Manila. Also think freebie scene is better. Already opened a profile in FC (can't log in to DIA from my country) and collecting ladies who are "interested" One month prior to my trip I am planning to become a member and collect their contacts. Also going to try the mall scene and definately visit the bars at Mango Avenue. Will try restaurants that are mentioned in Cebu Restaurants thread, Lemon Grass probably because I like Thai food hehe. Will not try basketball court or other casas, I think other options are enough to keep me occupied. Planning to stay in parklane or waterfront.
-3 Days in Macau: Been to HK but never been there. Going to try the sauna scene. (sanado and Darling I am planning) Also won't mind losing some money at casinos. And hit the bars, visit the Lisboa race track and possibly get rejected hehe. Planning to stay in holiday inn, emperor, royal or metropark.
-4-5 days in HK: Back to HK. Will follow my routine. Visit ocean park with one of my contacts do my usual stuff. But surely want to try mongolians this time so going to visit Hari's.
Here are my questions:
-I can't change the date of my vacation and concerned about the weather in HK and Cebu. Is it really that bad?
-Have doubts about Cebu. Is there anything else to do besides the malls and the girls in Cebu City? Can visit Bohol for a day or two but, I need things to occupy me during day time and when I m sober.
-Safety in Cebu, I know common sense and being street smart goes a long way but are there any scams which are common like the temple is closed scam in Thailand? Also heard about electricity and water shortages in Phils, wonder that if it applies to Cebu.
-From the FR's Sanado sauna is good quality, good selection of Chinese dolls and great management. Darling18 is good for variety and number of girls. I know quality is relative but want to know if you have other recommendations about saunas.
I also appreciate other comments and advices. Still have more than hundred days I have to waste so I can re schedue my plans.
Thanks in advance.
[QUOTE=Red Kilt;1140529]I am now MUCH more prepared when I go out, even down to having a small cheap wallet in my pocket with out-dated credit cards and 200 php in it. I may never have to hand it over but it is cheap and easy insurance.[/QUOTE]I think this is very very good advice. I once watched an interesting documentary on travelling abroad and self protection issues. This same advice was proffered then and I remember at the time thinking what a good idea it was. Trouble is that I am so lazy and disorganised that I have never have had such a wallet prepared. One day I will eventually get robbed and then I will get my ass into gear. Nothing like shutting the stable door once the horse has bolted!
[quote=sahinaga; 1141110]here are my questions:
-i can't change the date of my vacation and concerned about the weather in hk and cebu. is it really that bad?
-have doubts about cebu. is there anything else to do besides the malls and the girls in cebu city? can visit bohol for a day or two but, i need things to occupy me during day time and when i m sober.
-safety in cebu, i know common sense and being street smart goes a long way but are there any scams which are common like the temple is closed scam in thailand? also heard about electricity and water shortages in phils, wonder that if it applies to cebu.
-from the fr's sanado sauna is good quality, good selection of chinese dolls and great management. darling18 is good for variety and number of girls. i know quality is relative but want to know if you have other recommendations about saunas.
i also appreciate other comments and advices. still have more than hundred days i have to waste so i can re schedue my plans.
thanks in advance[/quote]sahin, i can't answer your questions about hk, but in response to cebu:
weather: august in cebu will be hot (28c. 32c) , humid and probably rainy or at least overcast. good news is that there's also a brisk sea breeze. it's a bit cooler a few months later, but you should be ok in august if you're acclimated to the heat, dress appropriately, and watch your water intake. if a storm blows through there is still plenty to do indoors until it passes.
activities: plenty to do to keep you busy for 8 days. besides girls and malls, there are restaurants, fine hotels (both waterfronts, marco polo) , touristy historical sites, movies, etc. there's also tops on the mountain overlooking the city, a scenic trip on its own (best by habal-habal) with restos, bars, and even a series of zip lines on the way up. and of course diving, snorkeling and the other [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord117][CodeWord117][/url]. if you get out with some locals (or a gf / tour guide who's into doing stuff with you other than the horizontal) , getting out is a much better experience. bohol / panglao island is a short side trip by fast cat, mostly what's there is a better beach with more of a casual nightlife all within easy walking distance. plus the chocolate hills / loboc river / tarsier tour if you're so inclined. not a place to find a girl, but a great place to bring one if you want a 1-2 night side trip to enjoy the casual beach experience.
safety: much safer even than manila, i was not uncomfortable anywhere there. standard precautions of not walking around drunk, not flashing cash or expensive jewelry / cell phone, not going to private card games, being wary of freelancers, etc. not hard to find a wingman if you want, especially if you get an early start on the evening. water available at every store, and brownouts ought not to be a problem, especially at the hotels you mentioned. i'd be shocked if they didn't have their own backup generators on the off chance of a brownout.
cebu is a good choice for your first trip to p. i. ac is a must-see for a future trip but that's the place where you might worry about getting bored on an 8-day trip. not cebu.
Hey Guys,
Long time reader, first time poster to the forum, First I want to thank everyone for all the information you guys have provided on cebu. It has saved me lots of time, money, as well as help me make good decisions.
Now that is out of the way, I have been to cebu city a few times and have been downtown a few times. It is obviously not hard to find woman, they find you. But I was looking for some advance mongering info on the downtown seen. I have not been to Juanqura (sp obviously wrong) but it seems like it is not hard to find.
I have seen the pimps walking downtown, An experienced person told me just ignore them, they just want a cut and will cost you more.
Lastly coming from the airport to cebu city I saw about 40 girls working a street corner, about half way from the airport, did not ask the cab driver details but it was pretty obvious what was going on. Does anyone have details on this area or. Feel free to pm me, thanks so much in advance.
I have read the forum front to back, just looking for detailded info from the great peple here.
Thanks
[QUOTE=SahinAga; 1141110]I work hard all year and going to have a 20 days of vacation in August. I am 29 and I enjoy doing other touristic stuff besides mongering. I like to spoil myself when I am in vacation. I can't spend massive amounts of money, but don't need to count every penny I spent. I also like chasing for freebies, just for the thrill of the hunt. Mongered in Shanghai, Penang, KL, BKK, Pattaya, S'pore and HK before so I am not that green.
-2 days in HK: (weekend) Want to try DH scene, or can try K pressure. I had tried 141 hotel girls so want to try something different. Going to eat at temple street restaurants and try wan chai bars. Also can meet with some ladies I met online through F. Cupid. Planning to stay in beverly hotel close to 100 $ range.
-8 days in cebu:well never been to phils, it will be my first time. I don't really enjoy Pattaya or angeles city theme, and I feel so green for Manila so picked Cebu thinking its a bit cleaner and safer than Manila. Also think freebie scene is better. Already opened a profile in FC (can't log in to DIA from my country) and collecting ladies who are "interested" One month prior to my trip I am planning to become a member and collect their contacts. Also going to try the mall scene and definately visit the bars at Mango Avenue. Will try restaurants that are mentioned in Cebu Restaurants thread, Lemon Grass probably because I like Thai food hehe. Will not try basketball court or other casas, I think other options are enough to keep me occupied. Planning to stay in parklane or waterfront.
-3 Days in Macau: Been to HK but never been there. Going to try the sauna scene. (sanado and Darling I am planning) Also won't mind losing some money at casinos. And hit the bars, visit the Lisboa race track and possibly get rejected hehe. Planning to stay in holiday inn, emperor, royal or metropark.
-4-5 days in HK: Back to HK. Will follow my routine. Visit ocean park with one of my contacts do my usual stuff. But surely want to try mongolians this time so going to visit Hari's.
Here are my questions:
-Have doubts about Cebu. Is there anything else to do besides the malls and the girls in Cebu City? Can visit Bohol for a day or two but, I need things to occupy me during day time and when I m sober.
I also appreciate other comments and advices. Still have more than hundred days I have to waste so I can re schedue my plans. [/QUOTE]Little confused on what you mean by can't spend massive amounts of money but don't have to watch your pennies. Based on the information you are giving, it sounds like your somewhat of a high roller. Maybe saying what you are willing to spend a day and break it down may be helpful on your situation a little better?
I think spending 8 days in Cebu may be a bit much. I think I'd get bored, but I don't go looking for freebies like that, so maybe for you it would be different. I am not an Angeles or Pattaya fan myself, just not my scene although usually a lot better if you have a wingman. If not, I prefer the bigger cities. I think you should consider staying in Makati which is close to Manila and relatively cheap to get to by taxi. Are you into water activities like diving and snorkeling and swimming? Maybe consider Sabang near Puerto Gallera? They have girlie bars there, but freebies probably doubtful. The only problem is that it may not be a good time taking a boat ride over there with the weather the way it is as they may not allow the travel.
Just giving you some other suggestions to look at, just in case you get bored in Cebu which I think may happen within a few days if things don't go according to planned. Domestic flights are relatively cheap and can be booked somewhat last minute. Eight days isn't a lot, so wouldn't worry about getting freebies too much and make sure you get it period.
[QUOTE=Cuchulain; 1141618]Hey Guys,
Long time reader, first time poster to the forum, First I want to thank everyone for all the information you guys have provided on cebu. It has saved me lots of time, money, as well as help me make good decisions.
Now that is out of the way, I have been to cebu city a few times and have been downtown a few times. It is obviously not hard to find woman, they find you. But I was looking for some advance mongering info on the downtown seen. I have not been to Juanqura (sp obviously wrong) but it seems like it is not hard to find.
I have seen the pimps walking downtown, An experienced person told me just ignore them, they just want a cut and will cost you more.
Lastly coming from the airport to cebu city I saw about 40 girls working a street corner, about half way from the airport, did not ask the cab driver details but it was pretty obvious what was going on. Does anyone have details on this area or. Feel free to pm me, thanks so much in advance.
I have read the forum front to back, just looking for detailded info from the great peple here.
Thanks[/QUOTE]You have been befour then why you need to ask? As you should know what you looking for?
Cebu is not as clean as you think, SahinAga. Cebu City is as dirty and smoggy as Manila. I haven't been to the beach there yet, tho.
There are several areas of Colon Street where you will find street hookers if that's what you're into. The corners of Colon and Pelaez Street is especially full of them, seemingly any hour of the night or day. There are full timers with mamasans and also schoolgirls who are only there part time, or so they say. The female mamasans I dealt with were mostly OK, just be firm with them about what you want or don't want. They're looking for repeat business so it does them no good to rip you off and they know that. You will also be asked to go look at the girls in the boarding houses that are apparently nearby but I never bothered with that. It's probably safe but I just don't like being led to places I'm not familiar with by someone I don't know.
There are several worn out malls within a few blocks of that spot as well where you will definitely get the eye from any number of shop girls and others just roaming around. On my trip there a few months ago, I was handed a half dozen phone numbers from a group of uniformed schoolgirls who approached me inside Gaisano Metro Mall. I didn't ask, they just offered.
There are also a few local discos on Sanciangko Street, a block north of Colon Street, where you can find teenage girls from age 14 and up (one of them told me she was 13) who are willing to go home with you. Obviously, use discretion and seek out those who are older. The discos are very local and a bit unnerving for the Cebu novice because of the gangs of touts who will approach you and want to bring you inside. For a commission from the club owners, apparently. Just be friendly and smile a lot and you'll be fine.
I tried the basketball courts twice at different times of the day and didn't like the pressure and the crowding so I left both times without partaking. I think no need to go there again.
Do us a favor and file a report when you're done eh?
[QUOTE=Cuchulain; 1141618]Hey Guys,
Long time reader, first time poster to the forum, First I want to thank everyone for all the information you guys have provided on cebu. It has saved me lots of time, money, as well as help me make good decisions.
Now that is out of the way, I have been to cebu city a few times and have been downtown a few times. It is obviously not hard to find woman, they find you. But I was looking for some advance mongering info on the downtown seen. I have not been to Juanqura (sp obviously wrong) but it seems like it is not hard to find.
I have seen the pimps walking downtown, An experienced person told me just ignore them, they just want a cut and will cost you more.
Lastly coming from the airport to cebu city I saw about 40 girls working a street corner, about half way from the airport, did not ask the cab driver details but it was pretty obvious what was going on. Does anyone have details on this area or. Feel free to pm me, thanks so much in advance.
I have read the forum front to back, just looking for detailded info from the great peple here.
Thanks[/QUOTE]