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I arrived 3 nights ago after spending 4 days in Makati. Short 45 minutes flight for 65 dollars on Cebu Pacific.

Shared a taxi from the airport with a nice Brittish gent I met on the plane. I was dropped of by a taxi girl who volunteered to bring us "nice ladies" to our room if we desired later. Took his number and told him we'd get back with him later.

When we arrived at the hotel I went upstairs to inspect the room as I had a bad experience in Makati. Sure enough the room had over 1000 ants crawling up and down the wall so I asked for a new room and was told they are full so I said thanks but no thanks, got another taxi and lucked into finding a place called Eddies less than a mile away and walking distance to the action.

1300 Pesos including breakfast and nice and clean too.

Later that night called the taxi and he brought 3 girls for my and my friend to chose from. We both picked one (1200 paid directly taxi driver plus 100 to the poor girl not picked) and off we go. Turned out to be a poor choise on both our parts as girls did not perform worth a darn. I guess that's what I should expect from a 19 year old just out to make a peso or 2. We kicked them out after about 2 hrs with no tip.
The next day my buddy and I go to the local mall where my friend meets and gets a dates with a local girl working at one of the shops. I get hit on by an obvious pro looking for some afternoon delight. I buy us lunch and end up back in the room. Paid her 500 for short time with promise to meet her later for the evening adventures.
Later my friend calls his new girl and asks if she has a friend so we can go on a double date that evening. Sure enough she does so we are set to meet them at 815 after she finishes work.

Well, we arrive at her work in the mall at 815 and they are waiting for us. Unfortunately her friend was really ugly so I wasn't interested at all but play along for my friend's benefit. We went out to eat at a place called Sidliner. I had the best grilled Tuna I have had in my entire life! Higly recommended.

After dinner we went to a local disco called Sunflower. Very modern and nice, and taxi driver should be able to take you there. I'm not into the girl I'm with but try to play along. About midnight I say I'm tired and want to go to bed. We taxi back to the hotel and I go to the room alone, wait 15 minutes and then I head out to find a cuttie.

As this was my 1st night in the bars i wanted to try as many as possible to get a feel for the costs. Price ranged from 1700 for bar fine and girl paid up front to Mamasan at Vikings and BG bar. Average looking IMO. Higher end placed 1500 b/f plus 2000 for the girl. Kind of expensive but I saw at least five 9s in there. I wish I was rich enough to take 3 of those hammers but I digress.

Ended up drinking until 3 am, drunk and tired I flagged a taxi and told him to bring me a girl. 1000 Pesos. No problem. 20 minutes later I had a cutie knocking at my door. Great attitide good BJ and Massage skills so I took her again the next day. She left for Mindanao or I might take her again.

3 more nights here in Cebu before we head to Angeles city.

I discovered you can get a ticket from manila with Hotel for 4 days 3 nights for less than 400 USD. Then pay extra 40 or so per day for the room if you want longer or get your own hotel and return when you want.

That's all for now.

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Vikings

Hi Cebu lovers,

I'm thinking of going there in the next three months and was wondering if there was any reason why it might be the wrong time to visit Cebu. I know Sinulog is the third week in January, so that won't be a problem but I was wondering about Lent. Do the Catholic Filipina girls ease off the boom boom during Lent?

Thanks so much.

When we arrived at the hotel I went upstairs to inspect the room as I had a bad experience in Makati. Sure enough the room had over 1000 ants crawling up and down the wall so I asked for a new room and was told they are full so I said thanks but no thanks, got another taxi and lucked into finding a place called Eddies less than a mile away and walking distance to the action.

What is the name of the hotel with ant so I or others can avoid it?

The hotel was Richmond Plaza. Not sure if all the rooms are like that. I have spoken to many people who have experienced insect problems in this counrty.

I highly recommend Eddies. 1300 Pesos, free internet access and free american style breakfast included.

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[QUOTE=Kamo33]Hi Cebu lovers,

I'm thinking of going there in the next three months and was wondering if there was any reason why it might be the wrong time to visit Cebu. I know Sinulog is the third week in January, so that won't be a problem but I was wondering about Lent. Do the Catholic Filipina girls ease off the boom boom during Lent?

Thanks so much.[/QUOTE]


HAH, interesting question there hoss, I would say that although church attendance might increase during lent/easter I've never heard of Filipina's rationing the golden gully during lent. This week is the Santo Nino festival so the place is crowded, just got back from Cebu this week hard to get a hotel.

Will be up there again in Jan 28 for a fight, Valentines day might be a good time, these girls get real romantic around that time. Candy and roses might do wonders!

Spamhog

[QUOTE=Spam Hog]HAH, interesting question there hoss, I would say that although church attendance might increase during lent/easter I've never heard of Filipina's rationing the golden gully during lent. This week is the Santo Nino festival so the place is crowded, just got back from Cebu this week hard to get a hotel.

I was there for 5 weeks 2004 over easter !
Had 17 girls in the 5 weeks , in one day I had 3 seprate girls !
So the only thing i remember about easter was at 5 am here music looked out the window and there was about 80 people following the priest in a presestion to the church !
So other than closed on good friday ! the girls seem to want so much more sex !
Dont forget the easter eggs And ask the girls if they woulkd like cream on them too !! LOL
I will be there again the end of march to end of april in cebu ! In my appartment in mactan Lapu Lapu !
But no church for me !! and outside for pick up after wards !

Just on another note ! a few times around 10 pm and midnight Lots a freelancers around main road from lapu lapu to cebu wharf area. Just on the side all along the road. This is the same road as sm city is on, so from sm city along the wharf area. Did not stop but slowly drove past some look good ! The ones near entrance to the super ferry terminal look like Bayouts( Guys)
but just travel in either direction, also no pimps as the they wear always by the ones, and the fence is there so the pimps cant jump out if you stop.
Yes i was tempted but was busy ! will check this out next trip!

What about Chinese New Year time guys?

I know Philippines wont celebrate this event, but just curious as to how much extra traffic would be expected from neighboring countries.

I'd imagine there is a considerable influx of horny guys from HK, Singapore and Malaysia which may make it difficult to get accomodation ?

Thanks

Hey Viking,

Nice report. Thank you for the heads up on the Richmond hotel (with the ant problems). I'm looking for a place for an upcoming trip at end of January, so will definitely avoid that place.

Do you have contact information / address for Eddies?

Contact info for that taxi driver that hooked you up? I don't expect any problems finding company, but always good to have a backup plan.

CS

Hi,

What % rate is men to women in Cebu ?

Also is it safe to travel with the religon problems in Phil!

1 to 1... don't let the rumors fool you they are about equal. Still easy to meet lots of ladies just because you're not Filipino. Filipinas love foreigners!

[QUOTE=Patterson]Hi,

What % rate is men to women in Cebu ?

Also is it safe to travel with the religon problems in Phil![/QUOTE]What s the problem with Christians????There are no problems with the Born Again Christians in Cebu??Moslems???Last census was about 1,500 out of a Population of 3 million in Cebu,Hindus very few,So What Religous problem????Mormons???

Cebu Steve,

Just do an internet search for eddies and you should find it no problem, or a link to it at least. I paid 1300 pesos per night but if you stay a week or more you should get a discount. Probably 10% or so if I had to guess.

As for the taxi driver, I have his number someplace but almost every single taxi I got into asked me if I want a girl, or said he knew where to find one when I asked.
Last night I was on the street corner by national book store waiting for a girl to meet me (non P4P) I had a guy offer to take me to a place where you could choose between 40-50 girls for between 700-1000 short time and 1500 long time. So bottom line it is soooo easy to find a girl, you'd be suprised. Don't pay more than 750 for short time though. I never took long time as I prefer to sleep alone.

Happy hunting

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[QUOTE=Patterson]Hi,

What % rate is men to women in Cebu ?

Also is it safe to travel with the religon problems in Phil![/QUOTE]


THe biggest "religious problem" I can see in the Philippines is that TV televangilist out of Manila who has hijacked a tv channel and broascasts his version of "the word" 24 hrs a day. Anybody got any kinda bugging equipment (CIA grade) that can bombard his broadcast from excerpts of "the playboy channel" or xxx rated Chinese movies?

Seriously, dont beleive all the international media hype about "religious" differences here. Cebu is probably the last place the guys in the funny hats will firebomb, I wouldn't go surfing in Sulu or sunbathe in Tawi tawi though.

As far as the ration of men to women I've always wondered at that hype. it might be a slight advantage in favor of the ladies but there are so many available willing women it makes it seem like there is a disportaionate number of men to women. Plenty of school girls in Cebu rom the provinces of Iloilo and Bohol going to CU and Western Visayas plus the other schools there...just get on a plane and go see or yourself, guaranteed you wont be disappointed.


SPamhog

Guys,

With some of the reports, including Vikings below about internet access at some of the hotels, I have a question about laptops.

Do you guys bring laptop computers with you or are you just using a hotel computer?

I'm asking because I'd like to have a laptop with me, but I'm concerned with security. I've only been to the Philippines once. Did not bring my computer and I think at the hotels where I stayed (all decent, midrange places) it would not have been safe.

If you do bring a laptop with you, what do you do to ensure it isn't stolen?

Thanks for any info,

CS

First, when youre not using your laptop, lock it down with some kind of security software, then it will be worthless if it is stolen, unless it is completely disassembled, which is beyond the realm of a petty thief.
Second, invest in a Kensington Lock. a wire cable that fits into a special slot that is on the back of almost every laptop, lock to a big piece of furniture.
See if the hotel can lock it in the safe if you are out for a long night.
Dont bring a fancy black leather case for it, if you have to go out in public with your laptop, carry it in a some kind of discreet shopping bag, and keep it close to your body.
In your room, you may hide it on the very top shelf, all the way back in the closet, (using the short stature of most Asians to your advantage) where it may escape a quick sweep of the room for valuables.
Dont leave anything computer-related sitting out. This will also be a tip-off in a quick sweep of the room.
Avoid letting the maid maintenance or guests know that you have a laptop.
Make a small investment in a old refurb laptop for travel that will "just get you by", minimize a possible loss, and dont put "your life's work" or valuable IDs, PIN#s on it unless you are completely convinced it is hidden and encrypted.
Look for options to avoid bringing a laptop altogether. Use internet cafes, they are dirt cheap and almost everywhere, more plentiful than here in the USA.
Get one of those USB storage devices that you can put on a keychain, put your bookmarks on it, docs, etc. learn how to use it, and just plug in at a internet cafe. (Dont forget and leave it there for chrissakes!)
Use a webmail program like Yahoo. put your itinerary, reservations etc. on there. (REMEMBER TO LOG-OUT!!!)

I think I just got a brilliant idea!
Scan your passport and keep it in your Yahoo mail, then if you lost EVERYTHING, at least you can print that out for a replacement, maybe a scan of your credit cards with international "if stolen" contact numbers included.

Affix a business card to your electronics, with your cell number. Youd be surprised how many people forget their laptop at a security check at the airport, and least they can security can call you before your plane takes off.
On your "welcome" screen of some electronics where it may display the owners name, I also enter *REWARD IF FOUND*. Who knows, sometimes the person who stole it from you comes back and says they "found" it (Dont ask questions).I personally know a guy who bought his wallet back (minus the cash) but I think the IDs and such are the most valuable thing in any wallet. If you have no ID, you are NOTHING.
I assume you know tactics to avoid pickpockets and muggings, so I wont go into that.
The moral of the story here is that nothing is 100% secure. Just try to make yourself to be more trouble than its worth. Be a "hard target" and "keep it hard!" Cheers.
OD