Off to the Phillipines- need advice

[Jaysen]

Hey Guys

Im off to the phillipines in the next 3-4 weeks for work.
Will be staying 7 days, probably dedicate a few hours a day to work.
Any ways, just want few opinions on where to go, and what to do as i have not been there before.
Will probably be staying in Manila, also is there anything i need to watch out for, as i have heard a few nasty stories about the place.

Cheers in advance

Jaysen

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by Jaysen

Hey Guys

Im off to the phillipines in the next 3-4 weeks for work.
Will be staying 7 days, probably dedicate a few hours a day to work.
Any ways, just want few opinions on where to go, and what to do as i have not been there before.
Will probably be staying in Manila, also is there anything i need to watch out for, as i have heard a few nasty stories about the place.

Cheers in advance

Jaysen

Me and Dojo will be doing 5 nights in Ac around that time, Think my dates are the 8th - 13th July?

If your around that time, Then you are always welcome to join us

[Bobbie]

I've spend 2 nights in manila, so no expert.
Always take a meter taxi, just say "metro" before you step in, they are dirt cheap. If possible ride the LRT, especially late afternoon, Manila is one big traffic jam.
Manila baywalk is nice for dinner and a few beers, listening to live bands.
About 10pm starts the fun upstairs in LA café. Live bands and lots of cute freelancers. Don't bother downstairs, quality of women is low and hard to get a beer.
I didn't go to the gogo's, but there are some opposite LA café and any cab can take you to the EDSA complex.
For shopping go to Baclaran market, take the LRT.
My best advice; go to AC if possible.
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[seafox]

Makati has some lovely ladies and high end go go bars. This is the business district of Manila. Flamingoes is a nice go go and there is a pool bar/go go (Raffles I think) on the second floor right across the street.

EDSA is a big complex full of bars and go gos, like a small Nana Plaza.

Second floor of LA Cafe has pool tables, live music after 10PM, dance floor, lots of decent ladies and some stunners. Food is not great though.

[Dojoden]

Originally Posted by seafox

Makati has some lovely ladies and high end go go bars. This is the business district of Manila. Flamingoes is a nice go go and there is a pool bar/go go (Raffles I think) on the second floor right across the street.

EDSA is a big complex full of bars and go gos, like a small Nana Plaza.

Second floor of LA Cafe has pool tables, live music after 10PM, dance floor, lots of decent ladies and some stunners. Food is not great though.

Yuck the food was terrible at the LA Cafe!!

[K2]

Originally Posted by Dojoden001

Yuck the food was terrible at the LA Cafe!!

So were the girls !! (IMO) - still back to OP - me and DoJo have written trip reports for AC - do a search.

[slinggalin]

Theres about 4-5 threads on here that helped me alot... Ive been a few times myself

I search "phillipines" and "Angeles city"

Hope to here how your trip went

[swan]

the island of Boracay is worth a visit if you're into water sports. It's a short 1 hour flight from Manila. I've been there a few times and it's great for unwinding. Don't forget to pack a lunch, if you know what I mean....

[srhottie]

Angeles City is where all happens in the Phillipines

[slinggalin]

Subic Bay is also a nice place to go and mellow as well.

Oh Yeah, nice girls too

[Jaysen]

Cheers guys for all the advice....
Have had to pospone trip to end of july, got a few work issues to sort out first before flying out.
Not sure that i willmake it to AC though, probably stay in and around manilla whilst conducting interviews, depends on how much free time i have after works done.

Will definatly post my thoughts on Manila once i get back.

[hunter]

if u want some town feel instead of big city feel like bangkok
go for Angeles City at Clark, cheap standard price $1200peso LT
i go there every year, my all time favorite....