Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES by Enzyte Bob
Recently I saw this Tourism chart, I don't how accurate it is. Remember when the saying was: Don't believe anything you hear and only half what you see, well with IT, Social Media & News Reporting who knows what.Well AnywaysTourism from January ...
Here in Boracay we have an airport which is only a few miles away. However, the length of the runway does not allow international flights or flights with Boeing aircraft. So you need to go thru the chaotic airport of Manila to come here. Next you ... Read More
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES by Enzyte Bob
Recently I saw this Tourism chart, I don't how accurate it is. Remember when the saying was: Don't believe anything you hear and only half what you see, well with IT, Social Media & News Reporting who knows what.Well AnywaysTourism from January ...
@Enzyte BobOut of that 4 M, 3.9 M came for the aerobics.😂😂😂 Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
@Cherryann01 Well spotted CA. Without doubt over the past year or so there have been several new vloggers pushing the negative elements of life in a specific South East Asian country. Many are well researched and from my experiences accurate. I ... Read More
Bonnie Blue and the c**p end of tourism by Fred
https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia- … ontroversyBonnie Blue, the "actress" (Thanks to Aidan in HCMC) that claims to have had sex with over a thousand men in one day, decided to parade around scraping the Indonesian flag on the ground as ...
@FredBonnie Blue, the **** that claims to have had sex with over a thousand men in one day, decided to parade around scraping the Indonesian flag on the ground as some sort of revenge against getting kicked out of Indonesia.Another UK air head ... Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc). Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ... Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
@It2VNWelcome to the Philippine Forum IT2.So you have spent sometime I see in Da Nang on the east coast of Vietnam that seems to be a favourite with the vlogger brigade. I spent a few days there a couple of years back and found the place somewhat ... Read More
Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio by thepvcbikeguy
I need a little help with some information I'll be landing on April 5th at 4 pm in Manila. I need to go to Baggio. I'd like to get a sleeper bus round-trip coming back on May 1, Early morning. I am new to the Philippines, so my dilemma is how to get ...
@Cherryann01If you are going to see a young lady that you have met on a dating site..And if the above is the case and she (given your trepidation on taking a bus on your own) agrees to meet you at the airport. Bail out. I did relate this incident on ... Read More
Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio by thepvcbikeguy
I need a little help with some information I'll be landing on April 5th at 4 pm in Manila. I need to go to Baggio. I'd like to get a sleeper bus round-trip coming back on May 1, Early morning. I am new to the Philippines, so my dilemma is how to get ...
@thepvcbikeguyOh, I totally get that.Your posts remind me of one of those tacky game shows where you get 3 attempts at the correct spelling of a city. You failed even though you were given the correct answer before your third attempt. If you don't ... Read More
My Recent Trip to The Philippines by Cherryann01
Just thought I would share some of my experiences from my recent vacation to the Philippines via a 4 night stop over in Jakarta. Firstly a massive thank you to Lotus Eater for meeting me in Jakarta, recommending the Wyndham Hotel and for the ...
@Cherryann01It may surprise some of our non UK readers that Bradford was given the nomenclature of UK city of culture 2025. I just wonder how many 'culture vultures' saw the attached video clip before booking their trip ... Read More
My Recent Trip to The Philippines by Cherryann01
Just thought I would share some of my experiences from my recent vacation to the Philippines via a 4 night stop over in Jakarta. Firstly a massive thank you to Lotus Eater for meeting me in Jakarta, recommending the Wyndham Hotel and for the ...
@PalawOneLOL. I think CA would concur that waking up in Bradford instead of Cebu without his companion is worse than any thermal shock.. Read More
How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
@Enzyte BobIf I recall correctly, the airlines ask because they are responsible for returning you if you don't have a return ticket questioned by immigration.Correct Bob. The regulatory guidelines here for airlines to follow are written by IATA ... Read More
How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
@RelocateandThriveWhich is why I attached the link I did . Highly rated on TrustPilot which is one of the few review sites I ‘trust’Back up plan if the check in clark refuses to accept it. Go to the back of the check in queue and book a ... Read More
How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
@tlllavaA cheaper alternative to booking a ticket to other Asian countries is to book a 'throwaway' ticket. This can be presented at check in if the airline requests proof of a return ticket according to your country of destination visa rules: 30 ... Read More
SSA social security by Sumomaster2004
Does anyone have My social security app here in PI?
@mati_steveMe too if only for comparison purposes with UK state pensions. The set up is slightly different here in the UK. There is no early retirement option. Everyone gets the same state pension since 2017 once you hit the current retirement age ... Read More
Green Apple Dental Clinic - Mactan Newtown by Cherryann01
Since I have had my gripes before about things in the Philippines I think it is only fair that I should also mention something positive. On my recent visit my girlfriend developed toothache and we went in search to find a dentist. We were staying at ...
@bigpearlThe total bill was P4,500.That’s excellent value for money Steve. I attend a private dental practice here in Bath and I pay that just for a dental clean which takes about 30 minutes 😬 Read More