Still going to The Philippines in August

[Englishman2010]

Following on from my thread yesterday, I have decided that I might as well still take my flights to Manila in August and January and use the time to tour the Far East properly on my own. Flights around the region are not that expensive, and it seems pointless wasting the money I have already paid on the long haul flights.
Who knows what will happen when I'm on my travels:)

[James Hubbard]

Yes mate, that's the spirit.

You can have a great time there, meet new people :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

i think that is the most sensible thing to do why waste good money when it is hard to earn hope you have a wonderfull time there you deserve it mate:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevewool]

well a long time till august mate who knows what will happen from now till then , but i wish you well and luck too, keep in touch:)

[alanmf1]

Good effort well done!
Lots to see and enjoy...:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[RickyR]

Sounds great, if your in Cebu early August, I'll buy you a beer.

[Englishman2010]

Sounds great, if your in Cebu early August, I'll buy you a beer.

Thanks for the offer Ricky:xxgrinning--00xx3: I don't get into Manila until Aug 20th, and I'm not really sure what my plans are yet. I have a flight to Tacloban already paid for, but I might give that a miss and head up to Taiwan or Japan for a few days, or go over to Indonesia or Malaysia. I had a brief stay in South Malaysia last year and thoroughly enjoyed it there and always said I would go back to explore it properly. Lot's of choices, who knows.

[Arthur Little]

Following on from my thread yesterday, I have decided that I might as well still take my flights to Manila in August and January and use the time to tour the Far East properly on my own. Flights around the region are not that expensive, and it seems pointless wasting the money I have already paid on the long haul flights.

:xxgrinning--00xx3: ... that's the spirit ... good on you, mate ... life's too short to waste - as is money!

[James Hubbard]

that's the spirit

Sounda a bit familiar ....



James Hubbard
Yes mate, that's the spirit.

Oh yes! :)


Only playing arthur. I have never multi-quoted before, just wanted to try it. Still not good at it! lol :ARsurrender:

[Arthur Little]

Who knows what will happen when I'm on my travels:)

Who knows, as you say ... :gp:!

[James Hubbard]

Maybe he'll meet the love of his life - or maybe just have a blooming great holiday :):xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Englishman2010]

Maybe he'll meet the love of his life - or maybe just have a blooming great holiday :):xxgrinning--00xx3:

The plan is for the latter, but if the former happens too it will make the latter even better:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

Sounda a bit familiar ....

Took the words "right out of YOUR mouth", James ... :lol2:


Oh yes! :)

Most definitely ... :iagree:


Only playing arthur. I have never multi-quoted before, just wanted to try it. :ARsurrender:

Easy-peasy ... as you've just proved! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[James Hubbard]

Took the ... "right out of YOUR mouth",

And it felt very good :yikes:

[raynaputi]

i wish u luck Englishman! I'm sure u'd still enjoy ur holiday here..i just hope it won't bother u that there'd be lots of rain on those dates, since it's supposedly the rainy season here already.. :D

[Dedworth]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: Well done, no surrender

[Steve.r]

Just have a good time and an open mind buddy. :)

[Englishman2010]

i wish u luck Englishman! I'm sure u'd still enjoy ur holiday here..i just hope it won't bother u that there'd be lots of rain on those dates, since it's supposedly the rainy season here already.. :D

Thank you, oh well, a little bit of rain never hurt anyone, unless of course I get caught up in a Typhoon:omg:

[Englishman2010]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: Well done, no surrender

Absolutely, I'm British. Stiff upper lip and all that:)

[Englishman2010]

Just have a good time and an open mind buddy. :)

I sure will Steve, thanks:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Sim11UK]

Yes definately the right decision to go. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Do you remember HopeUK? he flew out to meet his ladyfriend & things didn't go well & was on the next flight out of the Philippines...I'm sure he has some regrets now, that he didn't stay a bit longer & maybe travelled on to somewhere else.

[Dedworth]

Yes definately the right decision to go. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Do you remember HopeUK? he flew out to meet his ladyfriend & things didn't go well & was on the next flight out of the Philippines...I'm sure he has some regrets now, that he didn't stay a bit longer & maybe travelled on to somewhere else.

An odd decision, he had his reasons I suppose - I'd have at least stuck around for a few days

[Sim11UK]

An odd decision, he had his reasons I suppose - I'd have at least stuck around for a few days

Think he was just too down? but I would have jumped on a plane & gone to another Island...It's a long way to go, then to come straight back again.

[aposhark]

Hi Englishman2010,

Keep all options open especially as your girlfriend showed such a lack of respect for you :NoNo:

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[James Hubbard]

Hi Englishman2010,

Keep all options open especially as your girlfriend showed such a lack of respect for you :NoNo:

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful :xxgrinning--00xx3:


Agreed.

Yes, keep your eyes open when you're there, and who knows, you may just get chatting to a wonderful stranger ... who can become something more :)

[stevie c]

good choice englishman hope you have a wonderfull time & some exciting tales to share when you come back home good luck mate:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Englishman2010]

Hi Englishman2010,

Keep all options open especially as your girlfriend showed such a lack of respect for you :NoNo:

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I certainly will. It hasn't put me off Filipina's or the Philippines, I'm sure the majority are far more respectful, you can't judge a whole race by the actions of one person.

It's not my loss, I don't have to go back to the slums wondering where my next meal will come from or if I can afford to pay the rent next week.

[Englishman2010]

good choice englishman hope you have a wonderfull time & some exciting tales to share when you come back home good luck mate:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thank you, I'm sure I will, but some of them may not be appropriate for the forum:D

[pennybarry]

Great fighting spirit! Make the most of your stay!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Englishman2010]

Great fighting spirit! Make the most of your stay!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I certainly will, there's no point wasting the good money I paid for both flights (Aug & Jan). I've travelled all over the world on my own in recent years, it doesn't bother me. I always end up making friends with others in hotels or bars, so I see no reason why these trips should be any different. I have a few good friends who work in the oil and shipping industry dotted around SE Asia and they have already offered me accomodation if I am in their part of the world.

[aromulus]

Been trying to flog off my sis-in-law for a while now....:rolleyes:

Fancy traveling to Cebu and try your luck...???:Erm:

Gonna need it...:D

[rani]

that's really a good news!!! wishing you all the best on your upcoming holidays here in the philippines :Jump: enjoy :Jump:

[junior02]

Following on from my thread yesterday, I have decided that I might as well still take my flights to Manila in August and January and use the time to tour the Far East properly on my own. Flights around the region are not that expensive, and it seems pointless wasting the money I have already paid on the long haul flights.
Who knows what will happen when I'm on my travels:)

Have a good trip to far east. You might have 1 prob while your away you wont want 2 come back...

[Englishman2010]

Have a good trip to far east. You might have 1 prob while your away you wont want 2 come back...

I've been 3 times in the last 9 months and I never want to come back, but have to earn the money to pay for the next trip

[-sillybilly-]

Following on from my thread yesterday, I have decided that I might as well still take my flights to Manila in August and January and use the time to tour the Far East properly on my own. Flights around the region are not that expensive, and it seems pointless wasting the money I have already paid on the long haul flights.
Who knows what will happen when I'm on my travels:)

Hey Mr. Englishman2010!
Goodluck on your trip. I can see you will enjoy your holiday...most foreign people travels to philippine on their own.

Give me a shout if ever you come across to north...im only an hour away to Baguio and hundred islands..but a couple of hours to Ilocos Region. And let me know if you need a tourist guide, just give me the full description and i will try to look one for you..:D
LOL!

[Englishman2010]

let me know if you need a tourist guide, just give me the full description and i will try to look one for you..:D
LOL!

Female, 22 - 35 yrs old, slim, very attractive, ....etc:icon_lol:

[stevewool]

she ment what you look like :), a tall man wearing the pinkest of pink shirts and a pink tie too i reacon :icon_lol::icon_lol:

[-sillybilly-]

she ment what you look like :), a tall man wearing the pinkest of pink shirts and a pink tie too i reacon :icon_lol::icon_lol:

ah i thought pink wooly skirt!
Peace! :icon_lol::icon_lol::laugher:

[rani]

you mentioned your type of girl on this thread but what about ur description? its good to know too how can we describe you to our decent filipina friends here.. don't worry, not all filipinas are after the foreigner's money.. we too have a huge heart capable of loving - in truth and in deed.. lol :heartshape1:

[Englishman2010]

you mentioned your type of girl on this thread but what about ur description? its good to know too how can we describe you to our decent filipina friends here.. don't worry, not all filipinas are after the foreigner's money.. we too have a huge heart capable of loving - in truth and in deed.. lol :heartshape1:

Good point Rani, I don't like giving too much info away on public sites. If you PM me, I will give you my Facebook ID so you can add me and find out a bit more.

Yes, I'm fully aware that most Filipina's are honest, loving and loyal, I was just unlucky with the one I met first.

How can I describe myself without sounding too soft or too hard? Hard working, honest, loyal, caring and considerate, prepared to listen to another's point of view before making a decision or judgement, and allways willing to give 100% to make a relationship work. A good talker and more importantly a good listener. I have a good sense of humor, but also know how to behave when I have to. I enjoy travelling and spending time with my kids. I'm not afraid of my own company, but like to spend my time with someone who shares the same values as me and will treat me with the same respect I will treat them.

I don't know what else to say about me, but at least that is a start:D

[rani]

sounds really nice... may i know ur age?

[Englishman2010]

sounds really nice... may i know ur age?

Older than I look, and old enough to know better:D
I'm 42 but I like to think that I take good care of myself and stay fit and don't look my age:rolleyes:

[KeithD]

.....I like to think that I take good care of myself and stay fit and don't look my age:rolleyes:

A bit like me :xxgrinning--00xx3: .... except I don't look my age, act about 6, but feel about 80 :Cuckoo:

[raynaputi]

A bit like me :xxgrinning--00xx3: .... except I don't look my age, act about 6, but feel about 80 :Cuckoo:

:omg::Erm::rolleyes:

[James Hubbard]

ah i thought pink wooly skirt!
Peace! :icon_lol::icon_lol::laugher:

it's no' a skirt lassie, it's a kilt! :doh

[stevewool]

i am 25 years of age x2 add 1 but act and feel 25

[Englishman2010]

That's the right way to be Steve. Age brings many great qualities, especially experience and wisdom. You never hear of the Wise Young Man/Woman, it's always the Wise Old Man/Woman.
Fortunately, I'm not in the 'old' bracket yet:)

[stevewool]

i bet any so called old person you ask are they old and not one would say yes, wise maybe but never old , you sound like your old self there, so it looks like life has moved on

[James Hubbard]

You never hear of the Wise Young Man

:Erm::NoNo:

Ahem?!

I guess I would be the "exception who proves the rule"
:Jump::Wave::Hellooo:

[sars_notd_virus]

ey englishman ..now u got more time hunting exotic food resto :)goodluck!!

Have a nice trip and enjoy your stay in the Philippines

[Englishman2010]

ey englishman ..now u got more time hunting exotic food resto :)goodluck!!

Have a nice trip and enjoy your stay in the Philippines

Manhy thanks

I've sorted out my flights now. I am going to spend a couple of days in Manila to start off, but then going to Malaysia and Indonesia via Singapore for 6 days, I've got a couple of good ex-pat friends who have offered to put me up for a few days over there. Then back to Manila for 6 days. I might go down to Batangas and Puerto Galera or maybe get a flight to Tacloban and go to Samar, still undecided on that but I guess I can leave it until i get there before I decide. I will have an unused return flight to tacloban that I can't use the outward leg on, so I might just get a one way and use the return leg.
One things is for sure, I am not bothered about travelling around on my own and looking forward to meeting new friends on my travels:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sparky]

not sure if you will be able to use the return leg if you dont use the outward bound.

however a side trip to AC might be compensation for that :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sars_notd_virus]

Manhy thanks

I've sorted out my flights now. I am going to spend a couple of days in Manila to start off, but then going to Malaysia and Indonesia via Singapore for 6 days, I've got a couple of good ex-pat friends who have offered to put me up for a few days over there. Then back to Manila for 6 days. I might go down to Batangas and Puerto Galera or maybe get a flight to Tacloban and go to Samar, still undecided on that but I guess I can leave it until i get there before I decide. I will have an unused return flight to tacloban that I can't use the outward leg on, so I might just get a one way and use the return leg.
One things is for sure, I am not bothered about travelling around on my own and looking forward to meeting new friends on my travels:xxgrinning--00xx3:

woow itinerary is fully loaded,am sure u will have a nice time and a good choice of our city Batangas :xxgrinning--00xx3:(good beaches) m8