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

[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

[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...

[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 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.

... 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

[Arthur Little]

Sounda a bit familiar ....

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

Oh yes!

Most definitely ...

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

Easy-peasy ... as you've just proved!

[James Hubbard]

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

And it felt very good

[Arthur Little]

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

Who knows, as you say ... !

[James Hubbard]

Maybe he'll meet the love of his life - or maybe just have a blooming great holiday

[Englishman2010]

Maybe he'll meet the love of his life - or maybe just have a blooming great holiday

The plan is for the latter, but if the former happens too it will make the latter even better

[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..

[Steve.r]

Just have a good time and an open mind buddy.

[Englishman2010]

Just have a good time and an open mind buddy.

I sure will Steve, thanks

[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..

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

[Dedworth]

Well done, no surrender

[Englishman2010]

Well done, no surrender

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

[Sim11UK]

Yes definately the right decision to go.

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.

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

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful

[James Hubbard]

Hi Englishman2010,

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

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful

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

[Englishman2010]

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

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

[Englishman2010]

Hi Englishman2010,

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

There are so many nice Filipinas who would not be so disrespectful

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.

[pennybarry]

Great fighting spirit! Make the most of your stay!

[Englishman2010]

Great fighting spirit! Make the most of your stay!

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.