A short week and then I'm off east again on Thursday

[Englishman2010]

Only 3 days at work this week, then I'm bound for Manila again on Thursday. The 19 and half hour flight and transit will be worth it when I touch down at NAIA again on Friday afternoon. At least I'm going with Emirates again this time, and the 2 hour 40 mins transit in Dubai is nice and short.
I'm really looking forward to going back for the third time this year, and even more excited about seeing my new mahal on Friday evening. It's off to Singapore and Malaysia for a few days next week, before heading back to Manila next Friday.

[raynaputi]

Have fun Ian!

[joebloggs]

do you need anyone to carry your cases
19 1/2 hrs , maybe not then , cant you fly KLM or Singapore instead

[Englishman2010]

I will do thanks Rayna, no worries about that

19.5 hours is about right Joe, 7.5 hours to Dubai, 2.5 ish in transit and the just over 9 from Dubai to Manila. KLM are about the same if you get a bad transit wait in Amsterdam. Singapore don't fly from Birmingham unfortunately. I'm Ok with my case thanks, I have learned to travel light, I've managed to get it down to 14 kgs this time Mainly because my limit on my Cebu Pac flight to Singapore is 15 Kgs

[joebloggs]

ok, maybe next time
as long as your not using an arab airline

have a great time thou, i'm sure you will, 3rd trip hey, reminds me when i use to go 3 times a year, 1 * 2wk, and 2 * 1wk those 1wkones were

[Steve.r]

Have a great one buddy. Excited yet ???? I think SO

I just booked up too, I go to Phils on the 3rd September, return on the 23rd. I got on Royal Brunei for £545, good flight times and minimal stops. Can't wait.
My Mahal is back home in Phils now, we just set up her webcam this afternoon and she looks great (as normal). Guess what? I am excited too!!!!

[Englishman2010]

I'll give you a shout when I go in December Joe You'll be pleased to know I am going with KLM then, but via HK for a 4 day stay over the New Year. What's your issue with the Arab airlines? I'm not a fan of Gulf or Qatar, but I've never had any complaints about Emirates.
I week trips over there are a killer, I went to Singapore for 7 days last September, it's not long enough to recover from the jetlag. I normally manage to go for at least 2 weeks at a time. As I take my laptop and manage to do a little bit of work over there, I can get away with a few extra days holiday each year

[Englishman2010]

Have a great one buddy. Excited yet ???? I think SO

I just booked up too, I go to Phils on the 3rd September, return on the 23rd. I got on Royal Brunei for £545, good flight times and minimal stops. Can't wait.
My Mahal is back home in Phils now, we just set up her webcam this afternoon and she looks great (as normal). Guess what? I am excited too!!!!

That's great news Steve I know you will have a fantastic trip too. You got a good deal on your flights this late in the day. ....and Yep, I am really excited, how could you tell

[Steve.r]

....and Yep, I am really excited, how could you tell

Yeah, I'm good like that

[Doc Alan]

Great news on one thread ! "Englishman" (Ian) and Steve.r :
Maligayang paklalakbay kaibigan (Have a good trip ...but you shouldn't need me to translate!)

[Englishman2010]

Thanks Doc, as I said on FB, my Tagalog is not that advanced yet, but I do have a good teacher now

[rani]

have a safe journey ian

[mikey73]

have a safe and fun trip , i go on the 5th sept (3 weeks)

[mjwoz]

have a safe trip...enjoy and have fun

[Englishman2010]

Thanks Rani, Mikey and mjwoz

Have a great trip yourself Mikey. Where are you heading to?

[mikey73]

Thanks Rani, Mikey and mjwoz

Have a great trip yourself Mikey. Where are you heading to?

hi ian, thank you. i will be in manila, tacloban(to meet minie's parents) and boracay. will be in the philippines for just over 2 weeks.

[Arthur Little]

Only 3 days at work this week, then I'm bound for Manila again on Thursday. The 19 and half hour flight and transit will be worth it when I touch down at NAIA again on Friday afternoon. At least I'm going with Emirates again this time, and the 2 hour 40 mins transit in Dubai is nice and short.
I'm really looking forward to going back for the third time this year, and even more excited about seeing my new mahal on Friday evening. It's off to Singapore and Malaysia for a few days next week, before heading back to Manila next Friday.

Have a great time on your travels, Ian ... you deserve it after all you've gone through lately, my friend!

[Arthur Little]

I just booked up too, I go to Phils on the 3rd September, return on the 23rd. I got on Royal Brunei for £545, good flight times and minimal stops. Can't wait.

You TOO, Steve! September 3 ... same date as ME ... a couple of years ago!!

[Arthur Little]

have a safe and fun trip , i go on the 5th sept (3 weeks)

... and YOU also, Mikey. Wow ... that's THREE of my friends ... ALL going to the Phils within as many weeks!!!

[Englishman2010]

Have a great time on your travels, Ian ... you deserve it after all you've gone through lately, my friend!

Thanks Arthur I always do enjoy myself in the Phil's, but this time I have a feeling the company I will be keeping will be a lot kinder to my pocket

[Englishman2010]

hi ian, thank you. i will be in manila, tacloban(to meet minie's parents) and boracay. will be in the philippines for just over 2 weeks.

You should have a great time Mikey. I'm not sure what the weather will be like in Sept, I was chatting to a friend in Boracay at the weekend and she said it has been quite wet for the last few weeks. Hopefully, you will get some good weather to enjoy the spectacular beaches there. Make sure you have a day at Puka Beach

[mikey73]

You should have a great time Mikey. I'm not sure what the weather will be like in Sept, I was chatting to a friend in Boracay at the weekend and she said it has been quite wet for the last few weeks. Hopefully, you will get some good weather to enjoy the spectacular beaches there. Make sure you have a day at Puka Beach

thanks ian,yeah puka beach is on our list to do. as for the weather i am sure it will be ok(as i was brought up on the north east coast of scotland i'm sure it will be better than i am use to). enjoy your trip

[laurel]

Good luck Ian, have a great trip ...........

[stevewool]

wow well ian the time has come so quick, you have a great time mate, enjoy all you can

[stevie c]

... and YOU also, Mikey. Wow ... that's THREE of my friends ... ALL going to the Phils within as many weeks!!!

hey arthur dont forget me i go to the phils on september 11th hehehehe

[Steve.r]

A shame we will all be going in different directions or we could have had a great night out together

[stevie c]

A shame we will all be going in different directions or we could have had a great night out together

yes steve its a shame it would of been nice to meet up

[Englishman2010]

We can always try to co-ordinate something in the future

[liane]

Have a safe trip

[stevewool]

2right we all should meet up one day either with our partners or alone a guys weekend