leyte tacloban and biliran

[richardandjenny]

joebloggs - yeah i think i will be half dead when i get there im going glasgow, schipol route.

but Jennys going to meet me at manila

thanks john sergison that would be great.

@marie oo i found it lol.

walesrob -i have a good tacloban map but wondered what to expect as i have never been quite that far away before. only ventured as far as europe and most of that was when i was a kid!!

jenny has told me most of waht i know and the rests been of the net.

anyone recommend any good food places or hotels i can take jenny on a modest budget.
and any places worth visiting?

i personaly fancy some scuba as i haev never done it before.

also it it worth car hire or is it not really worth it or spoil the experience?

thanks

[walesrob]

walesrob -i have a good tacloban map but wondered what to expect as i have never been quite that far away before. only ventured as far as europe and most of that was when i was a kid!!

jenny has told me most of waht i know and the rests been of the net.

anyone recommend any good food places or hotels i can take jenny on a modest budget.
and any places worth visiting?

i personaly fancy some scuba as i haev never done it before.

also it it worth car hire or is it not really worth it or spoil the experience?

thanks

Hi Richard,

If your on a budget, then I would recommend - if you don't mind the noise of traffic - either Hotel D'Angelo or Manhattan Inn, both in Rizal Avenue, in the city centre. Prices are good - between 500 - 900 pesos per night depending on room size. If your after a quieter life, try the Tacloban Plaza in J Romauldez Street, again prices are 400 - 900 peso a night depending on room size. Word of warning: if its European standard of luxury you want in hotels, I can recommend Alejandros in P. Paterno Street. Some nice restaurants in Tacloban Giuseppe's Italian Food, opposite the hospital, and Stephanies, not sure where it is - ask at the hotel. Alejandros also have a really nice restaurant.

Car Hire - forget it! Hire a car and a driver for the day.

Places to visit - Macarthur Memorial in nearby Candahug; Sohoton Caves; The Japan Madonna; take a walk up Cavarly Hill; Joseph Price Mansion. Take a look at this wikipedia article - it has it all:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacloban_City

Have fun!

[gm47]

[quote=walesrob;17850]Hi Richard,

Some nice restaurants in Tacloban Giuseppe's Italian Food, opposite the hospital, and Stephanies, not sure where it is -



Rob, Stephanies is about 50 yards along from Guiseppes on the same parade of shops.

Hi Richard, the first surprise you will have is at the airport in Tacloban........ it is so small and there is a huge rush when the Luggage carts come in...... just let the crowds grab theirs whilst watching out for your own.

You'll have a great time, Tacloban is a bit shabby but lots of good people there. If you prefer a better room to stay in, try the "pool" bungalows at the Leyte Park a bit pricey but worth it.

For places to visit Rob is the expert,

Gerry

[john sergison]

joebloggs - yeah i think i will be half dead when i get there im going glasgow, schipol route.

but Jennys going to meet me at manila

thanks john sergison that would be great.

@marie oo i found it lol.

walesrob -i have a good tacloban map but wondered what to expect as i have never been quite that far away before. only ventured as far as europe and most of that was when i was a kid!!

jenny has told me most of waht i know and the rests been of the net.

anyone recommend any good food places or hotels i can take jenny on a modest budget.
and any places worth visiting?

i personaly fancy some scuba as i haev never done it before.

also it it worth car hire or is it not really worth it or spoil the experience?

thanks

the site is www.batch2006.com

[Gavanddal]

i personaly fancy some scuba as i haev never done it before.

also it it worth car hire or is it not really worth it or spoil the experience?

thanks

My wife is from Leyte and she has been to Tacloban but I haven't. However I've travelled the length of Leyte by bus from San Isidro via Hilongos and then onto Padre Burgos in the South.

I can't comment on the diving in the north of Leyte but there's diving at a German place in Hilongos and fantastic diving in Sogod bay in the South.
However, the best diving is over on Malapascua, a boat ride from San Isidro.
That's where I learned to dive and it's brilliant.

When we get our house fixed up in Hilongos we've lots of friends who want to come out diving!!