Just returned from 9 days in Philippines. Great trip overall.
Stayed near the main area, hotel was about $47/night. Clean and close to everything.
The scene is busy. Prices ranged from a bit higher than expected compared to my last visit.
Girls were varied — some great, some average. I had 12 encounters over the trip.
Food was cheap and delicious. Street food was the highlight.
Will definitely be back. Happy to answer questions.
Philippines — trip report March 2026
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $116/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $116/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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