Best areas in Philippines? Planning my first trip
Started by PattayaDave · 13 Mar 2026 · 1035 views
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13 Mar 2026 at 22:25
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:25
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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14 Mar 2026 at 18:48
How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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15 Mar 2026 at 02:53
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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15 Mar 2026 at 06:30
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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15 Mar 2026 at 14:10
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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15 Mar 2026 at 19:11
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:42
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:05
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:37
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 14:22
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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17 Mar 2026 at 15:32
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls through referrals?
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:51
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:28
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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18 Mar 2026 at 14:13
This matches my experience. Philippines is underrated.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:43
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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