Budget trip to Philippines — how I did it for cheap
Started by DCExplorer · 24 Mar 2026 · 283 views
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24 Mar 2026 at 05:57
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:32
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:01
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 19:39
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:05
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 excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:40
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:09
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:39
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:41
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:11
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:36
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:16
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 varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:39
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. 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: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. 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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