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Posted: 2/22/2019 3:51:37 AM EDT

I'm that special type of drunk. I will answer questions if anyone is interested.

Posted: 2/22/2019 3:53:28 AM EDT

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Post a pic of the high end hooker you've been working up the nerve to talk to.

Posted: 2/22/2019 3:54:21 AM EDT

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What are you drinking?

Posted: 2/22/2019 3:56:07 AM EDT

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Which stick?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:00:34 AM EDT

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Jealous. Have you been to the Manila Bay Cafe? I love that place.

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:06:38 AM EDT

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I met a 65 year old German on the elevator with his 20 year old wife.

If I am old and lonely. I am coming here

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:07:34 AM EDT

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If you order something with OJ they literally juice it in front of you. I'm on my 3rd "Harvey Wallbanger" whatever the fuck that is.

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:08:48 AM EDT

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This place is bonkers to get around. If it's a mile away it may be 30 minutes in traffic. Since my hotel has 9 restaurants and 4 private bars. . . . I'm just bullshitting with the bartenders waiting for my Shanghai Lumpia

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:10:05 AM EDT

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Perique Maduro?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:14:26 AM EDT

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How far from the airport? How much was your taxi?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:15:09 AM EDT

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How many hookers have tried to pick you up?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:16:03 AM EDT

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I got on bumble over here. It feels odd to turn down 20 year old girls who wouldn't look twice at me back in WA

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:16:24 AM EDT

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9mm Makarov or .45 GAP?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:17:43 AM EDT

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Here is the weird thing. I put on my BR jeans, my Swiss watch, and my Italian shoes. . . .and no one in the mall talks to me.

I come to the mall hungover in a white T-shirt and I have to literally push away the girls left and right. I think they are conditioned to only hit on guys they think are in the market. YMMV

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:19:27 AM EDT

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I stayed in a shit hole by the airport the first night. I'm here with a coworker and his wife. I didn't like it so found a cheap 5 star in the business district.

They refuse to come here because apparently my buddy's wife is from a fishing village and people here are mean to her and her family.

I love it, I could live in this one giant hotel forever I think

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:20:12 AM EDT

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I prefer beans in my chili

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:22:10 AM EDT

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Which hotel?

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:24:59 AM EDT

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Not sure I want to give my exact location away. It's 5 star rated in the Mikati area

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:25:01 AM EDT

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Sounds fun, enjoy.

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:27:01 AM EDT

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Super cool. I am sure its awesome. The PI is the greatest place on the face of the planet.

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:27:48 AM EDT

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Thanks man! I originally wanted to go to Taiwan, but the change fee was astronomical so I decided to just treat myself.

This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and since I'm friendly and tip I think the staff far prefers me over the Chinese folks here

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:30:13 AM EDT

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Super cool. I am sure its awesome. The PI is the greatest place on the face of the planet.

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Not sure I want to give my exact location away. It's 5 star rated in the Mikati area

Super cool. I am sure its awesome. The PI is the greatest place on the face of the planet.

This has been a hell of a vacay. People are beyond friendly here, and honestly even being a drunk tourist wondering around the bad parts of Manila at 1AM. . . . It has felt fairly safe the whole time.

I would feel less safe doing the same thing back home on a week day in Pioneer Square Seattle at the same time/day of the week

Posted: 2/22/2019 4:32:48 AM EDT

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Forgot to mention! Download an app called "Grab" it's like Uber so all preordained and through your CC.

Tip them a dollar or two (50-100 pesos) and they'll love you plus you don't get fucked over by taxi drivers charging you "foreigner" rates

Posted: 2/22/2019 5:03:42 AM EDT

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Thanks man! I originally wanted to go to Taiwan, but the change fee was astronomical so I decided to just treat myself.

This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and since I'm friendly and tip I think the staff far prefers me over the Chinese folks here

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thats because Filipinos typically fucking hate the Chinese.

Posted: 2/22/2019 5:13:28 AM EDT

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Thanks man! I originally wanted to go to Taiwan, but the change fee was astronomical so I decided to just treat myself.

This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and since I'm friendly and tip I think the staff far prefers me over the Chinese folks here

thats because Filipinos typically fucking hate the Chinese.

And Koreans apparently.

This trip just reinforces my belief all Asians hate other Asians. . . .Chinese are hated by far the most though

Posted: 2/22/2019 5:28:29 AM EDT

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Be sure to smoke a few Cubans and order food that's atypical in the U.S.
Have a great time and stay vigilant.

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:05:18 AM EDT

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Pics of hotel/room?

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:32:05 AM EDT

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It's Makati. There's pretty good eats at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. They may even have a free Tinikling show.

Maybe check out the Glorietta or Greenbelt Malls in Makati. They're pretty nice. That area around Ayala Ave in Makati is a modern city like anywhere else. They even did the Internet cabling right, unlike most of the Philippines.

The above is your typical street cabling in Ermita or Malate, Manila. Total chaos, worse since they got the Internet.

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:37:21 AM EDT

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Thanks man! I originally wanted to go to Taiwan, but the change fee was astronomical so I decided to just treat myself.

This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and since I'm friendly and tip I think the staff far prefers me over the Chinese folks here

thats because Filipinos typically fucking hate the Chinese.

When I was there it was the Japanese who were the "Ugly Americans" of Asia. The fuckers were always loud, drunk and groping girls. And that was in the hotel lobby. I went to a casino and they were even worse. Surprised the hell out of me considering their history there, especially in Manila. Then it occurred to me that I should not be surprised, because it's exactly what they did all over Asia in WWII. That kind of behavior is frowned upon in Japan. So, once they are out of Japan, they are free to run wild, just like they did in WWII.

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:38:31 AM EDT

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LoL. A case study in why incrementalism is bad

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:44:16 AM EDT

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Which part?

Posted: 2/22/2019 6:59:19 AM EDT

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And Koreans apparently.

This trip just reinforces my belief all Asians hate other Asians. . . .Chinese are hated by far the most though

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Unless you happen to be CBP. AND speak Tagalog. AND respectful AND tip well.

CBP: Chinese Born in the Philippines.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:14:27 AM EDT

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Unless you happen to be CBP. AND speak Tagalog. AND respectful AND tip well.

CBP: Chinese Born in the Philippines.

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My girlfriend is half Filipina, half Spanish, grew up in Hong Kong, only speaks english, and doesn't like Filipinos all that much

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:22:08 AM EDT

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My girlfriend is half Filipina, half Spanish, grew up in Hong Kong, only speaks english, and doesn't like Filipinos all that much

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Grew up in HK ... and only speaks English.

Somethings missing here.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:24:50 AM EDT

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I stayed in a shit hole by the airport the first night. I'm here with a coworker and his wife. I didn't like it so found a cheap 5 star in the business district.

They refuse to come here because apparently my buddy's wife is from a fishing village and people here are mean to her and her family.

I love it, I could live in this one giant hotel forever I think

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How far from the airport? How much was your taxi?

I stayed in a shit hole by the airport the first night. I'm here with a coworker and his wife. I didn't like it so found a cheap 5 star in the business district.

They refuse to come here because apparently my buddy's wife is from a fishing village and people here are mean to her and her family.

I love it, I could live in this one giant hotel forever I think

Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

Makati? Which hotel?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:24:51 AM EDT

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You're there with your coworker and his wife? Wasn't there a thread on this last week?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:31:42 AM EDT

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When I was there it was the Japanese who were the "Ugly Americans" of Asia. The fuckers were always loud, drunk and groping girls. And that was in the hotel lobby. I went to a casino and they were even worse. Surprised the hell out of me considering their history there, especially in Manila. Then it occurred to me that I should not be surprised, because it's exactly what they did all over Asia in WWII. That kind of behavior is frowned upon in Japan. So, once they are out of Japan, they are free to run wild, just like they did in WWII.

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Thanks man! I originally wanted to go to Taiwan, but the change fee was astronomical so I decided to just treat myself.

This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and since I'm friendly and tip I think the staff far prefers me over the Chinese folks here

thats because Filipinos typically fucking hate the Chinese.

When I was there it was the Japanese who were the "Ugly Americans" of Asia. The fuckers were always loud, drunk and groping girls. And that was in the hotel lobby. I went to a casino and they were even worse. Surprised the hell out of me considering their history there, especially in Manila. Then it occurred to me that I should not be surprised, because it's exactly what they did all over Asia in WWII. That kind of behavior is frowned upon in Japan. So, once they are out of Japan, they are free to run wild, just like they did in WWII.

I have to say that so far the most outrageous behaviour I've seen was from some very old Chinese guys at a place called the cowboy grill. Felt very bad for their escorts lol

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:33:51 AM EDT

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If there was it wasn't me (although I have been drunk for 2 weeks straight so possibly?)

Basically been doing island hopping and touristy shit. Didn't really want to roll to a big city but now that I have suitable lodgings. . . Feeling much better about the situation!

Went from little huts without air conditioning to having someone remove the decorative pillows from my bed and deliver fresh grapes at night

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:35:54 AM EDT

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Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

Makati? Which hotel?

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How far from the airport? How much was your taxi?

I stayed in a shit hole by the airport the first night. I'm here with a coworker and his wife. I didn't like it so found a cheap 5 star in the business district.

They refuse to come here because apparently my buddy's wife is from a fishing village and people here are mean to her and her family.

I love it, I could live in this one giant hotel forever I think

Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

Makati? Which hotel?

That's what he told me. He's been here plenty and is very knowledgeable about the area. It's been great to have a buddy as a guide

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:39:26 AM EDT

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It's Makati. There's pretty good eats at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. They may even have a free Tinikling show.

Maybe check out the Glorietta or Greenbelt Malls in Makati. They're pretty nice. That area around Ayala Ave in Makati is a modern city like anywhere else. They even did the Internet cabling right, unlike most of the Philippines.

https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-jungle-of-cables-in-manila-philippines-1138950089.jpg
https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-messy-tangled-overhead-cable-and-electrical-wires-on-pole-are-dangerous-1054571840.jpg

The above is your typical street cabling in Ermita or Malate, Manila. Total chaos, worse since they got the Internet.

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I went to Glorieta yesterday and had Korean BBQ. Was a very nice mall (and I've been to more than my share since I've been here just tagging along with my buddies family while they shop)

It amazes me to walk around in utter poverty and then step into a western style mall that would be unrecognisable from one in the US. Kind of oddm . M (speaking of my experience on other islands
not Manila)

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:41:30 AM EDT

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That's what he told me. He's been here plenty and is very knowledgeable about the area. It's been great to have a buddy as a guide

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How far from the airport? How much was your taxi?

I stayed in a shit hole by the airport the first night. I'm here with a coworker and his wife. I didn't like it so found a cheap 5 star in the business district.

They refuse to come here because apparently my buddy's wife is from a fishing village and people here are mean to her and her family.

I love it, I could live in this one giant hotel forever I think

Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

Makati? Which hotel?

That's what he told me. He's been here plenty and is very knowledgeable about the area. It's been great to have a buddy as a guide

Ugh, sucks, thats not common.

Pics of lumpia?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:41:47 AM EDT

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Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

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Shangrila is nicest in makati. The new world hotel is nice and so is the peninsula. Has to be one of the three.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:43:22 AM EDT

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If there was it wasn't me (although I have been drunk for 2 weeks straight so possibly?)

Basically been doing island hopping and touristy shit. Didn't really want to roll to a big city but now that I have suitable lodgings. . . Feeling much better about the situation!

Went from little huts without air conditioning to having someone remove the decorative pillows from my bed and deliver fresh grapes at night

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You're there with your coworker and his wife? Wasn't there a thread on this last week?

If there was it wasn't me (although I have been drunk for 2 weeks straight so possibly?)

Basically been doing island hopping and touristy shit. Didn't really want to roll to a big city but now that I have suitable lodgings. . . Feeling much better about the situation!

Went from little huts without air conditioning to having someone remove the decorative pillows from my bed and deliver fresh grapes at night

was she nekid?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:43:28 AM EDT

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Ugh, sucks, thats not common.

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Lumpia was delicious but was eaten hours ago! Waiting in the hotel lobby for a taxi since they won't pick me up through my grab app.

Traffic is so bad right now I may be stuck at my hotel and not able to meet my friends for a couple hours.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:44:36 AM EDT

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A 5 star there is like a 1 star Motel in Alabama by the hour

wheres the pics?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:44:49 AM EDT

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I could not afford the Shangri-la

It appeared to be by far the most $$ and I'm here on vacay not on business!

Trying to head to global city tonight to hit a roof top bar but like I said, taxis are non-responsive right now

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:49:27 AM EDT

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What gun you packing?

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:50:12 AM EDT

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I'm single but dating over here makes me feel gross. I feel as if I'm basically their version of a 401k with a dick.

I went on tinder but I'll be damned if you can tell if they are M or F on there.

Met a really sweet girl in Puerto Prince. We made plans to meet at my hotel for dinner then she messaged me that she couldn't afford the dinner so she wasnt going to show up (even though I could see her outside looking at the menu)

Bought her dinner and drinks and paid for the trike home. She was sweet but looked like she was 15 in person (I'm early 30's)

Not sure what I was hoping to find over here for companionship but didn't find it.

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:51:45 AM EDT

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Shangrila is nicest in makati. The new world hotel is nice and so is the peninsula. Has to be one of the three.

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Huh. Interesting. Trump's fault?

Makati? Which hotel?

Shangrila is nicest in makati. The new world hotel is nice and so is the peninsula. Has to be one of the three.

I'm trying to remember which one has lumpia in the lobby menu

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:51:46 AM EDT

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Went to the Armscore Range. I have more guns back home, so skipped it.

Buddy said he found a range that did full auto but would be 400$. I passed on that

Posted: 2/22/2019 7:55:53 AM EDT

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I went to Glorieta yesterday and had Korean BBQ. Was a very nice mall (and I've been to more than my share since I've been here just tagging along with my buddies family while they shop)

It amazes me to walk around in utter poverty and then step into a western style mall that would be unrecognisable from one in the US. Kind of oddm . M (speaking of my experience on other islands
not Manila)

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It's Makati. There's pretty good eats at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. They may even have a free Tinikling show.

Maybe check out the Glorietta or Greenbelt Malls in Makati. They're pretty nice. That area around Ayala Ave in Makati is a modern city like anywhere else. They even did the Internet cabling right, unlike most of the Philippines.

https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-jungle-of-cables-in-manila-philippines-1138950089.jpg
https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-photo-messy-tangled-overhead-cable-and-electrical-wires-on-pole-are-dangerous-1054571840.jpg

The above is your typical street cabling in Ermita or Malate, Manila. Total chaos, worse since they got the Internet.

I went to Glorieta yesterday and had Korean BBQ. Was a very nice mall (and I've been to more than my share since I've been here just tagging along with my buddies family while they shop)

It amazes me to walk around in utter poverty and then step into a western style mall that would be unrecognisable from one in the US. Kind of oddm . M (speaking of my experience on other islands
not Manila)

Makati is an aberration. The majority of the Philippines is closer to Ermita or Malate. The really poor parts are like Tondo. It used to be very difficult to get a cabby to take you to Tondo, that's how bad it was. When I was there, Roxas Blvd. -- the main north/south road along the bay -- turns to dirt at Tondo. It's paved now, but 25 years ago it was a 6-lane dirt road with potholes 3 ft. deep and an endless traffic jam of diesel smoke spewing trucks. When I saw it, the first thought I got was Mad Max meets Blade Runner. I saw a teenage girl standing in front of her shack butt naked washing her hair like it was no big deal. No one even bothered to look. I also took a tour of the Pasig River area at night. Total culture shock. Poverty like nothing I had ever seen. And Makati is just one mile southwest of the river.

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