Any FT'ers living in metro Manila area?
Jul 30, 2003, 11:51 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by 1000k00:
It would be nice to meet local people on my next visit(13-16Sep)!
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It would be nice to meet local people on my next visit(13-16Sep)!
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Suffice it to say, I have lots to say about the Philippines (not all bad, mind you) and would be glad to show you around my small patch of Makati during your visit (in spite of my current problem, the authorities tell me that I should be clear to return within a few days).
As an added footnote, the military occupied my apartment (facing the square bewteen Intercon and Glorieta) during Saturday's coup attempt. I'm in no hurry to return.
Jul 30, 2003, 1:05 pm
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Is it safe there now? Have been twice and will be there next week. Would like to meet up as well, send me an email.
Jul 30, 2003, 5:30 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by idealflyer:
Is it safe there now? Have been twice and will be there next week. Would like to meet up as well, send me an email.</font>
Is it safe there now? Have been twice and will be there next week. Would like to meet up as well, send me an email.</font>
Aug 30, 2003, 6:54 am
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bingo, welcome to FT. Thanks for the info about safe travel. If you have time to meet and have a few San Miguel's during my short visit next month let me know. Any recommendation on airport to hotel transfers? I will be staying @ City Garden Hotel, Ermita.
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Aug 30, 2003, 11:08 am
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thanks for the warm welcome. there are a lot of airport shuttles accredited by the Department of Tourism here that doesnt rip off foreigners coming to Manila...unlike before=( From the airport, you can ask the service desk there about the shuttles you want to take. Basically it would cost you less than 20 US dollars(not really sure but I know it is less than that amount) going to City Garden Hotel, Ermita. They have a prorated rate...best chance is to get that service since they already have a rate for where youre going..so basically thats around 12-16 dollars(660-900 pesos)..less than 20 bucks.
Is this your first time in Manila? Ermitas a great place, thats where the nightlife is..so you wont be bored. yeah just email me at [email protected] if you want to have a few drinks then. hope this info helps or just email me for any more questions ok?
thanks for the warm welcome. there are a lot of airport shuttles accredited by the Department of Tourism here that doesnt rip off foreigners coming to Manila...unlike before=( From the airport, you can ask the service desk there about the shuttles you want to take. Basically it would cost you less than 20 US dollars(not really sure but I know it is less than that amount) going to City Garden Hotel, Ermita. They have a prorated rate...best chance is to get that service since they already have a rate for where youre going..so basically thats around 12-16 dollars(660-900 pesos)..less than 20 bucks.
Is this your first time in Manila? Ermitas a great place, thats where the nightlife is..so you wont be bored. yeah just email me at [email protected] if you want to have a few drinks then. hope this info helps or just email me for any more questions ok?