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Re: The Manila Folder

LomoGirl — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:43:01 -0000

Whenever you are in Manila, make sure you book earlier and research more about the place first. It really takes a lot of effort on your part but it will be worth it. Reviews and forums can help you determine where to stay best... There are a number of choices hostels, transients, hotels, condotels and condominiums for rent for longer stays all could be for backpackers. For foreigners like you I suggest Oasis Park Hotel in Paco Park Manila where I stayed for a few days the place is decent, quiet, complete with amenities and serves huge breakfast as well! Here is their website: http://www.oasispark.com/

Re: The Manila Folder

Larry — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:47:03 -0000

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Re: The Manila Folder

Fred — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:46:01 -0000

One of those guys? Why do some people judge others without knowing who "those" guys are?

I guess I will be one of "those" guys in the future because I am not happy with the feminist movement in America.

Yet, since I am half-way proficient in Han-yu I wonder if I would be judged there if I found a young beauty there. Bu Jrdao? Schway Jrdao?

Re: The Manila Folder

Christina — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:05:54 -0000

Oh Lord, I was laughing through your post. Especially the moment where you decided to walk from Makati to Manila. hee. Good for you. And the guy trying to sell you 5 American dollars from 1800... made out of aluminum.

Manila is not an easy city for sure. It's got it's own charm and spirit, but it takes a while to find that groove .... amid loads of chaos and pollution and traffic and hustle.

It's Christina from BnA, btw. Look forward to reading the rest of your trip. Cheers.

Re: The Manila Folder

Matthew — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:56:28 -0000

Sounds very interesting. I will admit that most of what I know about the city and its history comes from Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon, but it still made me more interested in going there.

As for the mail-order thing, you are right, it is everywhere. Back when I was flying all the time around the turn of the century, I shared a seat-row with a woman with a Russian accent and a ring-binder of pictures and bios from http://special-lady.com/.