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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Where To Go To Experience Local Food And Sights</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/15415_Where-to-go-to-experience-local-food-and-sights/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi my name is Magen and I am arriving here tomorrow afternoon and I want to know what are the must have local foods found in phillipines other than balut. And also what can I do to truly see how the locals live? Will appreciate some good advice! Thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>NAIA Terminal 2 Taxi Scam</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/15308_NAIA-Terminal-2-Taxi-scam/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I have heard a report that there is a taxi scam taking place at the arrival area of Terminal 2 of NAIA. This is the terminal for PAL flights. There will be uniformed men asking if you need a cab and they will take you to the a room. They even have receipts, a sign board with prices for different destinations.  However, you will be overcharged and you will be taken to a unmarked car. Some people say the signboard has prices in US dollars.

AFAIK, there are 2 official airport taxis.  When you get out of the arrival area of Terminal 2, turn to the right. You will find the Nissan Rent a car booth.
http://www.nissanrentacar.com/contact.do

Than take a look and see if you can the queue for the yellow metered taxis. They are usually cheaper ... ]]></description>
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<title>El Nido Or Coron For One Week?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/15241_El-Nido-or-Coron-for-one-week-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

This is my first post here.  It seems this site may be more geared to mainland SE Asia, but I will give this a shot.  I will post much more in the future, as I'm planning a longer backpacking trip in SE Asia for next year.  My girlfriend and I are English teachers in Seoul and get one week for vacation From December 24th-January 1 (I realize this is peak season, but we have no say in the matter).  We were originally planning on going to Bohol, as some of our coworkers had been last year and recommended it.  That was until we stumbled across pictures of El Nido and Coron.  I am wondering which one would be a better option for us.

We are considering getting SCUBA certified (we would both be beginners, but I am a former ... ]]></description>
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<title>Snorkel In Nov-dec</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/14998_snorkel-in-nov-dec/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi looking for best place to snorkel / visit in Phillipines in Nov-Dec? ]]></description>
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<title>Essays On Philippine Food</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/14747_Essays-on-Philippine-Food/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 14:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I recently came across a blog titled &amp;quot;Eating Asia&amp;quot; and they had some wonderful essays about Philippine food. I'd just like to share them.

http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2007/04/post.html

http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2009/12/im-dreaming-of-.html

By the same writer and photographer in a different site
http://zesterdaily.com/baking/506-buffalo-milk-cheese-philippines ]]></description>
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<title>Volunteering</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/14691_Volunteering/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Want to do some volunteering has anyone had good experiences or has any ideas ?

Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Mango Season-time To Gorge</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/14172_Mango-season-time-to-gorge/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Summer is approaching and it is getting warmer. But the hot weather also signals the start of the mango season. So it is time to gorge while mangoes are at their peak. ]]></description>
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<title>Cost Phillipinnes Vs Thailand</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13767_Cost-Phillipinnes-vs-Thailand/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,
Can anyone give me a rough guide to accommodation prices in Philipinnes against what I pay else where in Asia? In Thailand I normally pay around 300 B and in Cambodia $5 a night for fan room. Am I likely to find similar priced rooms?

Planning to go to Angles, Purto Gallero, Borcay, &amp;amp; Cebu.
Any other advice is welcomed!
Cheers,
Mike ]]></description>
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<title>Travel To Mindanao?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13763_Travel-to-Mindanao-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Has anyone recently traveled to Mindanao and can you comment on the safety in the region for foreigners? Specifically Cagayan de Oro, Clarin and Plaridel?

Thanks for any insight! ]]></description>
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<title>Masage Dumagett</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13690_masage-dumagett/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hi friends, wanted to alert everyone to a great service.  at the south end of the water front walk, around south of the building there is a blind massage clinic.  they do very nice Shiatsu. i recommend ]]></description>
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<title>5-6 Weeks In The Philippines</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13595_5-6-weeks-in-the-philippines/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hey,

im heading to south east asia in june for 4 months, 5-6 weeks of that i want to go through the philippines. I spent 3 months in 2009 through thailand, laos, cambodia n vietnam. I'm looking for a similar trip full of meeting people, seein the true culture of the country, the mountains as well as beaches and some partying. Not 100% sure where i should start, go to and end the 6 weeks in the philippines. So any tips of good places to head to and what order would I should be going to the placeswould be awesome!

Cheers ]]></description>
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<title>Full Moon @ Philippines</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13555_Full-Moon---Philippines/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ To All the travelllers around Asia. we will be having the first lunar full moon party in a hidden paradise of Port Barton in Palawan.
The crazy event will take place on the 18th of february @ Port Barton beach.
there will be a live dj to play reggae  , trance and techno music.
tons of alcohol + good food along with fire dancing , body painting + henna tattoo artists.
everybody are welcome to join us and have fun with locals and people from all over the world.
u gonna be amazed of the beauty and charm of port barton.
c u on the beach! ]]></description>
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<title>1 Month - 2week Phil Then 2 Week Vietnam?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13547_1-month---2week-Phil-then-2-week-vietnam-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello, Im planning a visit to SE Asia in May/ June this year.

Original plan was to spend the whole month in the Philippines.
Now Im considering trying 2 weeks in the Philippines, flying to Vietnam &amp;amp; spending 2 weeks there.

Can anyone offer advice on this plan? Is 2 weeks too little time in each place?

Or is 1 whole month just in the Philippines too much?

Help?!! 

Thanks in advance for any replies! ]]></description>
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<title>A Change From Thaland>> Looking At Palawan ?? Any Help ?.</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13271_A-change-from-Thaland---looking-at-Palawan----any-help---/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all, been to thailand 6 times usually Koh Phangan and looking for a change, am married with two young children 2&amp;amp;3 and while researching other destinations stumbled upon Palawan and fell in love with the pictures we have seen around Coran ect. Know nothing about the philippines so any information would be great. We are looking to go around christmas 2011 for a month, would this be a good time to go and could we find beach accomadation in this area for the same sort of price and standard as we can in thailand. Working class so our budget would be around £15 per night max for a couple with 2 kids. Basically looking for a lovely sandy beach with great views and safe swimming for the kids. Nothing to expensive or overly touristy but ... ]]></description>
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<title>Accomadation East Coast Negros</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13208_accomadation-east-coast-Negros/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hello friends, need some info about cheap accomadation east coast Negros.   am in Dumagete, biking north to San Carlos. wonder if i will be able to find places to stay bewteen big towns, besides beach resorts.   would also like to go to Mabinay, hotels/pensione houses there?   thanx for any suggestions advice ]]></description>
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<title>Where To Acquire Informations About UK Visa?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/13101_where-to-acquire-informations-about-UK-visa-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,

just new here and i just have a question. How can i obtain UK visa? i need an accurate information about the process. I am an online freelance worker for years and one of my client offered me a real job. I mean he wants me to travel in UK and work for real in their company. This is an opportunity that i do not want to miss. If you are a Filipino and manage to acquire UK visa. Kindly let me know the process that you've taken in order to succeed in the application. Even if you are not a filipino. A help from you would be appreciated by me. I read many post about UK visa and still i need additional information to validate them all. I have a choice right now and i just want a second opinion. looking forward on your response. Thanks in ... ]]></description>
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<title>Getting Out Of Manilla</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/12769_getting-out-of-Manilla/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Landing in Manila as it is too expensive to fly to Cebu but like the look of Cebu, Boracay, Palawan.  Any suggestions to cheapest way to Cebu.  Never been to Philippines before so any travel tips would be welcome ]]></description>
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<title>Borrow Bicycle Philippines</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/12612_borrow-bicycle-philippines/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ hello friends,i will be biking in malaysia,but a hassel to fly with bike.  wondering if any one out here is willing to loan out a casual riding road bike for 6 weeks.  i plan to bike cebu,leyte,negros and bohol.  i am a low miles biker and wont need a mountain bike or many gears.   renting for that lenght of time is expensive.   thanx for any help and suggestion. ]]></description>
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<title>Mostly Harmless</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/12549_Mostly-Harmless/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As a Filipino,  I find it tiresome when people ask about the peace and order situation in my country. So here is an Aussie's view of my country.

http://tourism-philippines.com/viewing-the-philippines-in-a-different-light/

http://tourism-philippines.com/philippines-101-origin-of-myth/ ]]></description>
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<title>3 - 4 Weeks In Phillipines</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/philippines/12514_3---4-weeks-in-Phillipines/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello everyone.

My bf and I are beginning our trip of SE Asia/China in the Phillipines. We land in Manila on January 8th at 12:55 am. Do you guys have an advice on how safe it will be taking a taxi to a hotel/guesthouse/hostel at this time at night?? Also, any advice on which guesthouse might provide airport pickup at that time, or is easier to get to.

The places we are interested in seeing are Manila for a few days (3 at the most I think), the Cordillera region, Palawan, and possibly Bohol or Donsol.

In the Cordillera, we are interested in Sagada and Banuae specifically. Any other places in the area that are worth checking out? Does 6 days sound like enough time?

For Palawan, we want to do El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesa. Any other ... ]]></description>
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