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I think his first words open arriving in Angeles was "I have come here to chew bubblegum and fuck ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum".

Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (Day 7) I intended to wake up at 7am but it seemed like I barely slept and it certainly didn't make that any easier when it started to get light at 6am. The constuction of the accomodation made the footsteps of Mr Suave and his Barkada sound like stomping which prompted Jane and I to get up to be informed that he had ordered breakfast so Jane and I ended up waiting around for them to finish as we didn’t wish to eat. Eventually Mr Suave had to use his “Daddy voice” to prompt his sissies to get a move on and we managed to set off at about 07:45. I had some markers saved into my Google maps but even with the help from the tourist information lady yesterday I was still somewhat unsure of the directions. So instead we set off following Google Map to Bangaan Rice Terrace Viewpoint. 5 minutes before we got there we passed a road with a sign post pointing to Batad but according to Google maps the road appeared to end after a 100m or so. However we came to the conclusion that this must be the turn-off we required so after a very quick photo* opportunity we spun around and took this road. *I actually found myself taking more videos this trip to capture the beautiful vistas. The road continued for a few kilometres beyond where it no longer showed on Google maps before once again we were back on the map so to speak. There was no phone signal at this point so checking details on Google maps was challenging therefore we arrived at the Saddle Point without fully realizing we had done so. After carefully parking up we were told to spin around and pay for a space off the road; why they didn't tell that before we parked I have no idea! However we re-parked and immediately some guy was offering to be our guide for ₱1200 which is about what I expected to pay. I had printed detailed directions but it did seem quite complex to follow and possibly a little out of date. So we agree to employ his services and set off walking, Mr Suave immediately falling behind. It soon became apparent to Mr Suave that the journey was going to be beyond him so he gracefully bowed out and went back to the car leaving me and with the Barkada, at least two of them also reluctant to continue the hike. I did my best to encourage them to continue with promises of a good lunch when we got back to town. It was a long hot walk up and down precarious steps and narrow ledges, though the umbrellas were a godsend. I told the girls to be careful, watch where they are going and not fall off the edge, so of course to be contrary Kim fell off the edge moments later but fortunately it was only a couple of feet and the only damage was to get muddy feet. Of course Mr Suave had only packed one medium bottle of water between the four of them (now three) and the sissies hadn’t really been prepared for the day’s activities – Kim was dressed in silk pyjamas! Nearly 2 hours after we left the car we arrived at the falls; I was feeling surprisingly good about the walk despite the heat though the two smokers really struggled. So I got changed into my swimming trunks whilst the girls sat in a shelter complaining about being too hot to continue the last few meters to the cooling waters. I've been to quite a few waterfalls over the years and this is one of the better ones. Not only is it picturesque but the pool below is sunlit and ideal for swimming. The water was cold but not unpleasantly so despite my initial trepidation as I really don't like cold water swimming. However the rocks by the edge of a water were covered in lichen and were very slippery. We stayed there about half an hour. Even the two smokers admitted it was worth the effort. We all had a dip but didn't spend a lot of time in the water, though I went in three or four times to cool down. We took scores of photos and videos to get some decent ones for each of us. The walk back was quicker because we didn't have to go via the viewpoint, we didn't have to stop for photos and I pushed on ahead at a brisk pace which resulted in Steph soon falling behind. She took so long to catch-up when we stopped I was genuinely concerned. She did eventually catch-up explaining that she was so tired because "Mr Suave had boom boomed her 3 times the night before" at which point Bouncy announced that "Mr Suave had boom boomed her twice"; all eyes turned Kim expectantly and she mumbled that "he’d only boom boomed her once last night" which also explained why she was the least tired of the three sissies and why Mr Suave was so lacking in energy for the hike. We got back to the car about 13:15. Defying all logic the girls wanted to sit in the shade rather than getting into the air conditioned car so I had to put my foot down and told them that we were leaving. However as an counterbalance to the stick of being left behind I offered them a metaphorical carrot, reminding them that I was going to get them dinner from the Filipino place in Banaue they had been hungrily looking at the day before. Despite Mr Suave’s reluctance to eat there even he ordered some food and we all enjoyed a quick meal that was just under ₱1000 for six of us! After lunch Jane and I did a bit of shopping in a the small centre of the village before walking back up to the hotel to get showered, chill out and eat the fresh mangos we’d bought and Jane had prepared. By the time I had sifted through all the photos and packed up a few of my things in preparation for tomorrow it was gone 18:00 and last orders at the restaurant is 18:30. Because the Barkada were all asleep Jane and I went down to eat alone having grilled pork and garlic rice. I then started writing up my notes, not getting done until 8pm.

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 (Day 6) I wake as it started to get light but slept on until about 9am. No real plans today other than visiting Banaue rice terraces which is nothing but a few viewpoints on the outskirts of the village. I suggested to Mr Suave that we walk down to the tourist information to confirm the details I already had for tomorrows excursion to Batad Rice Terraces. Whilst there we were also able to get an idea for today; Hungdang Rice Terraces and Bogyah Hot Springs. We went to a couple more viewpoints each a little better than the last before following Google maps along the winding mountain roads to Hungdang Tourist Information. We stopped there to pay the ₱100 environment fee plus ₱20 hot springs entry per person. It may be possible to do it alone but we were informed we would need a guide at a cost of ₱700. A lady by the name of Conchita joined us in the car so Mr Suave was put in the boot. She suggested that we stop off at Australia restaurant and order some food for our return journey; I'm sure she was on a commission but it would solve the issue of where to eat later. We stopped off at one viewpoint before parking up at the start of the walk through the rice terraces. Even though it is cooler here than in Angeles it is still hot by UK standard and we are glad of the umbrellas we had picked up at Cutud Lenten. It's only a 1.5 mile walk but it takes 45 minutes; with GPS I'm sure it would be simple enough to find our way here but it is much easier with a guide. To my relief the Bogyah Hot Spring is next to Hapao River where we are able to have a very cooling dip after the hot walk! We have 30 minutes or so there cooling down and splashing in the water before moving to the hot spring which is like a warm bath; not too hot. Me and the girls enjoy our time there, whilst Mr Suave falls asleep in the shade – I have to confirm with the girls that he is still alive. In fact Kim gets very frisky without supervision, groping me and apple bobbing for my cock. We spend about 1 hour 20 minutes there before completing the loop back to the car. We pay Conchita, spin the car around and head back to Australia restaurant. My phone is refusing to open Google maps because it is too hot so when we arrive I put my phone in the drinks fridge. At ₱1800 for a meal for 6 of us it was nothing special but it served for an early dinner. We got back to the hotel for about 17:30 which is ideal as it was still daylight. We quickly dropped off our things in the room and then walked down to the market to buy some pasalubong. The market was not really more than one shop though I did pick up a Bulul mahogany (?) figurine and a shirt made locally shirt from ikat fabric that fit really well! Got cleaned up and headed to the same karaoke place for a beer and some snacks that Mr Suave rustled up from somewhere. The singing was terrible (not from our group but some drunk locals) and we were happy to leave at 21:00, though it did give me a bit of time to sort through the photos and start my notes on today.

ahh that makes sense now! Hahaha! Not sure about that but Jane was insatiable whereas I never got over my jetlag.

PART 2 – NORTH LUZON (ROAD TRIP) Monday 21st April 2025 (Day 5) My alarm woke me at 8am and I felt rough. I quickly got dressed and Mr Suave and I went to fetch the car from the airport. Once again I made the mistake of assuming he knew what he was doing as we set off to find a taxi. After 5 minutes of fruitlessly wandering in the heat I simply called a Grab. We got to the airport and after some searching found the guy and the rental car. It took 20+ minutes to sort the paperwork etc then we drove back to the hotel. We could have arrange to have the car delivered but they wanted to charge ₱1500 for drop off and the same for collection. I still had to get a shower etc so Mr Suave took the girls for food. For reasons I don’t fully understand he’s decided to get his hair styled so he looks exactly like Kendo for the road trip. He has also decided to bring all 3 beki’s along even though the car barely has room for them and the luggage. Jane and I were ready; we had packed our things in the car whilst he was still checking out. In the end I had to strongly suggest to him that he leave one of his bags at the hotel as the car was just too full and that caused further delay to our departure. We are quite different personalities; I’m like a worker bee, organised and prepared whereas Mr Suave is like a butterfly being taken on the breeze. It can be quite frustrating at times, which is a me problem not a criticism of my wingman who is quite clearly better suited to dealing with life in SE Asia. It would appear I’m slowly but steadily turning into my dad, impatient and finding frustration everywhere. Kim & Jane (who is looking a bit ill having been carsick). Bouncy in the back with the luggage; Jane when she wasn’t feeling carsick; and the innocent Kim all in white. It was a long journey to Banaue over the hills on winding roads, with a stop about half way for a coffee and rest but not soon enough for Jane who was sick in a plastic bag. We arrived in Banaue at about 17:45, paid our fee at the tourism office then checked in just before sunset which was good because my aim was to not end up driving around in the dark. We were also just in time for dinner at the hotel! The room is small and rustic but not unpleasant with a great view of the town, and the food there is good. After dinner we all went to the only (karaoke) bar in town for a couple of drinks going back to the room at 9pm curfew. Got showered, then fucked by Jane who kept repeating "it is mine, ok? Ok?! Your ass is only mine!" that became more and more sinister as she pounded away!

Easter Sunday 20th April 2025 (Day 4) I wake up at 6am as it starts to get light. Jane wants to boom boom but I don't like morning sex and I want more sleep. I valiantly sleep on and off until 11am then I head down to the pool for some "me time" which does not last long before Jane notices my absence and comes to find me. I have a swim and chill and manage to read about 2 pages of my book. We are soon joined by Mr Suave and Bouncy, then not long after Steph and Kim turn up, the former with a new dress which prompts Mr Suave to ask her where she got the money! Busted! Whilst the mouse was playing it would seem the cats got the cream. Mr Suave and Bouncy head up to the room leaving me with the three girls, and not long after a staff member in a green shirt comes over to inform me it's one guest per room. I call Mr Suave to come down and smooth over the situation but the guy won't budge despite all the drinks and food the girls are racking up on Mr Sauvé’s bill so he has to send 2 of them away. Traditional Filipino Bbq Silog for lunch, "silog" seemingly meaning "with rice and fried egg". For lunch we go to a pleasant little Filipino place near the hotel that Jane recommends for tapsilog. She heads off home to get her suitcase and I go to S&M mall and buy just 2 pairs of swimming shorts but spend a fair bit of time window shopping. I get back to the room and Jane is impatiently waiting for my return. It's soon clear why; she's horny again and isn't taking no for an answer! Mr Suave’s plan to go to the pool at Orchid Resort is scuppered by the banning of his entourage from Orchid Inn. Instead we go to Phillies for dinner and they get an early night. I spend some time packing my bags then watch an episode of Snowfall as Jane dozes off. She wakes in the middle of the night and is concerned that I'm ill but I'm just hot under the covers and have caught a bit of a cold, probably from her! She wants to get me medicine but I tell her I'm fine. She wakes again at 03:30 and wakes me to say she's going for food which I don't entirely believe. She comes back 45 minutes later with supplies from the pharmacy including some tablets for me and wakes me up to take them. Sometime after dawn she wakes me yet again because she's horny but I'm too sleepy so hit I her with a pillow and tell her to go to sleep but she jerks off instead.

Thanks D&C! No spoilers but as you can see from my plan I booked flights directly to Siargao from AC, then return to Manila. It was actually considerably cheaper to fly from AC. However originally Mr Suave had suggested we go by boat from Manila to Davao like we did 3 years previous to Palawan - he seems to have a fondness for boats, perhaps because he used to be a Colonel in the Royal Navy Reserves during WW2. This time however my time was at a premium so after looking at options to go to either Davao City or Butuan I decided I rather spend the time on land. The reliability of the ferries was also a factor; last time the ferry that was due to depart in the morning didn't depart until the evening so we spend the day stood in a queue and arrive a full day late to Puerto Princessa. Apart from the nightly cabaret there is little in the way of entertainment of the 2GO Ferry (unlike the P&O Ferries from the UK to Mainland Europe); it was certainly worth doing once but I'm unlikely to repeat. I always thought he was more Johnny English than James Bond but you know what they say: "the camera doesn't lie".

Saturday 19th April 2025 (Day 3) I woke up around 9am due to the brightness of the room. Jane once again demanded I give her cock my attention but after some heavy petting and foreplay I had to tell her to save it for later as we had consumed all the water during the night and I was feeling too dehydrated and dry mouthed to continue. After some debate she decided to join me on a walk to the local supermarket to get drinks and some snacks. We stopped on the way back to buy some bananas from a street vendor and were surrounded by beggars. When I got back to the room I realized my 10 peso shopping bag had been slashed down the side, clearly the beggars had tried to steal my groceries! If I recall the same thing happened to me the previous trip but I had forgotten about it. After having some bananas for breakfast I had some time in, then by, the pool with the new missus and my wingman’s sissies whilst he hid in the room. By afternoon the temperature was 35°C which was proving too hot so we headed back up to the room to get cleaned up. Now in the cool of the air conditioned room we both felt hungry so I suggested we go to Binalot Restaurant. We got a trike to the location I had in my maps but there was no sign of the restaurant so we went to a Filipino place on the same street for adobo and a fatty but tasty pork. We walked back to the room for a siesta but Jane was horny again and would not let me sleep until she'd fucked me. Having cum we slept for an hour or so before I was woken by one of the freelancers calling my WhatsApp. The modus operandi in Angeles is to sit in Phillies or Kokomos and the streetwalkers will try to get your attention; typically you will converse and they will often ask to swap WhatsApp details. When the Beki’s know that you are into Trans girls (known as ladyboys in Thailand) they will step up their attempts to get your attention. PH cannot really be compared to TH, and AC cannot be compared to Pattaya as they are so different; Mongering in Angeles would be like sitting in a bar on Soi Buakhao and picking up the Freelancers on the street - there are probably as many ladyboys working in Delirious as you will find on Fields Avenue in AC. Some of the street walkers outside of Phillies later that night. Jane and I met up with Mr Suave again at 8pm and walked over to Agava Restaurant for Mexican. He'd sent his harem away for a while; in retrospect he may have expected me to be alone and perhaps did not like being the third wheel so dragged one of the Beki's off of Walking Street for dinner. Jane and I go back to the room to chill out but within half an hour we're sucking cocks, and she cums for the fourth time in less than 24 hours. I'm not even going to try to keep score as it's clear I'm soon going to fall embarrassingly far behind! At 22:30 we head to Phillies. My wingman is still alone by the time we go to Mega Dance at 00:15 but then disappears and reappears with a new entourage. Papi Papillon beats his wings again. Jane & I have one San Miguel Apple each and a dance; the music varies from classic tunes to generic dance music. Some guy is occasionally throwing cash – making it rain – over the dance floor and Jane catches ₱400 which puts a smile on her face. Mr Suave and 2 new sissies he spirited up from nowhere. The one on the left was his dinner date earlier and the one on the right I don’t think liked him much but was not adverse to coming to Mega Dance as they cannot enter unaccompanied. Jane & I leave at around 01:30 which is enough nightclubbing to last me until next trip and then some. We return to the room and fall asleep, too tired for a fifth round but also in no major rush as it’s clear we’re going to be spending some time together.

Good Friday 18th April 2025 (Day 2) After a poor night's sleep I got up at 8:20 for today’s excursion with Mr Suave and the Sissies to watch Cupud Lenton. My wingman was not entirely sure where it was, and due to the holidays there were no cars available on Grab so he negotiated a taxi to take us to San Pedro for ₱500. After a short drive the cheeky driver tried to drop us off somewhere else much nearer to Angeles City, but before he could drive off we cottoned on to him and made him take us to San Fernando as agreed. Eventually we got there and in good time for the midday crucifixion. We followed the crowds down the street to the mound in the field, acknowledging the frequent greetings of “hey Joe!” from the locals, possibly because my colleague looked like a GI wearing camo waistcoat and hat. It was fiercely hot at the site with over an hour until kick-off so Mr Suave bought some second hand umbrellas and some sunglasses for the girls, whilst I scouted out a shelter where we rented some seats to await the festivities. In my few minutes absense Mr Suave had somehow picked up a stray Polish girl to add to the Barkada. Bouncy and Kim sporting their new shades. It was like a Poundland recreation of the crucifixion, all a little Monty Python with cheap costumers and over the top wailing playing over the speakers. Not sure quite what I expected but this wasn’t it. Once the show had finished it was hectic getting out of the field with lots of cars and trikes jamming the road. We lost the stray Polish girl, Konstanja, upon exiting but I heard from her a couple of days later via eMail as I’d forwarded on a couple of Japan Itineraries to her. After a short walk back the way we came we managed to get a trike which took us to the bus station and from there it got a bit Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The first jeepney didn't take us all the way back to Angeles so we got on another jeepney that we were assured would complete our journey but after sitting waiting for 15 minutes for it to set off it went just 1 km away stopped. We ended up squashing on another trike to eventually get us back to the hotel. After a shower I went down to the bar and ordered a burger. I wasn't feeling hungry even though I’d had nothing to eat all day but I was aware I should have some food. The burger would have been okay if it wasn't for a large grub I found in the lettuce! I should have complained but I was just too tired so threw out the lettuce and the grub before eating the burger. It was quite late in the day by now, nearly 5pm I would guess. So I decided to have a siesta, not setting my alarm but waking up at 9pm. Mr Suave had sent a message suggesting we go to Margarita Station – now at a new location and looking very polished yet someone lacking in the character of the original - and sort out the hire car for our upcoming tour of North Luzon whilst there. I ordered a beef burrito and a large frozen margarita. Ordering the car online proved a frustrating process that took three attempts to complete due to the shitty system and needing to upload various bits of identification leaving me wishing we had booked whilst I was still back home. After dinner we got another trike back to Phillies. There were a few more Beki's out tonight, or at least some different ones to the night before. One of the first I saw was Jane, who Loverboy25 and I had met the night before. . We hit it off despite my wingman's best efforts to shock her that included telling her that I had a sleeping wife waiting back in my room for me! When he and his entourage left we went down to Kokomos for another drink before returning to my room. I was belatedly advised by my wingman, acting upon advice from his sissies, to agree fees upfront so I somewhat awkwardly broached the subject when she returned from the shower. I was starting to get a bad feeling when, unless I mistook her, she suggested we sleep and have sex in the morning which is not my preference. After this awkward start to my surprise she turned out to be a horny little minx! Sucking and fucking in a number of positions until she eventually came whilst fucking me. We fell asleep about 2:30 and I was woken a couple of hours later with her hard cock once again demanding my attention. I had gotten the impression she was mainly Bottom but she insisted on fucking me again until she came and then allowed me to drift off back to sleep once more.

I'm not so sure. If I did it again I would be tempted to go to the mall and see if registering my SIM card at the SMART store would be any quicker and easier. Thanks. In my rush to get the last update out I missed the following photo of Mr Suave (anyone recognise him? @Rom I understand you've been to PH once or twice, do recall seeing this reprobate about?), Snoop Dawg, and @Loverboy25 who has to tell the girls he's not Korean; that's he's got a big dick, takes more than 3 minutes and most importantly he doesn't pay a premium rate.

Thursday 17th April 2025 (Day 1) After getting checked in at Orchid Inn aka Awkward Hotel I went out to buy a SIM on Field Ave which turned out to be right chore. Almost immediately bumped into (my previous paramour) Princess Masarap collecting laundry (?) I would guess at Phillies but she indicated she could not speak to me which was no surprise as she had messaged me, informed by my wingman of my arrival , and amongst other things mentioned the jealousy of her boyfriend. I bought a SIM from a street vendor for ₱99 who subsequently proved to be useless, shruggin his shoulders when I asked for a bit of help, I then spent 30 minutes registering my new SIM only to find out that I would have to wait for my registration to be approved: Got some drinks from the supermarket and it was gone 16:30 before I knew it. Met up with Mr Suave to say hello to 3 of his 4 sissies, the other being awol and would subsequently dropped from his roster. He was in fine form and hardly seems to have changed in the past three years – still a dirty old man but he counterbalances that with a lot of panache! He suggested that I take one of the sissies off his hands and back to my room for a proper welcome to Angeles; Kim seemed keen but it didn’t seem like a good idea as attractive as the prospect was. I had a siesta before we headed out to Kokomos for dinner of pizza, noodles and chicken fingers. Who should be in town but my old wingman Loverboy25 – he had spotted my Facebook post announcing my arrival so came to meet us when we moved on to Phillies. Mr Suave and the sissies went back early but Loverboy25 and I were able to catch up. Red Street at it is now called was quiet and seemed to get quieter. Maybe less than 10 freelance Beki's on offer, next to nothing on Grindr and bombarded with messages from Pinalove but the majority of them nowhere near Angeles. I exchanged some WhatsApp contacts from the girls on the street but in the end did not pull the trigger. Went to sleep (alone) at well gone 2am.

PART 1 – ANGELES CITY Wednesday 16th April 2025 (Day 0) Up at 4am to get the 5:08 train from Sheffield to Manchester Airport. Had a snooze on the train. Flying Etihad from Terminal 1 I was a bit disappointed it was the old slower style of check-in. Nothing on the in-flight entertainment that I hadn't seen or wanted to watch. Fortunately I had a few films downloaded to my phone that I had not got around to seeing so I watched "Hundreds of Beavers" which was a bit like a modern black and white silent movie in so far sad there was no dialogue. Then "My Old School" on the second leg, which is the true story of a 30 year old man who goes back to his old school posing as a teen. I had a few hours to kill in the airport at Dubai and ended up talking to a 71 year old Japanese guy called Koba who had been hiking in Spain. I'm sat at the front of the plane so when we arrive I'm one of the first off after those in business class. I walk down to immigration and I am pleased that it's not the chaos that Manila airport is so infamous for. I go straight up to an immigration counter where I'm told I need to fill out an online declaration to get a QR code, which is news to me and many others. I spend about 15 minutes downloading the app and filling in one form after another until I finally get my QR code which is about the time that all the staff go for lunch. Despite that I get to the carousel a couple of minutes before my bag arrives. I scan my QR code again to go through customs and I'm in Philippines! Find the SMART SIM card counter but they are not selling the ₱599 eSIM only ₱1500+ packages; I'm told “at mall” when I ask. Sod that, it's not the money it's the principal. Their website would not let me buy an eSIM online and they are trying to rip off tourists at the airport (what's new). So I go outside to find the Genesis Bus. It is not well signposted or signposted at all in fact but I remember I took a screenshot of the location info, though still have to ask someone in an high-vis jacket to point it out to me. The waiting bus is just across the road. The time is not quite 12:30 and they are about to set off; if I'm not last on board I must nearly be as there's only 2 or 3 seats left. What a result. ₱430 to S&M Clark. I've got enough cash, about ₱5000, from my previous trip so no need to exchange or withdraw at the airport. There’s no internet connection on the bus but a USB charging socket so all good. As we approach A/C I realise I could get off at Dau bus-station as it is equidistant to my hotel but I need to get a SIM so decide to stay on to S&M as planned. Plus my bag is on the wrong side of the bus for getting off at that stop. I decide I might also get lunch at S&M whilst there. I'm a bit tired despite dozing on the plane but too excited to sleep so just listen to some radio programmes I'd downloaded. When I arrived at 14:15 the mall is closed for Easter, even though it is only Thursday, and won't be open until Saturday. That may explain why the journey out of Manila was so quick.

Thanks Pdoggg! When writing this I was aware that people will be interested in how it compares to Thailand so tried cover that. With regardless SIM card I got SMART because prior to my previous trip I had read that it was better coverage then GLOBE when traveling around.

PROLOGUE December 2024 / January 2025 I’ve kind of developed a Love / Hate relationship with Pattaya; I’m addicted to the resident ladyboys but at the same time want to spend quality time with a special someone. I decided to mix things up by returning to Philippines, for the third time, and avoid Songkran and the oppressive heat of Thailand – according to weather stats it should be a little more clement in PH. So I booked flights that would give me a 20 night stay (my 5 week working vacations are a thing of the past). My onetime wingman, Mr Suave, suggested an itinerary that would involve exploring the North of Luzon and a visit to the southern island of Siargao. Over the next 6 weeks, with a fair bit of research whenever time allowed, this itinerary was fleshed out and accommodation booked. I had a Beki in mind that I’d like to see again, and it was her birthday on New Years Day so I sent her birthday wishes and after a brief phone call I sent her ₱1500 from Wise to her cousins GCash account – she informed me that she didn’t have a bank account which seemed strange. A few days later she called me asking when I was returning to PH and I broached the idea of having her travel with me. She told me that she didn’t have any ID, which seemed even stranger than not having a bank account, but after some discussion said she’d get her cousin to help her prepare to get a valid ID. End of January 2025 I have finished my planning, researched both my intended destinations in North Luzon and Siargao, and booked accommodation and flights. Though the flights ended up being more expensive than anticipated based on what I’d initially seen on Google. Only thing left is the hire car or driver for North Luzon. I sent ₱2000 to my travel partner of choice to get some ID as she claimed not to have any and she set me back a photo of her application when I asked her if she’d applied. This was after a request for money “for food” which I declined. A few days later she posted she was in a relationship on Facebook so I guess either she’s no longer available or she’s playing games. Early April 2025 In that strange manner that seems to happen where it seems like I have ages to wait until my holiday it suddenly comes around very quickly and I’m questioning if I’m fully prepared (and if not do I have enough spare time to be so). In the past few weeks I had an almost incomprehensible message from [name redacted] that I suspect was sent by her boyfriend. A few days later I was blocked from one of her FB accounts and removed from her friends on the other. A few more days after that she sent me a friends request, removed me from her friends and then sent me another friends request. This has not spoilt my plans but has impacted them insofar as that I will need to find a new travel companion within 4 days of arriving in Angeles City. Funnily enough I had found time to catch up on a number of posts about Philippines on both LBR and LBP slating the state of mongering (for ladyboys) in Angeles and Philippines as a whole; that the South Korean investment and regular round-ups of street-walkers is killing the scene (although I later read some much more positive posts). One post that claimed that many now have Filipino boyfriends that they in-turn are sponsoring; my experience thus far was that although Beki’s are prevalent in PH local guys didn’t want to date them and certainly didn’t want to be seen in public with them. Perhaps times are changing. Anyway 10 days before my trip [name redacted] sent me message asking to confirm my arrival and still wanting to meet at my hotel but not go to Siargao as her “parents not approved”; my interpretation of all of this is that her relationship may be on the rocks and this her wanting to milk what she can from me without committing to what I’m asking for. I believe she’s not working so only by hooking can she make any money to live (and maybe even pay for her boyfriend) which may be a bit of a conflict for her, literally “love or money”. I have had a look online for possible alternative travel companions but unlike previous trips no-one stood out; I already advised my wingman that I will be recruiting upon arrival in Angeles though that was before [name redacted] recent message. Monday 14th April 2025 (2 days before departure) Following a video-call with Mr Suave, during which I could see he’d got 4 sissies in the room with him (3 in the bed and 1 on the couch) I was a little concerned he had netted all the talent by getting to Angeles ahead of me, and I’d once again end up Chloe’d! Not much I can do about it though as my intended +1 is more or less off the market and Pinalove (and other social media / dating Apps) had not yielded much in the way of results on the run up to this trip. I spent a bit of time refreshing my memory on how best to catch the bus from MNL to S&M City Clark, as well as looking at SIM card options. The info on the web about SIM cards seems to be very misleading, trying to dupe tourists into paying ₱2000+ for a 1 month data SIM upon arrival at the airport. https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/18v5ky0/my_experience_with_smart_esim_as_a_tourist/ https://store1.smart.com.ph/view/2661/ I spent over an hour trying to buy a ₱99 eSIM. Firstly the website did not like my browser until I tried Chrome (not Firefox or Chrome mobile) as it refused to show Check-out. Then my payment failed on all 3 of my cards despite me confirming it, so I can only assume an issue with the Maya payment system. In the end I bought a physical SIM card in AC for ₱99 on SMART. Filled up with ₱200 using the App and got free data that lasted 4 or 5 days. I mistakenly spent ₱99 on my Card, rather than using the Load I’d already put on, for 7 days 6GB internet . Overall the cost was ₱400, though it should have been just ₱300, and that lasted 3+ weeks compared to the ₱2000+ options available at the airport.

Sorry to hear you are in poor health. Thanks for reading though; I understand you've been to PH once or twice so maybe you'll recognise some of the charaters from my TR!

COSTS The currency in PH in the Peso (PHP) and at the time of travel I was getting about ₱73 to the £1 but an easy calculation is to divide by 1.5 to roughly get the cost in THB i.e. 1500 PHP would roughly be 1000 THB (actually 880 THB). n.b. During my trip 3 years previous the rate was about ₱64 to the £1 so this rough conversion was more accurate. I have a Starling Card which is much better for foreign currency purchases than my HSBC credit card, and it always works out better than paying in GBP. For example the flight from CRK - IAO was have been £6 more if I’d paid in GBP if that option is offered. In my experience costs in PH are the same amount in PHP as they would be THB in TH, the exception is hotels which if anything are more expensive though this trip I did get slightly nicer accommodation than I would have done in the past. This is also true of ST and LT rates; so if you would pay 1500 in TH you would expect to pay 1500 in PH, albeit in different currencies. I took a large amount of cash but only exchanged £680 (₱50000) in Angeles where there are 24 exchange booths on Fields Ave. I spent just £30 on my Starling card plus £176.44 for return flights for Jane. Mr Suave also gave me ₱19000 in cash for his share of the car – annoyingly the rental company took the full cost from my MasterCard instead of my Starling card because they wanted a credit card for the deposit – and accommodation at Gina Homes.

FOREWORD Pocahontas: the daughter of Chief Powhatan, known for her role in the early English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She is a significant figure in both historical accounts and popular culture, notably featured in Disney's animated film of the same name. Pasalubong: a gift or souvenir given to a friend or relative by a person who has returned from a trip or arrived for a visit. Pasabulong: my mispronunciation of pasalubong which highly amused my travel companison and took on a meaning all of its own, namely kisses. Mr Suave: (pronounced sw-arr-vay) is a Filipino comedy film based on the song of the same name, about the ultimate ladies' man, “hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy!”. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/mr-suave-mr-suave.html "One of the joys of travel is visiting new places and meeting new people" G. Khan "It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife" * A. Morrissette on travelling in SE Asia *Cutlery for a main meal in PH (and SE Asia) is usually a fork and spoon which is frustrating when you need to cut your food. I've taken to carrying in my luggage 2x knife, fork and spoon I stole from Emirates airlines a few years back but didn't once remember to take with me at meal times, only when we ate in the room.

I'm finally catching up with your TR. Did you post a photo if Sara? I'm curious too set what she looks like.

I will probably write a TR, not sure if I'll post here as well as LBP as there appears to be fewer readers here.

I've no plans to return to Vietnam yet. My next trip is to PH again, then after than it'll be TH with a sidetrick to HK if all goes to plan, and hopefully a visit to mainland China maybe next year. I would however shag all 5 of them though possibly the one in yellow would be my first choice.

Thank you for your response. I hope to get to travel somewhere again soon and that you find a destination that call to you.

Thanks for all the Trip Reports, it looks like put a ton of effort into befoming the defacto Vietnamese ladyboy export. I think we have a similar attitude to the girls who ask for Western prices. During covid I think a number of OF girls got used to getting big money for doing very little as I noticed that some Thai (and Pinay) ladyboys, particularly those in BKK rather than Pattaya, would ask for anything from 3000-5000 baht. Those I would not even bother engaging with further. Those that were within the ball-park of what I pay, 1000-1500 in Pattaya +500 for BKK, I may negotiate with or just agree if I think they are worth it. I think there has generally been a price increase in TH ladyboys, it has afterall remained the same for a long time now.

I posted in the Rest Of World section at LBP but it wasn't well read as it was purely sightseeing. I even had negative feedback on that even though my opening words explained I was doing no mongering. I had my second trip to Japan just a few months ago and although I wrote a report thus far I haven't found the motivation to post it.

Interesting report. Whilst you were researching ladyboys in Vietnam I was doing my own covid era research but for my first trip to Japan. The free time really allowed me to delve deep and be much better prepared when I would otherwise have been.

Thanks. I was just trying to understand there situation. One of my first thoughts was that she wanted you out of the room so she could go through your belongings but obviously it was not the case.