Been to the Philippines?

jay helfert said:
Do not go to the south! Mindanao is the main southern island, home to the rebels and Islamic fundamentalists. They don't much care for westerners down there. The main northern island is Luzon, where Manila is. Cebu, Boracay and Palawan are also great tourist destinations. Clean, friendly and safe. The only westerners I've seen (or heard of) getting in trouble in Manila were either dealing in drugs or getting drunk and obnoxious. It's not a good idea to offend the easy going filipinos. Of course, that could probably be said for almost anywhere in the world.
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i get the feeling i'd blend in pretty good over there. but these days i'm overly cautious for some reason.

still i've seen pictures and i'd love to go one day.
 
poolplayer2093 said:
i get the feeling i'd blend in pretty good over there. but these days i'm overly cautious for some reason.

still i've seen pictures and i'd love to go one day.
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I'm overly cautious too. But I'm not going to live my life in fear either.
 
Olly?

Megabreak said:
You can either play pool or surf, you can not really do both.

Read the Embassy warnings before you travel, it can happen, not saying it will...

Anglese City is where the majority of the westerners hang out, there you can play pool and poker all day n night in a very safe environment, but it is not really where the Filipino's play. They play in Manila, there you will get hustled.

You will get some really good cues out there
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Is that you Olly?

This is Brad (the guy who brought your buddy's South West home with him.)

Welcome to the Forum!

For those who don't know, Megabreak in Pattaya Thailand is one of the nicest pool rooms in Asia. And Pattaya is probably the most crazy/fun town in the world.

Poolhustler is planning a trip to Thailand next year, and I would love to show him your place.
 
Thunder Thighs said:
Yes


Not too many in the pool halls, you see a few here and there.


Not really. It depends who you're with. Many people will just play for fun.


It's difficult to generalize on this topic. It will depend on the individual you'r up against.


Manila


Yes, but be clear as to what the rules are BEFORE you start the game.

JC
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Excellent - thanks.
 
Jay's Da Man

jay helfert said:
Easy baby easy! One of the perks of being on TV over there. :smile:
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You've been on T.V. in Thailand too. Everybody there watches the W.P.C. like its the Super Bowl, so you'd be a celebrity.

I'd love to show you around, just so I could pick up some of your leftovers.
 
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