Franko wrote:Yes Orchid is the most expensive but still only $90 a night compared to $500 a night you would pay here for a similar hotel. I have actually changed anyway and I'm staying at bourbon St apartments fully contained unit for $63 a night and still have fully use of the orchid facilities.
I don't go over to be a tight arse like a lot of people I go over there to have the time of my life and enjoy myself and make the sure the locals and all the girls have a good time around me.
When you put expensive there in perspective to here or any where else around the world you live like a king.
An expensive beer is $2 maximum no matter where you go.
I love it no body judges you no lock out rules etc etc etc the list goes on how good it is over there.
I'm getting excited bring on February 2.
I only used the word "expensive" as a comparison to other areas around Angeles not other countries !
I agree that the Philippines is very cheap compared to Australia and that is the main reason why I live here now. I live in the Subic Bay area (about 1 hour from Angeles) and I live in a 3 bedroom house for $225AUD a month ($56 a week).
I have already been there and done all the things that you are about to do and I am sure you will have a great time.
Just remember a few basic things and you will be fine:
1. These people are NOT your friends, they see you as a walking ATM and will do almost anything to get your money.
2. If you are alone don't get too drunk.
3 Don't carry more money than you need when you go out.
4. Stay calm no matter what happens. If you get into a fight with a Filipino in about 30 seconds you will be fighting 3 or 4 of them and then if the police are called YOU will be guilty no matter what happened because the police know that the locals have no money and you do !
5. Keep your wallet and mobile phone safe because there are pick pockets around, especially gangs of young children who will surround you and distract you from the front while the ones behind you are taking your wallet and phone.
6. Be polite to everyone but don't trust anyone you don't know.
7. Always ask the price before you get a trike in Angeles because they WILL overcharge you, it's just a matter of by how much !
i am not trying to scare you, just giving you a heads up on some things you should know to ensure an enjoyable time.
Anyway, have a great vacation and if you want to let me know when you are in Angeles I might come up there and have a few beers with you !!