just got back from Boracay in the Phillippines... was the best man at my buddies wedding... freakin' incredible trip. definitely too short though



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my pics



last time I was in the Phillippines was '97... this trip made me wonder why it's been so long, good times https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...>/beerchug.gif

great pics drew..

my last visit was back in 88...

thanks amp... I just wish I had the underwater case for my camera... would have gotten some great pics snorkling



my buddy (the one that got married) has a plan in place to be living there (near Boracay) within a few years... it's a solid plan too... we are discussing quite a few things at the moment... who knows *shrug* I may be following him after a few years, only major downside is I'd have to give up the FD or store it somewhere like Manila as there's really nowhere to drive the darned thing on any of the smaller islands

Damn I thought Cancun had nice water/scenery. That place is great.



Whats airfare cost? How long is the trip? Is everything wicked cheap like mexico?

u guys pinoy? if so i never knew! next time hit up makati and visit pegasus. 50 bucks takes ya a long way

Isn't the Phillippines like a haven for terrorists etc...



I thought I read a lot of the Al Queda members bounce through Manila.



That is beautiful!! BTW

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on the most southern island is where a lot of the terrorist train. they are called "abu sayif" not sure on the spelling. they are not al-quieda, but yes they are terrorists. my mom is from that island and moved away as soon as she could. its a very poor area. when i have been there, i was told not to talk in english and always stay with a family member. when u visit like manila, the capitol of the philippines, its completely different from the south.



btw, i have heard many stories of kidnapping americans and what nots in the south. its pretty ******* scary

very remote jim...

its as much a haven as it is any other places like london...

dollars takes ya a long way justin..

although plane trip is quite long...

if i recall correctly over 18 hours..

Nah Drew aint no pinoy, he's white as they come https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



Sounds like a possible vacation destination in the not too distant future.