Saw this topic come up on another, far less frequented, forum - without any responses. What are the pluses and minuses of the various towns...
Yes wak-wak, those standard rooms are in the 'old section' on the beach. Comfortable enough and you don't spend a lot of time in them...
Saudis and the marine environment....what a joke...they've turned huge portions of the Red Sea coast into dead zones...I dove in the Jeddah area...
That is definitely bad news. Can't comment too much on Koreans but Saudis are animals. IF this resort goes thru and draws in Saudis in any...
Yes, a bit sad that there are so few birds in populated areas in the Philippines. I've got a book, A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines,...
That's great to know Earl! I'm sure you'll find a very enjoyable and rewarding retirement in Dumaguete. Just don't p#ss off your missus....we...
Getting back to the original topic...love those clowns...I like them because they have heaps of personality...for a fish. Good fun to stir them...
Yes. Fire coral....my wife and I were snorkeling in the Red Sea years ago when she sat on some while we were taking a short break near the edge of...
I agree. One block of land and you have to build and live on it within a reasonable period....I personally wouldn't mind some Japanesse...
I agree. Something fair and equitable...say one block of land with a 1 or 2 thousand sq metre limit. I personally know some older Australian...
Mai berai khap. Arai wah!...Pohm phut Thai dee. Worked up north in mid 70's at Khon Khien. Been back many times since and the difference in the...
Like those European breakfasts....bit of bread, bit of cheese, coffee and juice...good to go...
Don't know...but have heard that a change to the law is very likely with some reasonable stipulations to block exploitation. Some realtors have...
Haven't dived at Pamilican for years...was pretty good, nice deep dropoffs, but it's not off Alona beach. More like a good hour long boat ride....
Make sure you get a couple spare batteries...Sony lithiums have a habit of dying unexpectantly. Another workmate (the lobster professor...) has a...
SEAIR Three times a week to Camiguin....my workmate said the beaches were ok...black sand due to all the volcanic activity there...he did a...
You can fly to Camiguin from Cebu...SEAIR a couple times a week. Haven't done it myself. It's on the agenda for next trip. Kids (young adults...
To be honest...never dove outside the Visayas in PI...but done quite a lot in the area. My personal favourite is Cabilao. Nice, well preserved...
G'day Phil...I'm over in the wild west..Perth... Hope you have a great holiday in Dumaguete!!
Getting back to taking reef fish out for aquariums...and not in sanctuaries of course...there is one aspect I've noticed in the Visayas. There...
