Hello From Montana

Planning a trip to Dumaguete soon. Probably spend most of my time in Amlan. Thought it wouldn't hurt to get to know a few people and things before I go. I'm only going to be in the area for about 5-6 days. My funds will be limited so I will be looking for budget friendly things to do, places to go, getting around.
It's not my first trip to the Philippines, but it has been awhile, since 2003. I stayed in Cagayan De Oro City back then. I've heard many great things about Dumaguete and the population of expats, and local Filipinos. I'm looking forward to my trip there.

 

There are economical things to do in the area, the Dreamland zoo is big thing in Amalan and a local "guide" would help a lot.

The Dumageute info Forum should help you anticipate what you can do here. Enjoy your trip and the Dumaguete info Forum.

 

I'm from Missoula.

You would be hard pressed to find something NOT budget friendly to do in Amlan. Actually, you might be hard pressed to find anything at all to do in Amlan. It's an easy trip to Dumaguete. Might as well head over.

 

Thank-you. I'm prepared to live like a local since my girlfriend is one of the locals. lol We are planning to maybe see a few places like the Manjuyod White Sand Bar. We are celebrating our first year together. I'm sure she knows things to do, but I want to surprise her with a little research of my own. lol The biggest reason I'm going is to meet her family, and ask her dad for his blessing to marry her. Thanks again for the response!

 

Coincidence: I'm also from Missoula, but I'm originally from Stevensville (Bitterrooter). Just been living in Missoula & Bonner since 1993. I'm trying to accumulate knowledge of the area before I go so I have a better idea of what to expect. I don't mind if it's a slow peaceful area, in fact, I kind of like that. Philippines kind of has it's own pace in general, that's for sure. Thanks for the reply, and pleased to meet you!

 

I've heard about the DreAmlanD zoo, I'll probably check it out. I wonder if it's kind of like the Gardens of Malasag? They had a few animals there including a Philippine Eagle. Nice meeting you Mr. Dave.

 

I had never previously made an effort to reach out to other foreigners (Americans, etc..) because while I was there before, some of the behavior I observed made me cringe a little and observing the reactions of the locals to their behavior, made me want to keep my distance. I tend to live as locals do wherever I go. Pretty much just go with the flow. I'm laid back, and not much gets to me as a general rule.
I was married before, (Filipina) for 12 years, we have 2 kids that live with me most of the time. I forgave her infidelity for as many times as I could stand, and I decided a year and a half ago that I had enough and told her that I want a divorce. She lives with her boyfriend/ fiance now and we are friendly and make arrangements pertaining to the kids to try and keep things as normal as possible for the kid's sake.
Despite my experience with my ex, I still love the Filipino way of life, it's what I'm used to now. I even cook Filipino food better than she does. lol Ingat, & God Bless you all!

 

Sounds like you have a handle on the Family Culture here, so very good to see someone with values and who wants to do things the right way, will certainly go a long way with her family, welcome aboard and I am sure you will enjoy this lovely part of the country...

One of the reasons I rather eat low key than to sit in McDonalds, very embarrassing IMHO to hear the loud mouths talking s**t with no regards to anyone else sitting nearby and very hard to ignore disapproving stares when eyes dart from them to me, embarrassing to say the least...