Popular Post AlwaysRt Posted July 31, 2017 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2017 Many people thinking of visiting and even some here already have asked questions and had concerns about safety. I thought I would write a short something about my recent trip from Valencia to Siquijor - Trigger warning, you may not like my humor. Scheduled a trip to Siquijor with a few couples to celebrate one of the wives birthday. Getting ferry tickets in Dumaguete was no problem, 'security check' of IDs, and check of tickets to collect 'terminal fee' and we were on the boat. Only had to fight off pirates twice between islands. Once there I was killed 6 times in two days and kidnapped 3 times. To get back today we stole a pirate ship and looted a ferry to pay for our trip.... OK, very enjoyable trip. I have pretty sharp 'street sense' along with being trained as a Marine to have constant situational awareness. Other than being eyed up by a couple scammers for trike rides/motorcycle rentals, we were never around and I never saw any type of danger anywhere. I think the standard rule is all that is needed, don't be stupid and put yourself in the path of trouble (stumbling down the street yelling about stupid locals at 3am too drunk to walk straight....) and the Philippines can be very enjoyable and safe. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 2 hours ago, AlwaysRt said: Many people thinking of visiting and even some here already have asked questions and had concerns about safety. I thought I would write a short something about my recent trip from Valencia to Siquijor - Trigger warning, you may not like my humor. Scheduled a trip to Siquijor with a few couples to celebrate one of the wives birthday. Getting ferry tickets in Dumaguete was no problem, 'security check' of IDs, and check of tickets to collect 'terminal fee' and we were on the boat. Only had to fight off pirates twice between islands. Once there I was killed 6 times in two days and kidnapped 3 times. To get back today we stole a pirate ship and looted a ferry to pay for our trip.... OK, very enjoyable trip. I have pretty sharp 'street sense' along with being trained as a Marine to have constant situational awareness. Other than being eyed up by a couple scammers for trike rides/motorcycle rentals, we were never around and I never saw any type of danger anywhere. I think the standard rule is all that is needed, don't be stupid and put yourself in the path of trouble (stumbling down the street yelling about stupid locals at 3am too drunk to walk straight....) and the Philippines can be very enjoyable and safe. They kidnapped you 3 times and still got rid of you?You must have made one hell of an impression haha. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysRt Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, sonjack2847 said: They kidnapped you 3 times and still got rid of you?You must have made one hell of an impression haha. Took them that many times to learn how to make a toasted peanut butter and jelly sandwich over a fire (thanks boyscouts ) LOL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kuya John Posted July 31, 2017 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2017 You are lucky, the Witches of Siquijor didn't get you. And I thought it was going to turn into a field report about Siquijor. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysRt Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kuya John said: You are lucky, the Witches of Siquijor didn't get you. And I thought it was going to turn into a field report about Siquijor. Damn it!!! I was totally going to include mysterious happenings with 'the white lady' but forgot - maybe she put a spell on me so I wouldn't warn you... LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary D Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 We went a few years ago, no witches, although handing out the life vests on the boat across was a bit concerning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jollygoodfellow Posted July 31, 2017 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2017 8 hours ago, AlwaysRt said: Scheduled a trip to Siquijor with a few couples to celebrate one of the wives birthday. Simple, unless you are a certain religion you can not have more than one wife. Anyway I hope all your wives enjoyed the birthday 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewool Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 9 hours ago, AlwaysRt said: Many people thinking of visiting and even some here already have asked questions and had concerns about safety. I thought I would write a short something about my recent trip from Valencia to Siquijor - Trigger warning, you may not like my humor. Scheduled a trip to Siquijor with a few couples to celebrate one of the wives birthday. Getting ferry tickets in Dumaguete was no problem, 'security check' of IDs, and check of tickets to collect 'terminal fee' and we were on the boat. Only had to fight off pirates twice between islands. Once there I was killed 6 times in two days and kidnapped 3 times. To get back today we stole a pirate ship and looted a ferry to pay for our trip.... OK, very enjoyable trip. I have pretty sharp 'street sense' along with being trained as a Marine to have constant situational awareness. Other than being eyed up by a couple scammers for trike rides/motorcycle rentals, we were never around and I never saw any type of danger anywhere. I think the standard rule is all that is needed, don't be stupid and put yourself in the path of trouble (stumbling down the street yelling about stupid locals at 3am too drunk to walk straight....) and the Philippines can be very enjoyable and safe. Was captain pugwash the pirate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogo51 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 14 hours ago, AlwaysRt said: Many people thinking of visiting and even some here already have asked questions and had concerns about safety. I thought I would write a short something about my recent trip from Valencia to Siquijor - Trigger warning, you may not like my humor. Scheduled a trip to Siquijor with a few couples to celebrate one of the wives birthday. Getting ferry tickets in Dumaguete was no problem, 'security check' of IDs, and check of tickets to collect 'terminal fee' and we were on the boat. Only had to fight off pirates twice between islands. Once there I was killed 6 times in two days and kidnapped 3 times. To get back today we stole a pirate ship and looted a ferry to pay for our trip.... OK, very enjoyable trip. I have pretty sharp 'street sense' along with being trained as a Marine to have constant situational awareness. Other than being eyed up by a couple scammers for trike rides/motorcycle rentals, we were never around and I never saw any type of danger anywhere. I think the standard rule is all that is needed, don't be stupid and put yourself in the path of trouble (stumbling down the street yelling about stupid locals at 3am too drunk to walk straight....) and the Philippines can be very enjoyable and safe. Nothing wrong with your humour RT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeRulzMe Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 13 hours ago, Kuya John said: You are lucky, the Witches of Siquijor didn't get you. And I thought it was going to turn into a field report about Siquijor. Clickbait for sure. I took the bait. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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