So let me introduce myself. I’m your average single thirty-something worker in the United States. I’m not planning on meeting anyone for marriage, nor do I plan on moving to the Philippines although the thought has come to mind. The purpose of my trip is simply non-wholesome fun with adults of the opposite sex.

Dating and meeting women in the United States can be time consuming and expensive. You could spend over $100 on a date and find that it might have been best to purchase some savings bonds with the cash. I’m at a point in my life where I want to get down to business and skip all the preliminary exercises.

This trip started when I got off the plane from my last vacation. Although much has happened in my life since then, it seems as if my mind was always on Angeles. Maybe on this trip I can finally clear it out of my mind. I don’t believe that I will have much luck though. I mean, how can any guy forget such a vacation where he was treated like a rock star or football hero. Everyday life in America is simply not filled with opportunities to jump into bed with different women on demand daily. Most conventional vacations you come away from with the attitude of “This was nice, but I will be trying someplace different next time.” This type of vacation you come away with the attitude of “I must go back”.

For this trip I did something a little different. I have been working out diligently and dieting. I bought some new equipment too.

Here is a list of random items that I will be taking on my trip:

-Laptop. I found this to be an essential item as there are times when you need some privacy. You don’t want to be accessing your brokerage account from the internet cafes. Some diversion is also needed during the off-time.

-Portable hard-drive and TrueCrypt. As I eluded to before, the words “child sex tourist” and “sex tourist” are often wrongly interchanged. The overwhelming majority of guys traveling to southeast asia are looking for women over 18, not children. As there is a current witch-hunt in our society for those few bad apples, the rest of us have to protect ourselves against those who might wrongly implicate us. When you go across the border, you don’t know what will happen next when they see those videos and pictures of naked women. Maybe some young overzealous customs guy will think that he got his man, when in reality, you made it a point to check identification and have sex with adults.
Therefore, I am using this program to encrypt all my pictures and video. Its fairly easy, although time consuming, to transfer the video (via firewire) to the hard-drive. 12.5 GB is needed for one hour of tape.

-Cellphone. This is a cheap Siemens phone that I found on ebay and used last trip. Strictly no frills, but it gets the job done.

-Chikka. This program can be found on Chikka.com and it can be used to message the ladies on their cellphones. There are other programs that will do this too like Yahoo messenger, but this program seems simple to use and works well.

-Antibiotics. I have lectured before on the chat how Im uncomfortable with self-prescription. However, I have gotten sick on every trip; i.e. fever, stomach problems and even a bout of gonorrhea, woaaa. When I get back home, I have a job to get back to immediately and cant risk any downtime. I have taken these antibiotics before so I know Im not allergic to them and have consulted with a doctor on their use. I’ll take these antibiotics on the last day of the trip before I get back on the plane.

-New camera. I purchased a Sony DSC-P200 7.2 megapixel for $239 on Ebay.

-Condoms (in bulk). Purchased from www.condomdepot.com. I suggest to all that you go down to the local pharmacy and try them out before you buy in bulk. One size does not fit all and all of them are not made equal. Good quality condoms are not available in Angeles City. I have the most luck with Trojans. I suggest buying the Trojan Regulars, Trojan Magnums and the Trojan Magnum XLs. See which one has the best fit. Although this routine sounds a bit humorous, you don’t want to get there and find out that your condoms don’t fit.

-Lubricant. No explanation needed here.

-Gillette Fusion razor. Ahhhhhhh. This item has to have its own separate section. This is absolutely the best razor I have ever used in my entire life. Cleanest closest shave with no injury. For the non-believers, go down and spend ten bucks to get one.

-Sound reducing headset. Purchased this at WalGreens for $30. The trip is going to be 18+ hours long and I need something a little more then the planes headsets. I tried them out and it does seem to isolate noise a little more then the conventional sets.

-Two bags. One carry-on and one check-in. I hate checking in bags, but I simply cant go on a trip like this without my stuff. I use a large hard-cased 29 inch model, it fits everything and acts like an in-room safe. Its too big for someone to casually run out the door with and you can lock it. For extra security, you can bring a bicycle lock cable and lock it to something.

-Mini-DV camcorder. Needs no explanation.

-portable tripod

-Color copies of all my documents. I scanned all my documents (passport, etc) and printed them out in color should the originals get lost or stolen. I also print out the list of local Angeles City attorneys from the state department website and the phone number to the Embassy. You don’t plan on getting in any trouble, but if something does happen, then its best to contact an attorney rather then deal with the authorities on your own.

So the bags are packed and the next phase of the trip is on the plane. This plane trip is always trying and difficult (18 hours and several time-zones), but there is a prize at the end. On a conventional vacation, you cant just get laid the moment you check into the hotel. This time I will take a stopwatch and report on the time it took for me to exit the taxi to the time I am banging some random woman. On previous trips, I would guess that it had to be no more than 20 minutes.

Several people have reported negatively on Angeles City. I will admit there are a few negative aspects, but its difficult for me to relate. I guess my mind works a little differently. When some woman is sitting beside me stating “I want to suck your dick”, my mind tends not to look at the negative. I get giddy just thinking about it like when I was 21 and anxious to go down to Florida on springbreak. The difference with the spring break trip and Angeles City trip is that getting laid in Angeles is a 100% certainty.

One more thing. . .Ogoplex. . .It does not work, dont buy it. . .

My next entry will be sometime after I get off the plane. . .stay tuned. . .

IG, I envisioned you much older for some reason, I'm a bit older than you but I also fondly, fondly remember those crazy roadtrips during springbreak. We used to pack 6 guys in rented cars and drive all night to make sure we don't miss a minute. I hear they're cracking down hard on partyers in places like Ft. Lauderdale.

U seem much better prepared than I am for your trips. Looking foward to your report.

Did you bring Q-tips?

LOL How about toothpaste?

Haha. If you paid attention to my last trip report, then you would know that there is a 7-11 stocked with all those things. . .

smart thinking, i don't bring anything i don't have to. e.g. q tips, etc. Why cutter your bag, when you can grab all those things at the local convenient store where you have to stop by to get some beer. Besides, those item are much cheaper there!

very thorough list....you are certainly very well prepared. I'm never that prepared, but am continuously striving to be more prep'd after each and every trip.

I will admit there are a few negative aspects, but its difficult for me to relate. I guess my mind works a little differently. When some woman is sitting beside me stating “I want to suck your dick”, my mind tends not to look at the negative.

I first started banging hookers locally, then eventually discovered Tijuana. TJ had all these horrible negatives, but when inside AB/CC or walking SG alley I was the king. A few years passed and I left TJ for AC and thought "can it REALLY get any better?!?!" The answer is a resounding YES. Eventually AC will "age" and you'll begin looking for something... else... and the rest of the world will be there.

You should do yourself a favor and travel to other destinations that offer different and new playgrounds. You may actually find places with better food, prettier girls, better (and possibly cheaper) sex... but you'll never know until you go...

E

There will be other destinations, in due time. The only limiting factor are those three letters that most of us know and hate, J-O-B. Im still young, relatively speaking, and there will be other phases.

Right now Im trying to figure out how some of the guys on this board have freed themselves from the "Office Space". When I have figured it out, then I will be able to do that six month stint around South America and Southeast Asia.

I have at least made it past the first stage. Most guys will always have visions of being the rock-star, but because of their obligations, will never realize the experience.

"The only limiting factor are those three letters that most of us know and hate, J-O-B. .... Right now Im trying to figure out how some of the guys on this board have freed themselves from the "Office Space". When I have figured it out, then I will be able to do that six month stint around South America and Southeast Asia."

If ever you get the opporunity to have those 6 months off (I've had as many as 3 and that was enough to convince me), you may discover that you are currently happier than you think you are with your western J-O-B.

Donald Thompson, the retired Marine who owns Barhoppin' and Checkers said it best:

"I suggest you just come to Angeles for visits and keep it as a fantasy. If you come here to live full-time you are going to get bored very, very quickly, unless you have something besides the bars to keep your mind busy."

but you'll never know until you go...

Ahh, I seem to remember numerous chat conversations where you repeatedly dissed Cambodia as a possible destination. I think you're talking from experience here?

IG, I don't have any posts or TRs prior to 2002 because I was a cog in a large, formalized "J-O-B" setting. I'd say that most of us that travel alot have our own businesses. It's interesting how the advent of the wireless office converged nicely, several years ago, with my decision to leave the structured J-O-B environment and the discovery of our hobby. I think we should start a thread on how to remain wireless with all the dizzying technology.

Great15 is right. I lived full-time just 30 minutes from AC and got totally jaded in a relatively short time. If I ever live in the PI again, I will not be hanging out regularly in AC. Now I'm hooked on LoS, as I can only visit infrequently and for short periods, so it is very much still a fantasy vacation for me.

Ahh, I seem to remember numerous chat conversations where you repeatedly dissed Cambodia as a possible destination. I think you're talking from experience here?

Correct. As much as I THINK I've found paradise, I'll never know until I test drive the local talent. I would have gone to Cambodia YEARS ago if someone had mentioned they had better food then AC

E

Cambodia? Food? Like what, cat fried rice? I know you didn't partake of the "happy" pizza!

There are restaurants serving good Thai, Khmer, French and American whiteboy food. Sure beats what Pields has to offer. Also, the Chinese food there is pretty darn good too. Great coffee shops with very reasonable prices for those moments when a little pick-me-up is required...

I must admit there was more then one time where I ate something rather questionable and it consisted mainly of chicken bones, but just about all the food is good and some is actually delicious.

E

Or Sub Delicious ?? I always wondered about that name . After eating there a few more times it takes on a new meaning.

KM

Agreed - not every dish can be a winner there, eh?

E

ohh it has a winner? I guess the chicken wings aren't bad.

The winner is the dog fried rice, but it's not on the menu.

Nice list everything you needed..great I forgot the tripod..had to balance the camera on a pillow

I suggest to all that you go down to the local pharmacy and try them out before you buy

Wouldn't it look kinda strange if I try them on in front of the pharmacist?