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Old 12-21-2008, 08:50 AM   #1
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we are planing to spend 3 weeks in philippines and would like to know the most popular backpackers destinations couldnt find any info. on the internet so any suggestions would help a lot...we are going to be there 15-20 jan. 2009 and want to spend some time on the beach..what will be the weather like (compare to thailand or malaysia)
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:07 PM   #2
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Hey welcome to the boards!!! You might check the Asia section of the boards... for accomodations, try

http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/Philippines/Manila

There should be tons of stuff...

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We've had a couple of new members join from the Philippines lately so hopefully you'll get some advice soon.
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hi
we are planing to spend 3 weeks in philippines and would like to know the most popular backpackers destinations couldnt find any info. on the internet so any suggestions would help a lot...we are going to be there 15-20 jan. 2009 and want to spend some time on the beach..what will be the weather like (compare to thailand or malaysia)
thanks in advance
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How was the trip? Sorry I haven't been here in a while so I missed this. I could've given you tips...
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