Manila-bound next Monday

[grahamw48]

Ok, just doing some forward planning:

Airticket....tick

Passport....tick

Tesco carrier bag...tick

2 Tee-shirts....tick

1 pair of shorts....tick

Flipflops....tick

£100 spending money....tick

Camera....tick

Girlfriend's phone number...tick

Smart simcard from 4 years ago...tick.

Must be something I forgot ?

[joebloggs]

i think that's all i'll be taking in April but who cares

[raynaputi]

Smart simcard from 4 years ago...tick.

Make sure it's not expired yet..but there are lots of simcards being sold there as cheap as 10 pesos Enjoy your upcoming trip Graham and keep us updated with your new found love

[Englishman2010]

Have a great time Graham

£100 spending money, are you planning on living it up a bit

Don't forget your toothbrush and some clean pants

[joebloggs]

dont forget your 550 or is it 750php at the airport, or they will not let you leave

[stevewool]

enjoy, in my photos there is a farmfood bag on the table in the phils, i bet that could be the first one ever, this could be more rare then a louis vuiton i told em

[Terpe]

.......Must be something I forgot ?

England keyring (Pasalubong)

[grahamw48]

Good thinking Terpe


Even better....if I can nick a Mercedes keyring. That's her name.

[Terpe]

....................if I can nick a Mercedes keyring. That's her name.

That's more like it.

[Doc Alan]

Must be something I forgot ?

Erm ... yeah Graham ... pasalubong as Terpe has already noted
Perfume
Chocolates ( she's bound to have sibs / nieces / nephews )
Valentine card
Picture postcards of York and London
T shirt(s) from York ( lkely to be either small or extra small UK size )
Drinking mug with Union Jack pattern ( bubble wrapped )
Green & Black drinking chocolate ( " " )
Yorkshire tea bags
Towels and toiletries - leave them if there are any spare at the end of your trip

You might just need to reconsider taking a check-in bag as well as cabin baggage, but you're paying for it, you might want souvenirs to take home, and the above suggestions are romantiko

On a practical note, have another look at the " Health checklist before travelling to Philippines " !

http://www.filipinouk.co.uk/forum/sh...to-Philippines

[stevie c]

Hi Graham have a wonderfull trip hope everything goes well for you & mercedes.

Dont forget sunglasses.

Look forward to your update when you return to blighty

[Englishman2010]

If you've got a Poundland shop near you, get a load of big Toblerone's (170g size), they're about £5 each at the airport I haven't met a Filipina yet who doesn't like Toblerone

[Steve.r]

Being extremely practical.................Condoms.. Just in case you get one of these and want to

Oh, have a great and safe trip Graham

[Englishman2010]

Being extremely practical.................Condoms.. Just in case you get one of these and want to

Oh, have a great and safe trip Graham

If you need viagra, you can always post a separate thread on where to get it in Manila

[Moy]

[grahamw48]

Thanks for the suggestions people, but my Tesco bag might be a bit stretched with that lot.

As for certain other 'items'....my girlfriend reads these forums !

[grahamw48]

Ok....pluses:

Toothbrush.

Sunglasses.

Wet shaving kit.

Thick book to read on plane.

(Secret) gifts.

Ref. Doc Alan ...identity wristband...in case of unexpected early repatriation.

[Englishman2010]

Thanks for the suggestions people, but my Tesco bag might be a bit stretched with that lot.

As for certain other 'items'....my girlfriend reads these forums !

You could always take an elastic band for your Tesco bag and use it as a makeshift condom to reduce your baggage

Make sure you rinse it out before you put any food back in it though

[grahamw48]

Ian, shut up about condoms !

[Moy]

a very nice gift to your gf surely shell like it

[grahamw48]

Ah, thanks Moy.

I do actually have some left in my jar in the larder....so not so heavy as a full one.

[joebloggs]

Ref. Doc Alan ...identity wristband...in case of unexpected early repatriation.

travel insurance

[grahamw48]

travel insurance

Tick.

[Doc Alan]

With all this advice, how can you honestly answer the question " Did you pack your own bags, sir ? " .... " Erm, yes, but 30 online friends advised me what to pack ! "

[imagine]

have a great time and dont forget this happy fellow

[Terpe]

have a great time and dont forget this happy fellow

[grahamw48]

Mercedes, if you're reading this, they're only joking !

[tone]

The banter!
Have a great trip Graham!

Tone

[Moy]

Mercedes, if you're reading this, they're only joking !

they are not am afraid

peace graham am also joking hehe

[imagine]

wish you a great time