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 Zamboanga, Philippines travel tales
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| J Parsons |
25 November 2004 |
Stayed at Garden Orchid Hotel - Zamboanga, Philippines.
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Zamboanga was not the "terrorist central" I was ready for (at least not when I visited). Downtown was easily reached. The city was cleaner than some I've seen in the P.I., and it was an enjoyable visit with a penfriend and her daughter. When I needed a break from being a "family man," I was able to use their internet. The staff even opened the business center just for me for late night sessions! And, when that wasn't enough, there were massage parlors within walking distance of the hotel, and I felt safe walking to them at night. Then, I'd change hats and become "dad" again at the hotel. The Zambo airport is open air but comfortable. It is the only Philippine airport that searched my carry-on thoroughly this trip (though the female inspector stopped short of opening the compartment that had some of my personal things). While waiting, I had a massage from a blind man, and before I knew it I was playing bingo on Cebu Pacific en route to Manila.
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| R Fabian |
06 July 2004 |
Stayed at Garden Orchid Hotel - Zamboanga, Philippines.
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I visited Fort Pilar, also the excellent seafood restaurants like Alavar in Tetuan and Country Fried Chicken House in Pasonanca among others. Contrary to what the news say, Zamboanga is a very peaceful city. I stayed up with friends up to 4:00 A.M. going from one night spot to another in the city and there was never a time when we felt afraid or threatened. The military checkpoints in the city even add to your sense of security as the soldiers were very courteous. My advice is, when you have a moderate budget for vacation, Zamboanga is the place as it is less expensive than Manila or elsewhere I tried. You also do not have to worry about traffic and pollution. Plus, there are no pickpocketers in the city. Also, the city is small to such a point that people seems to know one another.
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| R Johnson |
18 May 2003 |
Stayed at Garden Orchid Hotel - Zamboanga, Philippines.
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Zamboanga is nowhere near as risky to visit as people make out. Just stay away from the outside markets specially at night, avoid night bars and don't go downtown looking like you have money. Do all of this and you will find the people friendly and quite mannered.
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| R Johnson |
27 April 2003 |
Stayed at Garden Orchid Hotel - Zamboanga, Philippines.
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Its a shame that Zamboanga is suffering from the bad press regarding terrorist organizations operating in the area because Zambo is very beautiful with excellent beaches, quiet people and superb seafood.
I felt a bit of a novelty there as I did not see any other foreigners whilst I was there. But I did not feel threatened in any way. It's like anywhere else, just be sensible and don't go anywhere where there are crowds.
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| R Kilpatrick |
02 February 2003 |
Stayed at Garden Orchid Hotel - Zamboanga, Philippines.
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The hotel can book you a reasonable taxi to wait for you at the airport, if not taxi rates very greatly and I would recommend booking thruogh hotel.
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