The Philippines really is an amazing place to visit. I was there for 7 years. The people are friendly and the country’s beautiful. I don’t know if it’s a riding destination, but perhaps my favourite country. Breathtaking beaches, mountains, ocean, people…
Thailand (I’ve been here for 2 years). The country’s also beautiful, the people less friendly. A part of that is the language issue, I guess. Even the most uneducated (formally) Pinoy rice farmer can get by in English. Many Thais who have had the best Thai education money can buy would struggle in a basic conversation.
As for the riding – there is great riding in both countries. Depending on where you’re going, contact a local group. You’re unlikely to get a good ride without some local knowledge. If you’re heading to either mid-Luzon or Phuket area of Thailand, let me know and I can put you in touch with locals.
@Tom – how / why were you in RP? I’d kill for Jollibee, a few Grande Pale Pilsens and a Sofitel brunch in Manila bay.
buy it rag it and donate and you will be treat like a god.
which won’t happen in Thailand where white people feature some way below dogs in the general scheme of things.