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jaquelinet…

Moving to Manila 2026: what's dating like for a newcomer?

fmd_goodNurnberg · #manila #relocation
I'm relocating from Nurnberg to Manila in 2026 and trying to get a feel for the dating scene before I arrive. Where do people actually meet, and what surprised you most about the norms compared to dat… I'm relocating from Nurnberg to Manila in 2026 and trying to get a feel for the dating scene before I arrive. Where do people actually meet, and what surprised you most about the norms compared to dating in Europe?
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Image juliaschoeler ·

Bumble works better there than bars imo

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Yeah the apps carry most of the weight, specially in BGC and Makati where everyone's on them. Bars are more for group hangs, though a few in Poblacion work if u go late. What surprised me was how fast people move to actual dates, way less small talk than Germany.

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Image juliaschoe… ·

the coffee shop dates surprised me more tbh

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Image ilsabe ·

Fair, though Ortigas has decent options too.

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Paying by card at Manila cafes in 2026?

fmd_goodChang Coffee & Tea · #coffee
I'll be in Manila for a couple of weeks in 2026 and plan to work from cafes like Chang Coffee & Tea. Do most places there take foreign Visa or Mastercard, or should I plan on cash and GCash? Also curi… I'll be in Manila for a couple of weeks in 2026 and plan to work from cafes like Chang Coffee & Tea. Do most places there take foreign Visa or Mastercard, or should I plan on cash and GCash? Also curious whether a Charles Schwab debit card works in local ATMs without too many fees.
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