Downtowns and Urban Centers

[kyle@1008]

Bacolod
Makati
Paranaque
Iloilo
Cebu
Dumaguete
HK
Macau

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by WawaY[625]

sabagay, dito sa singapore ilang araw lang medyo gamay ko na ang pagbbyahe

pero dito ko narealize di pala ganun kagaling ang sense of direction ko (or baka iba lang talaga system dito) kasi sa pinas mapa saang city ako gets ko kung saan ang north south etc..i rarely get disoriented..kumbaga alam ko saan papunta ang daan na para bang may mapa ako sa utak pero dito iba talagang di ko ma gets lalo na pag sa mga residential areas (siguro dahil sa mga magkamukhang "commie" blocks) buti na lang efficient ang bus and mrt dito

Do you depend on landmarks or orientation to get your bearings?

[WawaY[625]]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Do you depend on landmarks or orientation to get your bearings?

not sure really..baka both

well sa manila basta alam ko lang..what i do is look at the map first tapos inaaral ko lang then madali kong nagegets (landmarks help too)

pero dito sa singapore lagi akong na didisorient..or siguro dahil lagi akong nag e mrt kaya di ko masyadong familar sa roads

[kiretoce]

True. Subterranean travel can disorient you if you're not familiar with the layout of a city.

[pi_malejana]

dagupan and antipolo city...

[Hard Ball]

Makati City & Iloilo City

[federalist]

-Metro Cebu

-Metro Manila (not all cities)

-San Fernando City, Pampanga

-Lipa City

-Batangas City

-Cavite City

-Tagaytay City

-Balanga City

[barrera_marquez]

-San Fernando City, Pampanga ('musta mga kabalen!)
-Angeles City, Pampanga
-Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija ('musta sa mga kababayan kong Novo Ecijanos!)
-Olongapo City, Zambales
-Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
-Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
-Malolos City, Bulacan
-Meycauayan City, Bulacan
-San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
-All Metro Manila cities
-Tagaytay City, Cavite
-Trece Martires City, Cavite
-Santa Rosa City, Laguna
-Calamba City, Laguna
-San Pablo City, Laguna
-Lucena City, Quezon
-Naga City, Camarines Sur

Lahat talaga may city a!

[iloilocitykid]

Wow...

Originally Posted by iloilocitykid

List the cities / places that you know how or at least have an idea on how to get yourself around with:

Mine:
Iloilo City
Koronadal City
Bacolod City
Caloocan City
Quezon City


List yours...

Editing mine...

Iloilo City = the whole Iloilo City or probably the metro area and adjacent towns like Cabatuan, Tigbauan, Jordan(Guimaras) and Dumangas

Koronadal = anywhere near the center landmark

Bacolod = Lacson St., Araneta St., Singcang Area, Bredco Reclamation Area, East Block, Golden Fields

Caloocan = Northern Part, near NLEX

Quezon City = Cubao, Munoz and Katipunan Area

Davao City = NCCC Area, Market Area, Jack's Ridge, (i forgot the road names but I know how to get around a bit..)


I used to have some knowledge about Baguio but I forgot it...

[brownman]

Originally Posted by WawaY[625]

not sure really..baka both

well sa manila basta alam ko lang..what i do is look at the map first tapos inaaral ko lang then madali kong nagegets (landmarks help too)

pero dito sa singapore lagi akong na didisorient..or siguro dahil lagi akong nag e mrt kaya di ko masyadong familar sa roads

Onga, ganyan din ako nun una. Pero eventually masasanay ka din. And try opting for the bus services instead of the trains. That way you'd hasten your sense of direction at the same time save money from the expensive train rides. I remember the first weekend I had here, I went to Orchard and Marina Bay alone. Although syempre sumakay ako ng mrt para mas mabilis.

Anyways, here's mine:

Vigan, of course
Laoag
Baguio
Metro Manila (major thoroughfares)
Singapore

[kiretoce]

With GPS technology readily available these days, and is getting better everyday; getting lost amidst an urban center will be a thing of the past.

[SleMarKen]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Any city (anywhere in the world) with a reliable and convenient public transportation system can be easily navigated, even for non-residents.

True, one week after I arrived here in Taipei, nilibot namin ang Taipei for the fist time kasama kaibigan kong adventurous din, nagkawalawala man kami pero ok lang kase alam namin basta may train/subway, makaka uwi pa din kami. Exciting nga kahit kilokilometro nilakad namin. Madali lang sa mga turista ang mrt/trains dito pero ang bus ang mahirap dahil bihira ang may english signs. Malaking tulong din ang pagka weather/typhoon enthusiast ko dahil madali ko ma distinguish ang NSE and W directions. Syempre, malaking tulong din ang GOOGLE EARTH, like what I did pag punta ko sa Manila, mag isa lang, inaral ko muna sa google earth ang mga roads kaya mapa edsa, ortigas, pasay, makati hanggang north harbor, nalakad ko na mag isa...

Metro Cebu
Ormoc City
Masbate City
Tagbilaran City
Metro Manila
Metro Taipei


-slerz-

[kiretoce]

Hey Slerz! Nice seeing you again!

[WawaY[625]]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

With GPS technology readily available these days, and is getting better everyday; getting lost amidst an urban center will be a thing of the past.

naku eh di ata applicable yan sa cities ng pinas papa bear

Originally Posted by brownman

Onga, ganyan din ako nun una. Pero eventually masasanay ka din. And try opting for the bus services instead of the trains. That way you'd hasten your sense of direction at the same time save money from the expensive train rides. I remember the first weekend I had here, I went to Orchard and Marina Bay alone. Although syempre sumakay ako ng mrt para mas mabilis.

really? i thought mas mahal mag bus kaya MRT ako ng MRT pero mabilis naman di hamak ang MRT kaya ayun bihira akong mag bus (except if may nakita akong double decker na di puno sa taas and di naman ako nagmamadali)

so sa mga madaling masanay/ma familiar sa mga cities na bihira lang nilang bisitahin, ano ba mga ginagawa nyo para maging familar agad?

ako kasi maps lang..tutukan ko yan ng matagal tapos ewan, parang nagegets ko na hehe (at least for manila and cebu...ay tsaka bacolod din pala medyo gets ko rin hehe)

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by WawaY[625]

so sa mga madaling masanay/ma familiar sa mga cities na bihira lang nilang bisitahin, ano ba mga ginagawa nyo para maging familar agad?

Nothing beats walking the streets of a city you're not familiar with. It brings you closer to the action and lets you see upclose what makes it tick. When I'm in unfamiliar territory, I usually consult a map first. Once I know where the main thoroughfares are, it's time to hit the pavement and meet the city in person. Also, veer off the tourist traps and act like a local yourself.

[SleMarKen]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Hey Slerz! Nice seeing you again!

Hello Kimbs... Bumibisita lang..hehe

Originally Posted by WawaY[625]

really? i thought mas mahal mag bus kaya MRT ako ng MRT pero mabilis naman di hamak ang MRT kaya ayun bihira akong mag bus (except if may nakita akong double decker na di puno sa taas and di naman ako nagmamadali)

so sa mga madaling masanay/ma familiar sa mga cities na bihira lang nilang bisitahin, ano ba mga ginagawa nyo para maging familar agad?

ako kasi maps lang..tutukan ko yan ng matagal tapos ewan, parang nagegets ko na hehe (at least for manila and cebu...ay tsaka bacolod din pala medyo gets ko rin hehe)

But here in Taipei, mrt/trans and buse fare, almost the same. Mga $2 - $10 lang ang difference.

[davaob4now]

Davao
Baguio
Digos
Melbourne

mawawala ako pag nasa manila ako...

[brownman]

Originally Posted by WawaY[625]

naku eh di ata applicable yan sa cities ng pinas papa bear

really? i thought mas mahal mag bus kaya MRT ako ng MRT pero mabilis naman di hamak ang MRT kaya ayun bihira akong mag bus (except if may nakita akong double decker na di puno sa taas and di naman ako nagmamadali)

so sa mga madaling masanay/ma familiar sa mga cities na bihira lang nilang bisitahin, ano ba mga ginagawa nyo para maging familar agad?

ako kasi maps lang..tutukan ko yan ng matagal tapos ewan, parang nagegets ko na hehe (at least for manila and cebu...ay tsaka bacolod din pala medyo gets ko rin hehe)

I think taking the bus here is cheaper. I mean for instance if I'd like to go to let's say Orchard coming from where I live, it would only cost maybe around $1.30 or less compared to the mrt w/c is around $2 and I have to change trains pa. On the other hand, opting for the train is a better idea if you're in a rush. But if you're not, I'd say stick with the good ol' buses. They're efficient and you get to see the places you'd pass on. Or better yet, like Kimber said, walkathon nalang.

Ako din nagrerely sa mapa. Upon arriving here, I immediately bought a map. It's a huge help.

Originally Posted by kiretoce

Nothing beats walking the streets of a city you're not familiar with. It brings you closer to the action and lets you see upclose what makes it tick. When I'm in unfamiliar territory, I usually consult a map first. Once I know where the main thoroughfares are, it's time to hit the pavement and meet the city in person. Also, veer off the tourist traps and act like a local yourself.

So true. The only problem is the pain after from the long walks.

[kiretoce]

The right pair of shoes will do a world of good for your feet. Plus, if you're used to walking long distances, you'd hardly feel the aching and exhaustion after.

[Wind Shear]

Taking walk around the city is a very nice and cool adventure. Just prepare a good amount of cash just in case if you are lost.