Olongapo Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

clouds collection onda way to 'GApowHH!
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while in bus back to olongapo.. the window showcased this greengreengreen grass of hope with playfUL sky above (the clouds keep changing shapes..!). You won't get bored and tired travelIn if you just try to appreciate God's materpieces slapping your face..ouch..!

Updated Mar 10, 2008

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Hotels  

Grand Seasons Hotel

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Hotels  

SUBIC RESIDENCIAS: Olongapo's Newest and Budget Hotel

SUBIC RESIDENCIAS: Olongapo's Newest and Budget Hotel, Olongapo

 traveladdict28 Says:  *very relaxing!**near bars and most visited places in Olongapo!***spacious room area!****conviently located at the business district of olongapo!*very warm hospitality!**ideal balance of space,comfort and budget! 

Budget Hotels: OLONGAPO and SUBIC BAY

Budget Hotels: OLONGAPO and SUBIC BAY, Olongapo

 StefanosS Says:  Admiral Royale Hotel19 Anonas, West Bajac Balac. Tel: 222 2400 Aguilar EmilieLindayag Et. Tel: 222 2410 Anne Raquel's Hotel and Restaurant1 Magsaysay Drive. Tel: 222 2215 Right in the corner opposite the main gate. Arlene's Inn 19, 5th Street, West Bajac Bajac. Tel: 222 5320... 

Restaurants  

Arby's: congeeelicious @ Arby's
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ang maarteng kumakain ng cOngee.. ako yan!
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If you are a cOngee mammal.. you should visit Arby's. Their serving of plain congee alone can get you full tank not discounting its good taste pa.. They also serve goto,rice toppings of beef and chicken and other mura meriendas.. so if you are in Olongapo taz ur on a tight budget or you simply want to go congee for snax.. ehdi mag Arby's.

Favorite Dish: Their P20.00 congee.. it's what they're famous of.

Written Feb 13, 2008

Address: its along the Columban's street.

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Transportation  

d road deVIL saULog..
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yepyep saULogoooraygh!!!

Saulog fare is cheaper than Victory but am telling you.. pray a lot before the driver leaves
the terminal..lol! it's P161 from sm north to Gapo and vice versa. if you are in a hurry take this saulog ride to manila. the manong driver could "SSSSoarRRRRRRRRRRR" and get you there in just 3 hrs..

Written Mar 4, 2008

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color coded Jeepneys..!
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of all the places I've been.. onLy Olongapo has the fun trAnsportation system.. you will never ever get lost here as long as you know, at least, the exact (name of) place you are going to.. you won't need much directions to consider just this:

bLue jeep - Barreto (P7.50)
red jeep - Mabayuan (P7.50)
orange jeep - along Gordon Avenue (P7.50)
yellOw jeep - along Magsaysay and Rizal Avenue (P7.50)

heypinessSS dbahh??!!

even their tricycles are color coded but they could still take you on special service to your destination even if it's not their designated route (P15.00).

Updated Feb 28, 2008

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Victory to Gapo!
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from Manila the regular fare for Victory airconditioned buses (even Saulog) is P165.00 plus P5.00 for insurance chervagh if your riding from the bus terminal. Chance passengers still pay P165 (just that no more insurance).

Written Feb 22, 2008

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How to get there...
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If you search in the internet, you will get the info that from Manila you can take a boat from PCC pier to Orion and from there a fast air-con bus directly to Olongapo and Subic Bay Freeport Zone. WRONG !!!
The above info is old and not valid any more. The boat is still running but there is no fast air-con bus.
The best way is to get a fast air-con bus directly from Manila to Olongapo - SBFZ.

Written Nov 17, 2006

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Shopping  

Celvitekl: Cellphone shop
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I didn't expect to visit this shop but I had. Anyway, after choosing a phone, I was not able ... to pay by credit card (was rejected several time), nor cash (credit card rejected in the ATM) and after my 1st visit to a money changer (euros not accepted).
The 3rd time was the right one (an other money changer) after may-be 30 minutes between my OK and the effective payement.

The staff was always comprehensive and friendly even if they already strated to... repack the phone after my 2nd come back.

What to buy: Cellphones + accessories (batteries, ...)

What to pay: According to my understanding, price are cheaper in Olongapo/Subic compared to Manila

Updated Jun 24, 2009

Address: 1830 B Rizal Avenue, East Bajac Bajac, Olongapo ci

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