Just got back from Calbayog City, best hotel room in town was crap. Went to the grocery store and bought bum paper, bottled water.Brought Coffee from US. They had shower in the house, cold water only after 10 at night. Showered 4 times a day, so it cant have been that bad. Had more fun island hopping and motorcycling out there than roaming around Manila. Only real advice is fly to Samar, do not take that damn bus.

For those wanting beach action, I recommend going to Puerto Galera or Boracay. Heard Boracay getting expensive. White Beach was beautiful. RBoracay if flight and Puerto Galera is Van ride and boat. Bring your dates. There are girls out there but trust me on this one.
Motorcycles and diving here too.

Drink the bottled water, they dont drill wells deep enough, thats why its crap, surface shit gets into the water. Some places use bottled or filtered water for ice.
I was drinking straight shots with a bottled water back.Made my own icecubes with bottled water. Then drank TUBA and gin and beer. Not a good place for a hangover. It can rougher or better, your decision to make. I recommend again, that you use Asian Pacific for the flights. MNL-CYB-MNL is USD$100, 1 hr 20 min. Bus is about 2000 and takes 20 hours
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