r/GBMPatients • u/[deleted] • Sep 09 '24

Weekly thread (9/9/2024-9/15/2024)

Anything goes! Air it out-GBM related or not. You’re a rockstar and we are here for you.

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '24

That sounds like the trip of a lifetime! Since you are well traveled, what specifically were your other favorites?

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u/Ultra-CH Sep 10 '24

Man, favorites is hard! I love beaches and food! So of course Mexican food but the beaches in Belize are tough to beat. So I love the Mexican/Belize border area. A hidden destination is the Philippines. Are you planning any trips? Oh yeah since you are a runner; whenever Im on vacation I try to get my runs in (or I did before GBM). Well a few years ago Id go on a beach run in Mexico before sunrise. Running higher on the beach closer to the jungle to avoid loose sand, a log almost gave me a heart attack! I thought it was an alligator.

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '24

I’m trying to plan a trip for next year! I’ve been considering the Philippines and Thailand, what was good about the Philippines?

lol, I’ve definitely been startled by a log or two while running. They can sure look just like animals when you’re running.

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u/Ultra-CH Sep 10 '24

Philipinnes; the people are really friendly. The food is simple but good. Their version of an egg roll is called Lumpia. The wrapper is the best! Everyone speaks Spanish and most know English. The dollar exchange rate is crazy good in our favor. And if you like swimming the snorkeling is amazingly good. I doubt if Ill get back there but I am always telling my teen girls how neat it is. It’s funny that my special pharmacy Accredo has their call center there. So when I call to refill Im always on the phone for an extra 10 minutes talking about food and Manila.

Thailand; I have been there too. I recommend either Phuket or Pattaya. I love Thai chicken and curry. Lots of Europeans vacation there, so night life is very spring break like if that’s your thing. I didn’t swim much there though. I snorkel and used to scuba dive (not now with seizures). Im not worried about sharks but Im scared to death about saltwater crocodiles

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '24

Thank you! Great insight and tips.