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Planning a trip to the Philippines. 4 full days in Manila, before we see some other islands in the Philippines. Traveling with family (kids ages 13 and 15) and they have never been to the Philippines.

Recommendations for hotel near MoA, Manila Bay (I think there's a new boardwalk/ walking area there now?) I don't want to stay at The Conrad because I would rather use my money towards experiences or dining, especially since we are really just going to be in the hotel to rest/ sleep. Main thing for me is a quiet and clean room where we can't hear people slamming their doors.

Back in 2016, my mom and I stayed at The Crimson Hotel in Alabang-Muntinglupa area and it was great - high floor room, no traffic noise, great soundproofing. And I think I paid like $85-$90/night.

EDIT: for any recommendations, if you have personally stayed at the hotel pls share your experience. I've looked on Google Reviews and TripAdvisor and as always, mixed reviews.

TIA

My child is entering the CREST Bioscience program this coming school year, and I had a quick question regarding the end-of-year expectations.

​For those with experience in the program**

What is the last full week of class typically like? Are the final few days usually reserved for final exams and capstone presentations, or is there some flexibility? I’m also wondering if teachers generally assign new coursework to be completed by the end of that final full week, or if assignments are due on the very last day (the following Monday).

​I noticed on the PVUSD calendar that May 25 & 26, 2027, are both scheduled as early dismissal days, so I am just trying to get a better sense of how the workload wraps up during that final stretch.

TIA

Photos & reccomendation please - bulkhead window seats in economy- Airbus A350-900 (starlux and China airlines).

Planning a trip PHX - TPE.. need to see photos of bulkhead window seat for 6ft tall companion and if they will be able to sleep on the plane in economy. I know the recline pitch is deeper vs US airlines but deep enough to be comfortable to sleep?

Found several videos showing premium economy on Starlux & China Airlines for long-haul flights... Couldn't find any for economy. Videos that showed economy seats were shorter/regional routes. Most videos focused on food, entertainment etc.

TIA

Photos please - bulkhead window seats in economy- Airbus A350-900 Starlux & China airlines.

Planning a trip PHX - TPE.. need to see photos of bulkhead window seat for 6ft tall companion and if they will be able to sleep on the plane in economy. I know the recline pitch is deeper vs US airlines but deep enough to be comfortable to sleep?

Found several videos showing premium economy on Starlux & China Airlines for long-haul flights... Couldn't find any for economy. Videos that showed economy seats were shorter/regional routes. Most videos focused on food, entertainment etc.

TIA

Woman, late 20s - early 30s at Gate 21 at SFO airport waiting to board the same flight as us. Gate was crowded. Entire conversation on speakerphone. We were seated right in front of her - my husband, 14 year old daughter and 12 year old son. When she LITERALLY announced: "Well, I didn't want (name of boyfriend) cumming in me while I was on my period..." (She said this loud enough to be heard OVER the noise and gate announcements!)

I'm seated across my daughter who was looking at something on her phone (no earphones). Her head then snaps up and she's like, "OMG MOM DID YOU HEAR... 🫪😲" My son also shoots me a look, very embarrassed and decides to walk over to the window (still close to us) just to get away from this woman. Meanwhile, Ms. Oversharer continues to tell her little friend on the phone about having an abortion and now having the luxury of being able to think about the pregnancy etc etc with the most blasé and nonchalant attitude. Like she's talking about what she had dinner last night. Oh and she didn't tell her then-boyfriend about the pregnancy - just about the abortion.

My daughter did have plenty of questions about what she heard, so I guess in a way it's good that she felt comfortable enough to ask me about it.

But my God, do people just assume everyone has earphones in all the time?! (I didn't have them in because I was waiting for our boarding group to be called).