Reflections from my first time geomaxing - Philippines + Taiwan (1 Viewer)

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I just got back from my first proper "geomaxing" trip where I visited the Philippines and Taiwan and I've realized that geomaxing doesn't align with my goals. To be fair, I probably should've spent more time there since my results might've been different, but I've noticed some fundamental issues with geomaxing as a whole. Maybe I just have different goals than the rest of you but the types of girls I actually want are impossible to get in the short term (and I'm talking about personality/values, not physical attractiveness).

Anyways, you guys probably only care about my results so here's a recap.

I was originally planning to stay in the Philippines the entire time, specifically Cebu, but after a few days I realized how bad the country was and ended up going to Taiwan for the rest of the trip. Maybe I just have high standards, but the food in the Philippines was genuinely disgusting. Granted, I was mostly eating fast food like McDonald’s and Jollibee since international chains gave me some level of food safety assurance. I guess if all you care about is easy access to girls, then it could work, but for me the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.

Dating apps were honestly a joke in how easy they were. I made my account after arriving and got several hundred likes per day. Since I registered the account with a local SIM, I bought Tinder Gold for a little over 100 PHP, which is less than two dollars. I didn’t want to waste time swiping, so that let me see who liked me and filter out 90 percent or so who weren’t attractive enough. I’m probably younger than most of you, so the only girls who liked me were between 18 and 22 due to my age filter. I probably would’ve gotten more results if I had set my age older, but tbh this was already plenty.

The first problem I ran into was that there were two types of girls on Tinder. There were the “good” girls, or at least those who put on that front, and the obvious hoes. And yeah, I know that on some level all girls are hoes, but I mean the ones with tattoos, drinking pics, and all that who are just more overt about it. The cleaner-looking girls who I actually wanted were a lot more hesitant to meet up after finding out I was a tourist. I know I could’ve lied or tried harder, but I can’t straight up lie, so I just ended up meeting the ones who were down to link that night after a few messages/exchanging insta.

That first night I met up with a girl and we went to a Middle Eastern restaurant since I was starving, but of course the food was terrible. I don’t know what I was thinking getting Middle Eastern food in the Philippines. I could only eat a few bites. We went to a park and talked for a bit. She told me she moved to the city for university and that her dorm had a midnight curfew. Apparently in the Philippines, families are super conservative, especially with daughters, and they keep a close eye on them even after they turn 18. Yeah, clearly none of that mattered now. I invited her back to my Airbnb and she mentioned that security might ask for her ID. She only had her student ID, which she said should still be valid until some law changes in 2029, but security didn’t care. I was a little concerned she might be underage, but her Instagram clearly showed she was a university student. I'm think the guard was just trying to cuck me since he kept making eye contact and smirking, which pissed me off. Eventually I just grabbed her arm and walked past him, and he didn’t say anything. That night kind of wrecked my sleep schedule since we didn’t sleep until early morning, but it was worth it. The sex was good and she fell asleep in my arms, which was cute.

The next day I went out to see some tourist spots, but the air quality and traffic were so bad that I honestly regretted leaving my Airbnb. That night, I was messaging a new girl who wanted to meet after like two texts, which was already a red flag, but she was hot so I agreed. We planned to meet at a rooftop bar near where I was staying. On the way there, I started getting cold feet. I had looked through her Instagram earlier and noticed all her followers were foreign guys. I have no illusions about the type of girls you meet on a hookup-focused dating app, but I couldn’t stop thinking about STDs or other risks. I ended up bailing without telling her, which was kind of messed up since she had already booked a ride. But I had to prioritize myself. I could’ve met another girl that night, but I just wasn’t feeling it. So I ended up having a depressing McDonald’s dinner alone.

The next day was my last full day in Cebu before heading to Taipei, so I wanted to make the most of it. I figured I had to try real local food at least once, so I went to Jollibee. I decided to walk instead of getting a car, which was dumb because I ended up going through a slum. The poverty was pretty eye-opening. People were staring at me like I was some exotic animal. It was one of those moments where you just feel like you don’t belong. I’m tall even by American standards, so I felt like a different species towering over everyone. When I got to Jollibee, the food wasn’t actually that bad. Maybe it was starting to grow on me. After that it was way too hot to be outside, so I just chilled in my air-conditioned Airbnb.

That night, I had plans to meet this girl who was originally from the provinces and had just moved to the city. She might’ve been a minor influencer since she had over 26,000 followers on TikTok. She looked super native but still really attractive, so it was kind of a bucket list thing for me. She had night classes until 8:30, so I ordered some Chinese food on Grab. Of course, right after I placed the order she texted saying she was ready to meet. I couldn’t cancel it, so I told the delivery guy he could have it. He was insanely grateful and kept saying "God bless you sir" and spamming emojis. At least someone enjoyed that meal.

We met at a mall nearby and she kept saying how tall I was and asking if I was a model, which gave me a nice little ego boost. We went back to my place. I tried to teach her how to play cards, but she didn’t get it, so we just watched a horror movie that neither of us paid attention to for long. She was one of the smallest girls I’ve been with, which I thought I’d like since I could literally lift her with one hand. But I think the size difference was too much. She was genuinely too tight at first, but after like an hour of warming her up, we finally fucked. Sex was really good, but she was too sore in the morning. I could’ve gone again but I wasn’t that desperate. I let her cuddle for a bit and then sent her home. I told her we could meet up later, but I was actually heading to the airport. I don’t know why I lied. I just didn’t want to deal with her getting attached.

Anyway, I’m kind of tired of writing this, but Taiwan was way better. It helped that I studied Chinese in high school, so I could understand a bit more. For some reason I only ended up hooking up with two Japanese exchange students, so I still haven’t slept with a Chinese girl. I think my phenotype is just maximized appeal to Japanese girls. I’ve had the most success with them in America, Japan, and now Taiwan.

I ran into the same issue where girls asked if I was a tourist or living there. Seems like the only way to get the high-quality girls is to actually live in that place. That said, I think the girls in Taiwan just seemed cleaner than in the Philippines. They had higher standards and weren’t as sketchy, so it felt better overall. Even though the trip wasn’t perfect, I learned a lot about what I’m really looking for. I’ll probably focus more on East Asian countries in the future since that’s where my preferences lie.

I guess I am in a unique position where I don't actually need to geomax to get girls. I've never had that much trouble back home. I just enjoy traveling and experiencing different places, and I find the girls in those places really attractive. I don’t even expect anyone to read this whole post to be honest. Just wanted to write out my thoughts and reflect a bit.
 
Philippines is kind of a last resort and there's a lot of negatives that come with it. If you were to go to Thailand your experience/impression would probably be different but there's nothing wrong with Japan/Taiwan/China if you are tall and can pull those girls organically.
 
One appeal of the Philippines is the beaches and islands. Getting a girl and going exploring tropical islands. But yeah the cities aren't that great and you sound like a chadlite so the country probably isn't worth it for you
 
One appeal of the Philippines is the beaches and islands. Getting a girl and going exploring tropical islands. But yeah the cities aren't that great and you sound like a chadlite so the country probably isn't worth it for you
I don't think he's nowhere near that level, otherwise girls would make an exception even if you are a tourist, and he would have gotten lots more matches in Taiwan
he's probably a level below
 
Seems like the only way to get the high-quality girls is to actually live in that place

A lot of the negatives you encountered can be overcome by this simple action. Even in a bad location, you can find hidden gems (cool places, tasty and inexpensive restaurants, interesting people, good girls). The key is staying long enough to figure out how things work and filtering.

Great trip report, you had an adventure!
 
Philippines is kind of a last resort and there's a lot of negatives that come with it. If you were to go to Thailand your experience/impression would probably be different but there's nothing wrong with Japan/Taiwan/China if you are tall and can pull those girls organically.
What do you consider tall
 
A lot of the negatives you encountered can be overcome by this simple action. Even in a bad location, you can find hidden gems (cool places, tasty and inexpensive restaurants, interesting people, good girls). The key is staying long enough to figure out how things work and filtering.

Great trip report, you had an adventure!
I feel that's exactly what he actually said, that you need to be there longterm to fully enjoy it, but it's not worth for him to figure it out in the PH
 
I just got back from my first proper "geomaxing" trip where I visited the Philippines and Taiwan and I've realized that geomaxing doesn't align with my goals. To be fair, I probably should've spent more time there since my results might've been different, but I've noticed some fundamental issues with geomaxing as a whole. Maybe I just have different goals than the rest of you but the types of girls I actually want are impossible to get in the short term (and I'm talking about personality/values, not physical attractiveness).

Anyways, you guys probably only care about my results so here's a recap.

I was originally planning to stay in the Philippines the entire time, specifically Cebu, but after a few days I realized how bad the country was and ended up going to Taiwan for the rest of the trip. Maybe I just have high standards, but the food in the Philippines was genuinely disgusting. Granted, I was mostly eating fast food like McDonald’s and Jollibee since international chains gave me some level of food safety assurance. I guess if all you care about is easy access to girls, then it could work, but for me the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.

Dating apps were honestly a joke in how easy they were. I made my account after arriving and got several hundred likes per day. Since I registered the account with a local SIM, I bought Tinder Gold for a little over 100 PHP, which is less than two dollars. I didn’t want to waste time swiping, so that let me see who liked me and filter out 90 percent or so who weren’t attractive enough. I’m probably younger than most of you, so the only girls who liked me were between 18 and 22 due to my age filter. I probably would’ve gotten more results if I had set my age older, but tbh this was already plenty.

The first problem I ran into was that there were two types of girls on Tinder. There were the “good” girls, or at least those who put on that front, and the obvious hoes. And yeah, I know that on some level all girls are hoes, but I mean the ones with tattoos, drinking pics, and all that who are just more overt about it. The cleaner-looking girls who I actually wanted were a lot more hesitant to meet up after finding out I was a tourist. I know I could’ve lied or tried harder, but I can’t straight up lie, so I just ended up meeting the ones who were down to link that night after a few messages/exchanging insta.

That first night I met up with a girl and we went to a Middle Eastern restaurant since I was starving, but of course the food was terrible. I don’t know what I was thinking getting Middle Eastern food in the Philippines. I could only eat a few bites. We went to a park and talked for a bit. She told me she moved to the city for university and that her dorm had a midnight curfew. Apparently in the Philippines, families are super conservative, especially with daughters, and they keep a close eye on them even after they turn 18. Yeah, clearly none of that mattered now. I invited her back to my Airbnb and she mentioned that security might ask for her ID. She only had her student ID, which she said should still be valid until some law changes in 2029, but security didn’t care. I was a little concerned she might be underage, but her Instagram clearly showed she was a university student. I'm think the guard was just trying to cuck me since he kept making eye contact and smirking, which pissed me off. Eventually I just grabbed her arm and walked past him, and he didn’t say anything. That night kind of wrecked my sleep schedule since we didn’t sleep until early morning, but it was worth it. The sex was good and she fell asleep in my arms, which was cute.

The next day I went out to see some tourist spots, but the air quality and traffic were so bad that I honestly regretted leaving my Airbnb. That night, I was messaging a new girl who wanted to meet after like two texts, which was already a red flag, but she was hot so I agreed. We planned to meet at a rooftop bar near where I was staying. On the way there, I started getting cold feet. I had looked through her Instagram earlier and noticed all her followers were foreign guys. I have no illusions about the type of girls you meet on a hookup-focused dating app, but I couldn’t stop thinking about STDs or other risks. I ended up bailing without telling her, which was kind of messed up since she had already booked a ride. But I had to prioritize myself. I could’ve met another girl that night, but I just wasn’t feeling it. So I ended up having a depressing McDonald’s dinner alone.

The next day was my last full day in Cebu before heading to Taipei, so I wanted to make the most of it. I figured I had to try real local food at least once, so I went to Jollibee. I decided to walk instead of getting a car, which was dumb because I ended up going through a slum. The poverty was pretty eye-opening. People were staring at me like I was some exotic animal. It was one of those moments where you just feel like you don’t belong. I’m tall even by American standards, so I felt like a different species towering over everyone. When I got to Jollibee, the food wasn’t actually that bad. Maybe it was starting to grow on me. After that it was way too hot to be outside, so I just chilled in my air-conditioned Airbnb.

That night, I had plans to meet this girl who was originally from the provinces and had just moved to the city. She might’ve been a minor influencer since she had over 26,000 followers on TikTok. She looked super native but still really attractive, so it was kind of a bucket list thing for me. She had night classes until 8:30, so I ordered some Chinese food on Grab. Of course, right after I placed the order she texted saying she was ready to meet. I couldn’t cancel it, so I told the delivery guy he could have it. He was insanely grateful and kept saying "God bless you sir" and spamming emojis. At least someone enjoyed that meal.

We met at a mall nearby and she kept saying how tall I was and asking if I was a model, which gave me a nice little ego boost. We went back to my place. I tried to teach her how to play cards, but she didn’t get it, so we just watched a horror movie that neither of us paid attention to for long. She was one of the smallest girls I’ve been with, which I thought I’d like since I could literally lift her with one hand. But I think the size difference was too much. She was genuinely too tight at first, but after like an hour of warming her up, we finally fucked. Sex was really good, but she was too sore in the morning. I could’ve gone again but I wasn’t that desperate. I let her cuddle for a bit and then sent her home. I told her we could meet up later, but I was actually heading to the airport. I don’t know why I lied. I just didn’t want to deal with her getting attached.

Anyway, I’m kind of tired of writing this, but Taiwan was way better. It helped that I studied Chinese in high school, so I could understand a bit more. For some reason I only ended up hooking up with two Japanese exchange students, so I still haven’t slept with a Chinese girl. I think my phenotype is just maximized appeal to Japanese girls. I’ve had the most success with them in America, Japan, and now Taiwan.

I ran into the same issue where girls asked if I was a tourist or living there. Seems like the only way to get the high-quality girls is to actually live in that place. That said, I think the girls in Taiwan just seemed cleaner than in the Philippines. They had higher standards and weren’t as sketchy, so it felt better overall. Even though the trip wasn’t perfect, I learned a lot about what I’m really looking for. I’ll probably focus more on East Asian countries in the future since that’s where my preferences lie.

I guess I am in a unique position where I don't actually need to geomax to get girls. I've never had that much trouble back home. I just enjoy traveling and experiencing different places, and I find the girls in those places really attractive. I don’t even expect anyone to read this whole post to be honest. Just wanted to write out my thoughts and reflect a bit.
sounds good. what are your stats (race,height, face, phenotype etc)
 
taiwan girls tend to be slutty but bitchy. this works out pretty well if you're good looking, but its one of the worse places in asia if you have some big flaws in your smv
 
Philippines is kind of a last resort and there's a lot of negatives that come with it. If you were to go to Thailand your experience/impression would probably be different but there's nothing wrong with Japan/Taiwan/China if you are tall and can pull those girls organically.
I kind of came to that realization while I was there and understand now why it's predominantly older foreigners visiting. I'm sure Thailand has better food/quality of life, but are the girls any different? Part of the appeal of Taiwan/China is that there is less foreigners (or at least less geomaxers), which I want to avoid lmao

One appeal of the Philippines is the beaches and islands. Getting a girl and going exploring tropical islands. But yeah the cities aren't that great and you sound like a chadlite so the country probably isn't worth it for you
Yeah, I do regret staying in the city for most of my stay. If I ever return, I'll def spend more time near the beaches since the Philippines really does have incredible nature.

I don't think he's nowhere near that level, otherwise girls would make an exception even if you are a tourist, and he would have gotten lots more matches in Taiwan
he's probably a level below
sounds good. what are your stats (race,height, face, phenotype etc)
Honestly I don't really know my looks level. In the US, I'm probably around HTN but I could be overestimating myself. I think my looks are just really optimized for east Asia since I'm tall (6'4), have blond hair, pale skin, colored eyes and sharper features (like nose/chin). My face is just better suited for kpop beauty standards than the more masculine western ideal

A lot of the negatives you encountered can be overcome by this simple action. Even in a bad location, you can find hidden gems (cool places, tasty and inexpensive restaurants, interesting people, good girls). The key is staying long enough to figure out how things work and filtering.

Great trip report, you had an adventure!
Thanks man and yeah, I think you're totally right. If I had more time, I could've had a better experience even in the Philippines.

How did you find girls in taiwan?
I used Bumble in Taiwan since it filters higher quality girls than Tinder, and seems to work better in East Asia.

taiwan girls tend to be slutty but bitchy. this works out pretty well if you're good looking, but its one of the worse places in asia if you have some big flaws in your smv
Okay that's good to know, I just assumed Taiwan girls are like more westernized Chinese. Being able to speak basic Chinese helped a lot on Bumble so knowing the language is definitely a plus
 
Honestly I don't really know my looks level. In the US, I'm probably around HTN but I could be overestimating myself. I think my looks are just really optimized for east Asia since I'm tall (6'4), have blond hair, pale skin, colored eyes and sharper features (like nose/chin). My face is just better suited for kpop beauty standards than the more masculine western ideal
You should really visit Tokyo to test out your SMV hypotheses. You'll basically have an endless flow of HTB+ girls at your disposal if you're correct. Obviously for long-term stay you'd have to learn Japanese which is a large hurdle that you may not want to jump.

My impression of Taiwan is that it has a lot of Japan's culture, social norms, and SMV standards compared to China. Due to your Chinese language skills, you may be in a unique situation where Taiwan is just the perfect place for you.
 
I think my main takeaway is that I should’ve just gone to Taiwan for the whole trip. Better-looking girls, better quality of life, and I actually know Chinese, which gives me a huge advantage over other foreigners. I'm considering visiting mainland China too so can anyone offer insight on how it compares?

My bumble account reset matches when I came home and my tinder got banned for some reason lmao but heres some screenshots for anyone curious. I like Bumble since the girl has to message first so it clears up any ambiguity about whether she's actually interested. After that, it really just comes down to the logistics/timing of meeting

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You should really visit Tokyo to test out your SMV hypotheses. You'll basically have an endless flow of HTB+ girls at your disposal if you're correct. Obviously for long-term stay you'd have to learn Japanese which is a large hurdle that you may not want to jump.

My impression of Taiwan is that it has a lot of Japan's culture, social norms, and SMV standards compared to China. Due to your Chinese language skills, you may be in a unique situation where Taiwan is just the perfect place for you.

Yeah, I actually went to Tokyo for a couple weeks in January but I didn't start using dating apps until the end of the trip since I wasn't really trying to geomax at that point. I totally agree with your impression of Taiwan, it's like Japan but with Chinese characteristics
 
I think my main takeaway is that I should’ve just gone to Taiwan for the whole trip. Better-looking girls, better quality of life, and I actually know Chinese, which gives me a huge advantage over other foreigners. I'm considering visiting mainland China too so can anyone offer insight on how it compares?

My bumble account reset matches when I came home and my tinder got banned for some reason lmao but heres some screenshots for anyone curious. I like Bumble since the girl has to message first so it clears up any ambiguity about whether she's actually interested. After that, it really just comes down to the logistics/timing of meeting

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Me and you both have similar stats, HTN, Blonde, Tall.


So good to see
 
Yeah, I actually went to Tokyo for a couple weeks in January but I didn't start using dating apps until the end of the trip since I wasn't really trying to geomax at that point. I totally agree with your impression of Taiwan, it's like Japan but with Chinese characteristics
I’m surprised that the local girls in all of the places you visited weren’t cold approaching you 24/7 in the streets with your stats if you’re telling the truth lol
 
I’m surprised that the local girls in all of the places you visited weren’t cold approaching you 24/7 in the streets with your stats if you’re telling the truth lol
yeah pretty sure you know if you are chadlite because of experiences like this
 
I’m surprised that the local girls in all of the places you visited weren’t cold approaching you 24/7 in the streets with your stats if you’re telling the truth lol
yeah pretty sure you know if you are chadlite because of experiences like this

Haha yeah I wish girls were cold approaching me but I'm probably not chadlite status. That said, a few girls did ask to take photos with me at the airport and while I was sightseeing in Cebu. Also, when I was in the elevator in my airbnb, this guy asked for my instagram which I didn't really think much of until the girl I was with told me that he was probably bi/gay like most guys in the Philippines so I guess there's that lmao.

It probably didn’t come across in my post but I was only traveling for a week total. Once you factor in jet lag and the time it took to get settled, I didn’t have much time in either place, which was probably the biggest drawback of the trip.
 
@jimmyjoebob: Glad you’re doing well in Asia! Knowing the local language is much more than a “plus”. It’s a game changer. Even for girls who know English, it may take a lot of mental energy to use it in real conditions especially if she finds you attractive
Thank you! I definitely agree. Knowing the language is probably the biggest filter when it comes to attracting quality girls. It makes a huge difference, so I’m definitely keeping that in mind for future travels.
 
I just got back from my first proper "geomaxing" trip where I visited the Philippines and Taiwan and I've realized that geomaxing doesn't align with my goals. To be fair, I probably should've spent more time there since my results might've been different, but I've noticed some fundamental issues with geomaxing as a whole. Maybe I just have different goals than the rest of you but the types of girls I actually want are impossible to get in the short term (and I'm talking about personality/values, not physical attractiveness).

Anyways, you guys probably only care about my results so here's a recap.

I was originally planning to stay in the Philippines the entire time, specifically Cebu, but after a few days I realized how bad the country was and ended up going to Taiwan for the rest of the trip. Maybe I just have high standards, but the food in the Philippines was genuinely disgusting. Granted, I was mostly eating fast food like McDonald’s and Jollibee since international chains gave me some level of food safety assurance. I guess if all you care about is easy access to girls, then it could work, but for me the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.

Dating apps were honestly a joke in how easy they were. I made my account after arriving and got several hundred likes per day. Since I registered the account with a local SIM, I bought Tinder Gold for a little over 100 PHP, which is less than two dollars. I didn’t want to waste time swiping, so that let me see who liked me and filter out 90 percent or so who weren’t attractive enough. I’m probably younger than most of you, so the only girls who liked me were between 18 and 22 due to my age filter. I probably would’ve gotten more results if I had set my age older, but tbh this was already plenty.

The first problem I ran into was that there were two types of girls on Tinder. There were the “good” girls, or at least those who put on that front, and the obvious hoes. And yeah, I know that on some level all girls are hoes, but I mean the ones with tattoos, drinking pics, and all that who are just more overt about it. The cleaner-looking girls who I actually wanted were a lot more hesitant to meet up after finding out I was a tourist. I know I could’ve lied or tried harder, but I can’t straight up lie, so I just ended up meeting the ones who were down to link that night after a few messages/exchanging insta.

That first night I met up with a girl and we went to a Middle Eastern restaurant since I was starving, but of course the food was terrible. I don’t know what I was thinking getting Middle Eastern food in the Philippines. I could only eat a few bites. We went to a park and talked for a bit. She told me she moved to the city for university and that her dorm had a midnight curfew. Apparently in the Philippines, families are super conservative, especially with daughters, and they keep a close eye on them even after they turn 18. Yeah, clearly none of that mattered now. I invited her back to my Airbnb and she mentioned that security might ask for her ID. She only had her student ID, which she said should still be valid until some law changes in 2029, but security didn’t care. I was a little concerned she might be underage, but her Instagram clearly showed she was a university student. I'm think the guard was just trying to cuck me since he kept making eye contact and smirking, which pissed me off. Eventually I just grabbed her arm and walked past him, and he didn’t say anything. That night kind of wrecked my sleep schedule since we didn’t sleep until early morning, but it was worth it. The sex was good and she fell asleep in my arms, which was cute.

The next day I went out to see some tourist spots, but the air quality and traffic were so bad that I honestly regretted leaving my Airbnb. That night, I was messaging a new girl who wanted to meet after like two texts, which was already a red flag, but she was hot so I agreed. We planned to meet at a rooftop bar near where I was staying. On the way there, I started getting cold feet. I had looked through her Instagram earlier and noticed all her followers were foreign guys. I have no illusions about the type of girls you meet on a hookup-focused dating app, but I couldn’t stop thinking about STDs or other risks. I ended up bailing without telling her, which was kind of messed up since she had already booked a ride. But I had to prioritize myself. I could’ve met another girl that night, but I just wasn’t feeling it. So I ended up having a depressing McDonald’s dinner alone.

The next day was my last full day in Cebu before heading to Taipei, so I wanted to make the most of it. I figured I had to try real local food at least once, so I went to Jollibee. I decided to walk instead of getting a car, which was dumb because I ended up going through a slum. The poverty was pretty eye-opening. People were staring at me like I was some exotic animal. It was one of those moments where you just feel like you don’t belong. I’m tall even by American standards, so I felt like a different species towering over everyone. When I got to Jollibee, the food wasn’t actually that bad. Maybe it was starting to grow on me. After that it was way too hot to be outside, so I just chilled in my air-conditioned Airbnb.

That night, I had plans to meet this girl who was originally from the provinces and had just moved to the city. She might’ve been a minor influencer since she had over 26,000 followers on TikTok. She looked super native but still really attractive, so it was kind of a bucket list thing for me. She had night classes until 8:30, so I ordered some Chinese food on Grab. Of course, right after I placed the order she texted saying she was ready to meet. I couldn’t cancel it, so I told the delivery guy he could have it. He was insanely grateful and kept saying "God bless you sir" and spamming emojis. At least someone enjoyed that meal.

We met at a mall nearby and she kept saying how tall I was and asking if I was a model, which gave me a nice little ego boost. We went back to my place. I tried to teach her how to play cards, but she didn’t get it, so we just watched a horror movie that neither of us paid attention to for long. She was one of the smallest girls I’ve been with, which I thought I’d like since I could literally lift her with one hand. But I think the size difference was too much. She was genuinely too tight at first, but after like an hour of warming her up, we finally fucked. Sex was really good, but she was too sore in the morning. I could’ve gone again but I wasn’t that desperate. I let her cuddle for a bit and then sent her home. I told her we could meet up later, but I was actually heading to the airport. I don’t know why I lied. I just didn’t want to deal with her getting attached.

Anyway, I’m kind of tired of writing this, but Taiwan was way better. It helped that I studied Chinese in high school, so I could understand a bit more. For some reason I only ended up hooking up with two Japanese exchange students, so I still haven’t slept with a Chinese girl. I think my phenotype is just maximized appeal to Japanese girls. I’ve had the most success with them in America, Japan, and now Taiwan.

I ran into the same issue where girls asked if I was a tourist or living there. Seems like the only way to get the high-quality girls is to actually live in that place. That said, I think the girls in Taiwan just seemed cleaner than in the Philippines. They had higher standards and weren’t as sketchy, so it felt better overall. Even though the trip wasn’t perfect, I learned a lot about what I’m really looking for. I’ll probably focus more on East Asian countries in the future since that’s where my preferences lie.

I guess I am in a unique position where I don't actually need to geomax to get girls. I've never had that much trouble back home. I just enjoy traveling and experiencing different places, and I find the girls in those places really attractive. I don’t even expect anyone to read this whole post to be honest. Just wanted to write out my thoughts and reflect a bit.
I'm glad you also tried Taiwan not just Philippines
 
I just got back from my first proper "geomaxing" trip where I visited the Philippines and Taiwan and I've realized that geomaxing doesn't align with my goals. To be fair, I probably should've spent more time there since my results might've been different, but I've noticed some fundamental issues with geomaxing as a whole. Maybe I just have different goals than the rest of you but the types of girls I actually want are impossible to get in the short term (and I'm talking about personality/values, not physical attractiveness).

Anyways, you guys probably only care about my results so here's a recap.

I was originally planning to stay in the Philippines the entire time, specifically Cebu, but after a few days I realized how bad the country was and ended up going to Taiwan for the rest of the trip. Maybe I just have high standards, but the food in the Philippines was genuinely disgusting. Granted, I was mostly eating fast food like McDonald’s and Jollibee since international chains gave me some level of food safety assurance. I guess if all you care about is easy access to girls, then it could work, but for me the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.

Dating apps were honestly a joke in how easy they were. I made my account after arriving and got several hundred likes per day. Since I registered the account with a local SIM, I bought Tinder Gold for a little over 100 PHP, which is less than two dollars. I didn’t want to waste time swiping, so that let me see who liked me and filter out 90 percent or so who weren’t attractive enough. I’m probably younger than most of you, so the only girls who liked me were between 18 and 22 due to my age filter. I probably would’ve gotten more results if I had set my age older, but tbh this was already plenty.

The first problem I ran into was that there were two types of girls on Tinder. There were the “good” girls, or at least those who put on that front, and the obvious hoes. And yeah, I know that on some level all girls are hoes, but I mean the ones with tattoos, drinking pics, and all that who are just more overt about it. The cleaner-looking girls who I actually wanted were a lot more hesitant to meet up after finding out I was a tourist. I know I could’ve lied or tried harder, but I can’t straight up lie, so I just ended up meeting the ones who were down to link that night after a few messages/exchanging insta.

That first night I met up with a girl and we went to a Middle Eastern restaurant since I was starving, but of course the food was terrible. I don’t know what I was thinking getting Middle Eastern food in the Philippines. I could only eat a few bites. We went to a park and talked for a bit. She told me she moved to the city for university and that her dorm had a midnight curfew. Apparently in the Philippines, families are super conservative, especially with daughters, and they keep a close eye on them even after they turn 18. Yeah, clearly none of that mattered now. I invited her back to my Airbnb and she mentioned that security might ask for her ID. She only had her student ID, which she said should still be valid until some law changes in 2029, but security didn’t care. I was a little concerned she might be underage, but her Instagram clearly showed she was a university student. I'm think the guard was just trying to cuck me since he kept making eye contact and smirking, which pissed me off. Eventually I just grabbed her arm and walked past him, and he didn’t say anything. That night kind of wrecked my sleep schedule since we didn’t sleep until early morning, but it was worth it. The sex was good and she fell asleep in my arms, which was cute.

The next day I went out to see some tourist spots, but the air quality and traffic were so bad that I honestly regretted leaving my Airbnb. That night, I was messaging a new girl who wanted to meet after like two texts, which was already a red flag, but she was hot so I agreed. We planned to meet at a rooftop bar near where I was staying. On the way there, I started getting cold feet. I had looked through her Instagram earlier and noticed all her followers were foreign guys. I have no illusions about the type of girls you meet on a hookup-focused dating app, but I couldn’t stop thinking about STDs or other risks. I ended up bailing without telling her, which was kind of messed up since she had already booked a ride. But I had to prioritize myself. I could’ve met another girl that night, but I just wasn’t feeling it. So I ended up having a depressing McDonald’s dinner alone.

The next day was my last full day in Cebu before heading to Taipei, so I wanted to make the most of it. I figured I had to try real local food at least once, so I went to Jollibee. I decided to walk instead of getting a car, which was dumb because I ended up going through a slum. The poverty was pretty eye-opening. People were staring at me like I was some exotic animal. It was one of those moments where you just feel like you don’t belong. I’m tall even by American standards, so I felt like a different species towering over everyone. When I got to Jollibee, the food wasn’t actually that bad. Maybe it was starting to grow on me. After that it was way too hot to be outside, so I just chilled in my air-conditioned Airbnb.

That night, I had plans to meet this girl who was originally from the provinces and had just moved to the city. She might’ve been a minor influencer since she had over 26,000 followers on TikTok. She looked super native but still really attractive, so it was kind of a bucket list thing for me. She had night classes until 8:30, so I ordered some Chinese food on Grab. Of course, right after I placed the order she texted saying she was ready to meet. I couldn’t cancel it, so I told the delivery guy he could have it. He was insanely grateful and kept saying "God bless you sir" and spamming emojis. At least someone enjoyed that meal.

We met at a mall nearby and she kept saying how tall I was and asking if I was a model, which gave me a nice little ego boost. We went back to my place. I tried to teach her how to play cards, but she didn’t get it, so we just watched a horror movie that neither of us paid attention to for long. She was one of the smallest girls I’ve been with, which I thought I’d like since I could literally lift her with one hand. But I think the size difference was too much. She was genuinely too tight at first, but after like an hour of warming her up, we finally fucked. Sex was really good, but she was too sore in the morning. I could’ve gone again but I wasn’t that desperate. I let her cuddle for a bit and then sent her home. I told her we could meet up later, but I was actually heading to the airport. I don’t know why I lied. I just didn’t want to deal with her getting attached.

Anyway, I’m kind of tired of writing this, but Taiwan was way better. It helped that I studied Chinese in high school, so I could understand a bit more. For some reason I only ended up hooking up with two Japanese exchange students, so I still haven’t slept with a Chinese girl. I think my phenotype is just maximized appeal to Japanese girls. I’ve had the most success with them in America, Japan, and now Taiwan.

I ran into the same issue where girls asked if I was a tourist or living there. Seems like the only way to get the high-quality girls is to actually live in that place. That said, I think the girls in Taiwan just seemed cleaner than in the Philippines. They had higher standards and weren’t as sketchy, so it felt better overall. Even though the trip wasn’t perfect, I learned a lot about what I’m really looking for. I’ll probably focus more on East Asian countries in the future since that’s where my preferences lie.

I guess I am in a unique position where I don't actually need to geomax to get girls. I've never had that much trouble back home. I just enjoy traveling and experiencing different places, and I find the girls in those places really attractive. I don’t even expect anyone to read this whole post to be honest. Just wanted to write out my thoughts and reflect a bit.
I'm corious of looks of girls you dated could you dm pics?
 
Haha yeah I wish girls were cold approaching me but I'm probably not chadlite status. That said, a few girls did ask to take photos with me at the airport and while I was sightseeing in Cebu. Also, when I was in the elevator in my airbnb, this guy asked for my instagram which I didn't really think much of until the girl I was with told me that he was probably bi/gay like most guys in the Philippines so I guess there's that lmao.

It probably didn’t come across in my post but I was only traveling for a week total. Once you factor in jet lag and the time it took to get settled, I didn’t have much time in either place, which was probably the biggest drawback of the trip.

Reminds me of my second day in the Philippines at a random mall in Manilla, the cute bag checking security girl stared at me eyes bulging out of her head and blurted out 'your so handsome'. Of course I was too autistic to capitalise on it, but coming from the West where I never got complimented like that in my entire life meant it's something I will remember until the day I die.
 

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