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Yes. Both high-volume sites attract scammers. Always beware of women who refuse video calls, declare love immediately, or request money for emergencies or travel.

Both are excellent, but PinaLove has a slight edge due to the higher English fluency of Filipinas, which is crucial for navigating a multi-day trip together.

No. You can sign up, create your profile, and start messaging women before you travel. This is the recommended strategy to ensure you have dates lined up when you arrive.

Yes. The free tier limits you to one message every 10 minutes. The premium membership removes this restriction, making it essential for efficient communication and setting up multiple dates quickly.

In general, PinaLove’s user base, while broad, has a higher percentage of women looking for serious Western-style commitment. On ThaiFriendly, you must be more assertive in filtering for marriage intent.

Yes. English is an official language of the Philippines. You can expect high fluency, especially in major cities, which is a major advantage over most other Asian countries.

Age gaps of 10 to 20 years are common and widely accepted, as women prioritize maturity, financial stability, and commitment from a foreign partner.

Yes, but you should not. The women who attend AFA tours are vetted through the agency’s catalog. Use these sites for casual dating or travel companionship, not as a replacement for a structured tour.

Yes, users frequently report that the ThaiFriendly mobile app (available on both iOS and Android) offers a cleaner interface and a superior browsing and messaging experience compared to the desktop website.

If you don’t speak Spanish or Tagalog, ThaiFriendly is surprisingly better, as they have built-in features that allow Thai-speaking women to communicate with foreigners using automatic translation.