Manila The city that just sprawls on and on into the distance, On first impressions Manila looks disappointing to the new traveller. The traffic and the chaos of the bad planning, has made Manila a very polluted city. But, what can you find if you dig a little deeper into this old city. Allow my list of 10 best things to do in Manila help you discover its trails and turns and unmask its enigmatic yet vibrant identity. 1. Enlist in a walking tour of Intramuros This historic walled city was once the core of the Spanish and American governments during their colonial reign in the Philippines. After getting ruined during World War II, efforts to rehabilitate the area began in the 1950s. … [Read More...]
Walking the Beach
Beaches in the Philippines There are so many expats now living in the Philippines and most were lucky to see their pension go a lot further in the Philippines than in Australia. They can build better homes and have a quality of life denied to them financially in Australia. Most … [Read More...]
Bad Air in Manila
Bad Air Bad Air Traffic traffic traffic. If you have arranged to meet or do anything in Manila. It … [Read More...]
Toilet in the Street
The Philippines and especially Manila looked fantastic through the 1960s and 1970s. It must have been a pleasure to see well dressed people and clean … [Read More...]
Aussie Foods
Here is a look at some of the Australian foods that would have a few Pinoy's scratching their heads and asking what the hell? What exactly is Australian food? While locals dine on fried rice, Thai curries, Mediterranean cuisine and the like, those dishes don't really belong to Australia. … [Read More...]
Cost of Living Between Australia and the Philippines
The Cost of Living between the 2 Country's are quite different. Restaurants [Edit] [Edit] Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 17.00 A$ 2.85 A$ -83.23 % Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 A$ 14.26 A$ -82.18 % Combo Meal at McDonalds … [Read More...]
