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...]
Ermita in Manila
Ermita has a rich and varied especially the last 30-40 years, but how did Ermita actually get its name and what is the history of this famous section of Manila? Ermita is right next to the famous Manila Bay. Back in the 16th century it was the Spanish who named the area ”La Hermita”, meaning … [Read More...]
Great Reasons to Live in the Philippines
THE PEOPLE The hospitality of Filipinos is incomparable to the rest of the world. In my … [Read More...]
How Different Are The Regions
There is some debate ensuing on a forum I belong to about the differences, or lack of them, between one island and another across the archipelago. … [Read More...]
Tyre and Stick
Ask most Westerner children want they want for Christmas or birthdays and they will want a new Ipad or phone. They want new shoes that must have a name. They want to keep up with the guys at school in tech games and those in their social circles. The technology is amazing, but the attitude of … [Read More...]
Coping With the Rainy Season
Rainy Season in the Philippines When you think of a vacation in the Philippines, you normally think of a golden sun, golden beach and plenty of cool drinks to quench the thirst of spending a day on the beach, or a day diving and exploring. Well, for most vacationers that is the Philippines, and … [Read More...]
