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...]
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...]
Toilets in the Philippines
The British use to call it a W.C. (Water closet) and the Australians call it the Dunny, and in … [Read More...]
Police in the Philippines
The Police in the Philippines have an impossible task when it comes to be consistent and upholding the laws of the land. First of all they have a very … [Read More...]
Dangerous Animals of Australia
There are very few animals that are deemed to be threatening to life in most of Europe. Everyone knows to stay away from bears and mad dogs, but what does Australia have to offer visitors in terms of dangerous animals? Here are a few that you may well not have considered to be a problem. Textile … [Read More...]
Coming to the Philippines Over Christmas
The Christmas holidays means a chance for the Australian man to try and take a rest- even a vacation. Maybe, even a trip to the Philippines over Christmas. What about the safety issues in the Philippines? There is some risk to your security elsewhere in the Philippines, including in Manila, due to … [Read More...]
