Your stay in Manila can be a pleasantly memorable experience if you keep in mind that the cosmopolite city is also the capital of a country with varied cultures. These tips can ensure that your trip is safe and well worth it, whether you’re a casual or hardnosed tourist.

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There are many places to stay in Manila – it all depends on your budget. Posh hotels line Roxas Boulevard (the Manila Hotel, Manila Pavilion, Sofitel, and the Bayview Park hotel), and a night’s stay can cost an average of 75 USD – a good bargain for most. Since these hotels face [...]

There are plenty to see and do in Manila. Your usual walkthrough of Manila wouldn’t do without visiting Intramuros, and for good reason. Within this compound remains authentic structures of the city during the colonial period, and Fort Santiago is where the country’s national hero was detained before execution. There’s a museum dedicated [...]

Driving
There are two basic road routes which lead from the capital and the metro which can afford a pleasant drive or trip: the South Expressway takes you out to the south from Batangas to Legazpi in the outlying southern borders of Luzon, and the North Expressway is the main route towards Pampanga, Zambales, or Baguio. [...]

There are plenty of ways to get around Manila, but if you are not familiar with the city, it is best to take a tour on a carpool with friends who are accustomed with the winding streets and the detours. Manila and its outskirts are best appreciated on commute, but the means of transport [...]

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Manila is one of the Philippine’s oldest cities, and glimpses of cultures past and present blend together to give you an experience which is sometimes gritty, sometimes pleasant, but unmistakably authentic.
The City of Manila is a sprawling melting pot [...]

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