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Manila

A City at its Best in Manila, Philippines

A cultural and historical destination by day and a bustling and vibrant scene when the sun goes down, the city of Manila, Philippines provides quite an experience to everyone that visits it. Manila is at the center of a country that underwent and overcame multiple foreign occupations in the past centuries bringing forth numerous influences that continue to thrive to this modern day and age.

Old Spanish architecture is a true feast for the eyes and Kalesa or horse carriage rides surely aim to impress. Manila, Philippines is also home to a number of museums, heritage parks, and monuments that are perfect for an educational day trip.

Aside from its historical and cultural elements, Manila, Philippines is also known for being a bustling city center. Local offices and international firms can be seen left and right while racing jeepneys strategically maneuver themselves in and out of traffic as they pick up passengers from curb to curb. Tricycles also line the streets easily transporting people to nearby destinations.

When a short food break is in order, nothing beats the treats from local street food vendors. Simple, tasty, and amazingly affordable, these offerings will surely fill you up. Whether it is indulging in a cup of steaming hot taho (local soy-based dessert) or picking fish, squid, and chicken balls from standby food carts, there truly are plenty of great experiences that the city of Manila, Philippines has to offer provided that people know where to look.

Colonized for centuries, destroyed by war, and reborn to the bustling metropolis that it is today, the city of Manila, Philippines is a sight for sore eyes. From the amazing historical sites to the enjoyable and engaging nightlife, the city offers a one-of-a-kind experience to the people who are adventurous enough to give it a go.

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How the Cultural Center of the Philippines Makes Culture and the Arts Exciting

October 14, 2017 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

Talks on culture and the arts are boring if you are not an art aficionado. The Cultural Center of the Philippines, however, attempts to prove that wrong.

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Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila

More commonly referred to as simply CCP, the Cultural Center comes up with creative and fun ways to promote culture and the arts among Filipinos. Since it was established on September 8, 1969, it has drawn the best Filipino artists and a number of world-famous …

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Things You Need to Know about the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden

October 13, 2017 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

The Philippines is home to a number of animal and plant species that are unique in the world. It is a tropical archipelago that is made up of 7,107 islands. In an effort to showcase the vast and beautiful array of Philippine animal and plant life, the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden was established in 1959 in the heart of Manila’s tourist belt. Simply referred to by locals as Manila Zoo, it is one of the oldest zoos in Asia and one of the most popular places to visit while in Manila.

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Manila Zoo, Philippines

Although the Manila Zoo has improved through the years, much is still desired when it comes to cleanliness, orderliness, and care of animals. Many of the animals are obviously not fed well and the zoo has been receiving so many criticisms and very bad reviews. And …

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Things You Need to Know about the Coconut Palace

October 12, 2017 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

The most important tree for Filipinos is the coconut palm tree. In the Philippines, it is referred to as the “Tree of Life”, because the Filipino people are benefitting so much from it. The coconut provides food, fuel and lumber. This is why the Coconut Palace is an important piece of Philippine architecture that was built to honor the humble but very helpful coconut tree.

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The Coconut Palace

Also called “Tahanang Pilipino” (Filipino Home), the Coconut Palace is like no other home that has ever been built in the world. It is made completely from coconut lumber and other local Philippine materials. While it is supposed to represent the creativity and …

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Best Ways to Experience Theater in Manila

October 11, 2017 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

Manila is many things to many people. If you are feeling nostalgic, historical tourist spots and museums abound for you; if you are young and always on the go, visit Manila’s huge malls and bars that never go to sleep; and if you love good theater plays, there are a number of ways to experience theater in Manila.

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Folk Arts Theater in Manila

The three most popular theater experiences that you can find are the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk Arts Theater and Paco Park. …

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An Inexpensive Tour of Rizal Park, the Carfel Seashell Museum, and Malate Church

October 10, 2017 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

When in Manila and looking for cool places to visit and things you can do without spending too much, you might want to visit three interesting tourist destinations that just happen to all be along one jeepney route: Rizal Park, the Carfel Seashell Museum and Malate Church.  Having all three of these on one commute path definitely makes it easy for tourists, especially those navigation-challenged travelers.  Best of all, the three destinations are practically nonnegotiable sites to visit when it comes to sightseeing in the Philippine capital.

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Malate Church in Manila

What better way to start your inexpensive tour than from the most important tourist spot in Manila, Rizal Park? More popularly known by Filipinos as Luneta, this park is dedicated to Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero of the Philippines. At the heart of Luneta is a bronze …

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One of the Most Visited Tourist Spots in Manila, the Intramuros

November 22, 2015 By //  by Jerome Aaron Leave a Comment

Intramuros is one of the most popular and nostalgic tourist spots in Manila. There is so much history here. This site, whose name in Spanish literally means “within the walls”, is an entire city within a century-old wall made from stone blocks.  The wall was built by the Spanish when the Philippines was under Spanish rule.  It is 8-feet thick and 22-feet tall, covering 64 hectares of land. Every Filipino has visited the city within the walls at least once in his or her lifetime, either as part of a school field trip or touring a friend from a foreign country. Any tourist on a tour package in Manila or a foreigner visiting a friend or relative is sure to be taken to Intramuros.

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The nostalgic Intramuros in Manila

Manila is the busiest city in the Philippines. Yet amidst the modern developments and industrialization, Intramuros has preserved its original Spanish colonial atmosphere. Old buildings and roads show old Spanish architectural designs. The nostalgia is exactly what makes the place special, although there are now Jollibee burger chains and Starbucks inside, as well as a modern golf course. …

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