Manila Travel Blogs

And we will continue to do so as the TB community continues to grow. I went to the TB meet-up yesterday with less expectations. While on the way to SM Megamall last night, I was just thinking that I would go there to help welcome the new TBs, and talk with the others I haven't …

I have been with travbuddy for 3 months already and since i read about TB meet-ups, i had been longing to join one and so finally when Josh (the_bloodsucker) posted about Philippines TravBuddies' Grand Meet-up last June 12, i was sooo excited. I looked up my schedule and was soo glad that i could f…

It was my nth time to visit this place. Every time I have visitors, chances are, I would be bringing them there. The thing is, photography especially with flash inside the museum is totally not allowed, another reality that I should live by. However, there is one way where photography is allowed, s…

I start the morning to try to go to the Coconut Palace a nice little cottage which Imelda Marcos had built for the visit of the pope. The first cab I found to take me there said he did not know the area and said he would not drive out to the area even though I told him I would guide him the entire …

I was inside the train when my mobile phone beeped. It was a message from Ted saying he was already in our meeting place. Wow, he was early... to think that I only harassed him to join me and Deats for the planned "all boys night out" ( that's why Jenneth DID NOT join us =D ). The schedule w…

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: It was just after 5am when i was dropped into the Manila suburbs and for the first time in ages, i really didn't feel safe. With my backpack and all my valuables, i didn't want to be a sitting target and decided that i needed to get into …

today is a cultural day for me and ben. we decided to take a break from being cavemen and appreciate "whats left" of the cultural heritage of the capital of the philippines which is manila. we decided to meet one of the most active travbuddy members from manila! and which is also a personal friend,…

After some years of undergoing a major renovation plan, the Philippine National Museum has opened once again transforming seven rooms of the former legislative building into a showcase of rich Philippine art. One, but largest, of the three building that comprise the National Museum Complex, I decid…

Logging on the travbuddy website has become a regular routine of mine for the past 2 months, and every day and every night I am always looking forward to receiving messages or even just a smile from someone - all across the globe.  At the same time, I have been exchanging messages regulal…

  This is one of the most ironic days I have this year - when I was sooo happy and surprised and yes, sooo frightened.   It was just one of those special days when I really look forward to coming home after a week of endless meetings and strategy writings. My flight with PAL last …

Sadly now its time to go back to work.. My fligh is leaving in 6hours and my bags are packed and im ready to go (someone thinking about a song? Im sure I am). To write a summary about philippines the word would be incredible. The place doesnt feel like a typical tourist destination (some exeptions…

An hour and some minutes later, I was back in good old Manila. Ah, the familiar sound of honking cars and smell of exhaust fumes welcoming you - how could anyone want to leave this paradise? As soon as I got home, I had to take a shower and change clothes to go straight to work. My TravBuddy friend…

The Travel Tour Expo is the biggest event for the travel and tourism industry attracting over 50,000 buyers participants with over 150 exhibiting companies occupying 315 booths.   Guided by the theme “Beyond Borders”, no other event provides the Philippine-based traveler with travel opti…

Our flight to Bangkok from Manila was delayed for almost two hours, thanks a lot Cebu Pacific. It's bad enough that our flight will get us in Bangkok at 1 am but now it will be at 3am! What a good start for me and Eka after having some bad luck already just a week before when we became victims of p…

Indonesian citizenship is eligible for a VISA WAIVER to visit Guam for less than 15 days. For that reason, my Palauan friend, who I went to visit made a plan for my trip to Guam a couple months before. We communicated with U.S. Immigration in Guam and Philippine Airlines (PR) to sort out VISA and M…