Manila Travel Blogs - Page 16

Rizal Park (Luneta Park) is named after the Philippines' national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, the place where Rizal was sentenced by the Spanish government to die in firing squad in 1898.

There were smiley faces everywhere in Manila. I really didn't quite understand it, as usually the smiley face didn't fit the context of the sign that it was on. FIRE EXIT :) !! I'm so HAPPY about being on fire and having to find a door from which to escape!! ELECTRICAL ROOM :) !! (I wanted to draw …

Banaue is a 9 hour bus ride from Manila. The over 2,000 year old rice terraces are the main attraction of the place.

Note: I write this and all succeeding entries in retrospect. All week I was busy preparing for my activities in Toronto, so I finished packing the night before I was supposed to leave. I know nth hour packing is a bad idea and I'd advise against it, too, but most of the stuff that you pack es…

Today is the day of my return to Manila. After taking breakfast i headed to Benoni Port to catch the 10:30am ferry for Balingoan. We got to the port just in time. I enjoyed the sailing, no rough waves and the breeze of fresh air really relaxes my mind and body :) We arrived o…

August 08 - Manila - Boracay - Hong-Kong

Intramuros is called the Walled City, the city built by the Spaniards in the 16th century, Philippines. It was almost destroyed by the American Forces during World War II, and what remains today are the ruins and some restored buildings in the city.

the Philippines : the most amazing place i have ever been. the people here are wonderful, the scenery is beautiful, the shopping is amazing, the food is great & the night life here is crazy! i was in the Philippines for about 6 weeks & wish i was back there everyday. i had so much fun, met so many great people & had life changing events happen while there. i cannot wait to be back in the Phils