#1 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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the_bloodsucker says:
This write-up was actually written not to rate my city’s many air terminals, but primarily to educate some travellers who get confused as to which airport to utilize on different flights. I have actually met a handful of TBs who weren’t properly informed about this matter, so here’s my little …
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#2 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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geek_goddess_jolie says:
Hi there kids! I'm a local Pinay girl who's out to clarify all the stereotypes placed on Filipina women and Asian women in general.
SEXUAL EQUALITY
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As you must've read in many a travel book, sexual equality is more pronounced in the Philippines than most other Asian countrie…
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#3 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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Isabetlog says:
For a nation that was under Spanish rule for close to 400 years, there's still the great debate whether their colonization worked to our advantage, as many to this day still resent their occupation of the country. During that time, the Spanish subjugated our people and ruined our native cultures. Th…
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#4 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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Isabetlog says:
Manila's got one at last! Finally, a brand-spanking hip new map of Manila that's totally with it. Its glossy laminate keeps it together so it doesn't rip and wash out in your hands when the rain starts to pour. Here's the press release:
Manila, Once Overlooked by the Jetset, Gets Groovy
Manila…
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#5 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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internetdata says:
I stay at the Shang most of the time because they know me and I love the service.. It is located in down town Makati City.. The skyline from the Penthouse is breath taking... Manila is what it is - a 3rd world country with 80 million people spanning across hundreds of islands. My concern is grow…
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#6 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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byiang says:
I was in 168 Mall the other day and found out that items sold here are cheaper compared to the Chatuchak Weekend market in Bangkok.
168 Mall is located in Divisoria. There are stalls inside the mall, like the ones in Chatuchak. The difference is the place is air-conditioned.
You can buy all kind…
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#7 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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wrnidea says:
The Holy Week is regarded as one, if not, the most venerated period in the Philippines. My country is tagged as the only "Christian" country in Asia, and it is only fitting to take a few days off to make some spiritual introspection. This means that starting tomorrow, Maundy Thursday up to Black Sat…
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#8 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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Isabetlog says:
I've only recently been acquainted with these snazzy little travel companions. They're cool, chic, and wonderfully compact so they'll snuggly fit into your back pocket or purse. Its accordion format makes it easier to browse without having to flip through pages, where either side offers a chock-full…
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#9 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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laineeey says:
Shopping is mainly a hobby for people, especially women. They would always try to fit in the fashion society or if not, try to just have a unique style of their own.
In Manila, there are a lot of cheap things found in bazaars and market stores. Examples are Greenhills Shopping Center, Divisoria, …
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#10 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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planisphere says:
2008 has been a great year for Travel Factor, scaling new heights and going far and wide. From mountain peaks to ocean reefs, to untouched beaches and distant waves. Travel Factor has surely gone to places.
This 2009, pack your bags because Travel Factor will be bigger and better. With a host of …
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#11 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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semih says:
go to tagaytay city to see the smallest volcanic island,feel this eastern asian culture with great people...
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#12 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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lauro says:
someone asked for a review about manila, but i had a hard time writing it, if he only meant manila (capital) or metro manila (the greater capital consisting of 16 cities and 1 municipality)
i was born, lived and raised here for a quarter of my life. i saw manila changed its faces through the year…
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#13 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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lauro says:
manila was nicknamed by the spanish empire as "perla del oriente" or the pearl of the east. because it was the stronghold of the spanish empire in asia or what was then - the far east.
since then, manila was and is the capital of the republic of the philippines.
due to the heavy influence of s…
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#14 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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blurbmoi says:
I've been commuting all my life in Manila for practicality purposes and was inspired by my backpacker friends to share general tips on how to go about it if you intend to fly over here.
There is so much public transportation here, oh you may have the vehicle strikes from time to time but there's …
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#15 of 31 general tips & advice in Manila
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jaeWALK says:
Due to the increasing cost of fuel, the Land Transportation Office has issued taxi drivers stickers that would allow them to charge an additional P10.00 "Tip". This move started on July 25, 2008.
As of this writing, there are still Taxis that do not have the YELLOW sticker, it's up to the passen…
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