Sightseeing in Manila – attractions, activities & Intramuros
Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by admin in Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. Though largely destroyed in WWII it has regrouped as a large and frenetic Southeast Asian capital with a unique flavour. There are many attractions in Manila and plenty to see and do – wet weather and air pollution permitting.
The main historical attraction in Manila is the Intramuros. This is an ancient walled city originally built by the Spanish settlers – intramuros means ‘within walls’. It is a fairly large space and one of the only parts of Manila that wasn’t completely destroyed by the bombings of WWII. Wide pedestrian plazas and gardens decorate the space today. (more…)
Stunning islands of the Philippines – beaches, diving & resorts
Posted on 14. Sep, 2010 by admin in Philippines
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands. How can any visitor make a choice from this amount of destinations? There are some real highlights to the Philippines archipelago and visitors may be able to narrow their itinerary down by doing some brief research online.
There are three large islands. Luzon is the main island of the Philippines with the capital and largest city of Manila located here. Orbiting the island of Luzon are, from the north, the Batanes Islands, which are the northernmost islands in the Philippines. The rocky shores here are not conducive to mass tourism. (more…)
