Manila and Bangkok are both gateways to tropical paradise, and exciting cities in their own right. But what if you only have time to travel to one? After visiting Bangkok and living in Manila, here’s my perspective. There’s no question that Bangkok wins in terms of infrastructure, and it’s arguably a better travel value. However,…
if you’ve got even a couple of extra days on your trip to Manila, then it’s hard to think of a better getaway than Tagaytay. Just an hour or two south of Metro Manila, Tagaytay City has some of the Philippines’ most famous and enduring scenery: Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. It’s also a breath…
Manila and Cebu are the two biggest cities of the Philippines. Manila is the massive national capital, and the usual entry point for international flights. Its metro area, known as Metro Manila or the National Capital Region, is probably near 15 million residents as of writing. Cebu is the principal city of the Visayas—the expansive…
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan, a long and narrow island in the far west of the Philippines. It’s best known as the home of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, more commonly known as the Underground River. This stunning natural wonder is an absolute must-see, and one of the Philippines’ UNESCO World…