The Philippines - Manila

Advantages: Vibrant. Warm.hospitable people. Cheap
Disadvantages: Considerable poverty

...four times and I like the city. More specifically I like the Fillipinos who are warm and friendly,very hospitable and have a thoroughly infectious love of life. They have been described as the Latin Americans of South East Asia and most certainly they are markedly different from Malays,Thais,Vietnamese or Indonesians. Manila,the capital and chief city of the Philippines is also very much the artistic and commercial capital. It is located in Central ...
...by a company based in the Philippines. Makati is a sophisticated district and here you will find the stamping ground of the well-heeled,rich,Fillipinos. Roxas Boulevard-the Orchard Road of Manila-is another very lively area,full of plush hotels,nightclubs, and good eateries. Of course Manila has its seedy areas with sex shows,low class bars and pick up joints and the income gap between rich and poor in this city is very wide. Food wise I must say ... Read review

Advantages: The people are one of the friendliest in the world
Disadvantages: The long flight to get their 16-20 hours from London

On first arrival in the Philippines. You will most likely enter via NAIA, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, (Manila international airport). The first thing that you will notice is there is a group of three men with instruments welcoming you. Not suprising considering that music and singing is so much the part of filipino life. The customs area can be very busy at times, but is always in constant movement, it may take about an hour to get through ...
...The filipinos make it easy for people to get around and find your destination with ease, as there are so many staff waitng to help you. nothing is to much for them, they will do all they can to help you. Just make sure that you approch someone that is wearing a name badge and who works at the airport. if you know where you are going to you can get a taxi to your destination for a fixed rate. these are a lot higher than normal, but it means that ... Read review

Advantages: Friendlyness and that unusual twist on life
Disadvantages: Not on the standard "around the world" stops

The Philippines are not always the first place you think of visiting when planning your Aisan holiday, but for many travellers it can be an excellent idea. The Philippines have a long and turbulent history, but they are now heavily influenced by a mixture of Asia and America. The Philippinos are able to take the normal and add their own little twist to it. Thus they have massive shopping malls (try the mega mall), but hold church services there every ...
...2 inches). Go and see the basketball and the movies and experience the joy and excitement that a Filipino finds from life. Finally their ketchup is made from banannas but is still red! To add to it's other advantages it is not expensive to eat and travel well. For a facinating mixture of Asia and the west, combined with the friendlyness and humour of the Filipino's visit Manilla. Then move onto the islands for that special beach holiday. ... Read review