What to do in Manila?

Last activity 25 July 2019 by Hobbit112

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anamp90New member11 April 2019 19:26:59

Hello everybody. I'm in Manila for a month for business travel.
I would like to know which places would you recommend to visit on the city, for shopping, touristic places, and what's the best way to go there. Taxi? I'm not seeing many public transport...
If anyone wants to offer as a guide I don't mind.
I also would love to do some weekend trip. Do you know any tour company or any advice to go somewhere for a weekend?
Thank you.

BelleonExpatNew member12 April 2019 01:00:30

what are your interests?

cultural? ...you may visit old manila such as intramuros...
nearby place in the metro is the las casas azucar in bataan...theres a bus in ortigas will take you there

outdoor?...check out masungi georeserved..theres a van/minibus from makati that will take you there. though entrance is by reservation.

more outdoor fun?...nearby place for nice beach is in batangas (south) or pangasinan, ilocos (north side)

take your pick.

anamp90New member12 April 2019 04:58:56

I like both, cultural, outdoor, shopping Awesome! Thanks I'll check them out

abiczoeMember12 April 2019 10:44:34

shopping in greenbelt is good choice , very safe , easy to find good restaurant ...
for weekend , i suggest you can go to PICO DE LORO.Try to search this place

shid.buldimanActive member12 April 2019 17:40:29

If you like beaches there are quick get away such as zambales or batangas, if there also groups that you can join and go on mountain hikes.

I personally go on this kind of trips, il post it out here to help every adventurous expats.

AhyesMember15 July 2019 12:03:25

Grab is best for transportation. You can pay with cc. Otherwise taxi service is tricky. One look at us and price is double.

Nielsen FluteActive member25 July 2019 06:25:25

Burgos / Malate / Pasay EDSA are the only things to do in that fallen city

mugtechViP25 July 2019 10:21:45

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Take a trip to the island of Corregador, great historical spot.

pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert25 July 2019 14:42:47

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Highly recommend the National Museum. Great history of the Philippines and works by Filipino artists.

Hobbit112Contributor25 July 2019 22:35:34

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Lots of interesting malls to visit and the Greenfields area for shopping. Don't miss the American Cemetery, the largest American military cemetery outside of the United States. Take a tour of Intramuros and a food tour of Binondo, there is one for Pampanga too. There is also a dinner cruise on Manila Bay.

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