Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Enjoy the wide variety of cuisines in Manila

Tourists in Manila usually prefer to stay around Ermita and Malate which offer many restaurants and bars that vary from the trendy to absolute cheap ones. The restaurants in this area present a very wide variety of cuisines which include French, Chinese, Indian, African, Mediterranean and Spanish restaurants.

During the night, you can make visit to tea and noodle houses in Chinatown which might not look fashionable and trendy but the food served is decent and delicious. In Intramuros, Ilustrado is an excellent restaurant where you can enjoy Spanish and Filipino cuisine. Superb dining can also be enjoyed in top hotels in the Makati and Malate areas.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Places of interest in Manila

Manila is a very amazing place to visit its collection of town without any defined boundary makes it a lively destination. Manila portrays well as a city which has blended different cultures very well. Tourists can enjoy and experience visiting historic sights and other places of interest. The ruined walled Intramuros area is pictured as the traditional centre of Manila.


Binondo, Quiapo, Ermita and Malate are the featured locations of Manila that tourists can visit. Makati is also the lively centre of Manila. Visitors can also enjoy the famous Manila Bay sunset. Tourists can also enjoy sunset view from Rizal Park or Roxas Boulevard.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Explore the Culture of Manila, Philippines

Manila is the capital of Philippines and is regarded as a “Gamma” global city. Manila is a thriving city with huge towers and a few colonial buildings. Though much part of the city was destroyed due to World War II bombing, yet the city holds the charm to attract many tourists. Manila City has lot to offer and if you stop by here for vacation.

The name Manila is taken from the word “Maynilad.” The name is supposedly taken from the word ‘nila,” a plant grown in the marshy shores of the bay. However, the official name of Manila was Seludong/ Selurung under the Malay aristocracy.

The city is settled on the top of the centuries of pre-historic alluvial deposit. The city was planned during the Spanish Era. The Intramuros, which was built in the Spanish Era is one of the oldest walled cities in the Far East. The wall was constructed by Spanish Jesuit missionaries as a protection against Chinese pirates and natives.

Apart from American fastfood chains, in Manila you can also take the pleasure to enjoy Filipino food. You can also find many street vendors selling food but they are not hygienic enough.

Manila is the hub of Asian and Latin culture. The attractions will definitely will impress you with the evolving culture of the city and in the markets of Manila, you will surely find articles which the impression of both Latin and Asian culture.

Explore Manila and the evolving culture of the city.