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Intramuros, Manila's 16th Century Walled City
Intramuros, built in 1571, is a city within a city enclosed with walls. Cobbled streets, Spanish styled-houses, churches, baluartes, and drawbridges---these are evocative of the 300 years of Spanish occupation in Manila. Join me now as I soak up the walls' atmosphere.
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Walk Down the Lane of Manila City, Philippines
Explore the past of Manila City with this three interesting spots: The Intramurous, Binondo and The Rizal Park.
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A Leisure Walk In Manila: Chinatown, My Chinatown!
How about an unplanned walk through common (yet less appreciated) destinations in Manila? All my friends were occupied with different weekend stuff so I was not likely to get one as a companion. Why bother, I mumbled to myself, you are here to join me, right? So jump in and let's start the walk!
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Manila for the Time-pressed Traveler -- Part I
For the visitor to Manila who are tight on time but big on adventure. Part I covers unusual food and dining places.
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Probing on Philippine Old Churches
Churches, especially the ancient ones, are considered tourist destinations. With this as background, I opted to probe on the condition of Philippine century-old churches. (Based on the story written by the same author for the Philippine Panorama.)
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Manila
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
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Manila for the Time-pressed Traveller—Part II
With more than three centuries of tradition and a diversity of cultures, Manila is ideal for exploring, even for those who are pressed for time. Part II covers special tours and exciting rides.
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Rediscovering the Philippines
Visit and rediscover the Philippines. This archipelago has three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; and each has their own unique travel spots!
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