Mar15
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Swimming, Walking
Manila is by far the largest metropolitan area in the
Philippines, and the second largest in Southeast Asia after Jakarta,
Indonesia. It is the commercial, administrative, cultural center and chief seaport of the Philippines. About 12 percent of the population of the Philippines is concentrated in the Manila metropolitan area.
Manila is also the major destination for tourists who visit the Philippines. Coconut trees, giant kaleidoscopic lamp posts, and various cafes line the Baywalk, the perfect location for tourists to view the afternoon sunset.
Continue reading Manila - often called the Pearl of the Orient
Dec10
Published by nerdeff in ACTIVITIES, Asia, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Climbing, Philippines, Relaxing, Sailing, Sightseeings, TOPICS, Travel Stories, Walking
One of the most visited tourist spots in the
Philippines, is a geological phenomenon a volcano within a lake within a volcano.
Taal is the world’s smallest volcano, but do not let appearances deceive you, it can be quite deadly when it erupts. A 45-minute ride on a
banca (wooden boat) will take you to the volcano, a 15-minute trek will take you to the top of the crater. An older and larger volcano is an hour away, which requires the assistance of an experienced guide.
Continue reading Visit to Taal Volcano and Lake is number 1 thing to do in Manila
