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| Makati City, Manila, The Philippines |
Waking up in the City of Manila is like being in the New York of the Philippines. With 16 million people it is a bustling capitol and economic center during the day and reveals itself as a non-stop sprawling party scene when the sun goes down. The locals are fun, hospitable and they all seem to have rhythm!
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| Wide variety of fresh street food |
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| Jeepneys, a major source of public transportation, were converted from US jeeps left over from WW11 |
The streets are full of a variety of Asian foods from Thai to local fresh fish and soups. You can find just about anything to satisfy a hungry traveler. If your feeling gutsy try a local Filipino delicacy, Balut - a fertilized, half developed, boiled duck egg!
If that's too much for your eyes or gut to handle just stop for a bite at Jolibee, the Philippine's most popular fast-food restaurant. Although the Manila area is the most costly area of the country your money can still go a long way. A filling meal anywhere should not cost you more than 300 Piso ($7USD) per person. And the Philippines is home to "The World's Cheapest Beer", San Miguel. If the all nighters of dancing and eating don't completely wear you out, hop on a Jeepney or catch a cab to explore the rich history of the city. Visit Intramuros, the the Spanish walled city built during the Spanish Colonial Period in the 16th century.Walk through Rizal park or find any number of useful and novelty items at the market in Old Manila. When it's time to get out of the city hop a cheap flight to one of the southern provinces and be on the beach before you know it.
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| With a Guard dressed in Spanish Colonial era uniform |
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